Director, Product - HOKA Performance Apparel

Deckers Brands; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 155,000 - 209,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Wellbeing programs

Career development

Job summary

Deckers Brands, Portland, OR, is seeking a Director of Product for HOKA Performance Apparel in a hybrid role. You will lead the product strategy, line planning, and seasonal execution for global Road & Trail apparel, aligning insights with business goals to drive growth.

You’ll own end-to-end product creation, coordinate with Design, Development, Materials, Costing, and Supply Chain, and guide teams toward best-in-class products and compelling storytelling for GTM readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required; Master’s degree preferred.
• 7–10 years in product line management or related roles, with apparel experience.
• Experience in outdoor, trail, activewear, or sport performance categories preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define global strategy for HOKA Performance Apparel across Road & Trail.
• Lead end-to-end product creation from opportunity through go-to-market readiness.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to deliver consumer-right product meeting quality and margin targets.

Skills

Product strategy

Line planning

Stakeholder leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Storytelling

Consumer insight

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Product, Merchandising, Design, Business, Apparel/Textiles, or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

At Deckers Brands, Together, Every Step is a promise kept that every employee can bring their authentic self, is valued and supported, as a whole person, at work and beyond. Together, Every Step is how we continue to deliver exceptional business results, experience an amazing place to work, and have a positive impact on the communities and world around us.

Job Title: Director, Product - HOKA Performance Apparel Reports to: Sr. Director, Product - HOKA Apparel & Accessories Location: Portland, OR (Hybrid) Typically 3 times per week in office, Tuesday – Thursday

The Role

As Director of Performance Apparel (Road & Trail), you’ll lead the product strategy, line planning, and seasonal execution for HOKA’s global Performance Apparel business. You’ll define the vision and long-range strategy, translating consumer, athlete, marketplace, and business insights into compelling product opportunities that drive brand impact and commercial growth. You’ll own the end-to-end product creation process, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver best-in-class product experiences and storytelling that solve real runner needs and elevate the category globally. We celebrate diversity--of your background, your experiences and your unique identity. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and equitable workplace where all of our employees can Come as They Are. We believe that when we bring our different perspectives to work, we are truly Better Together.

Your Impact

• Build and evolve global strategy for HOKA Performance Apparel across Road and Trail, partnering with senior leadership
• Define category priorities, line architecture, seasonal opportunities, and long-range product direction using consumer, athlete, regional, marketplace, and financial insights
• Lead product creation from opportunity identification and briefing through commercialization and go-to-market readiness
• Guide technical product decisions across fit, fabric, construction, layering systems, weather protection, race, training, and trail use cases
• Partner with Design, Development, Materials, Costing, and Supply Chain to deliver consumer-right product that meets quality, margin, calendar, and brand expectations
• Drive alignment across Merchandising, Design, Development, Sports Marketing, Regional teams, Retail Experience, Marketing, and Sales
• Lead product storytelling and presentations at key GTM gates, translating strategic intent, consumer insight, and product value into clear stories
• Create regular practice of consumer engagement, athlete feedback, field testing, market travel, trend research, and competitor analysis
• Translate insights into focused briefs, strategic recommendations, and product solutions that solve real runner needs
• Lead, coach, and develop the Performance Apparel PLM team, setting clear priorities, expectations, ownership, and development plans
• Foster an inclusive, collaborative, high-accountability team culture that reflects Deckers and HOKA values

Who You Are

• Bachelor’s degree in Product, Merchandising, Design, Business, Apparel/Textiles, or related field required; Master’s degree preferred
• 7-10 years of related product line management, merchandising, product creation, or category management experience required, with performance apparel product creation experience required
• Experience in running, outdoor, trail, activewear, or sport performance categories strongly preferred
• Experience across men’s and women’s apparel preferred
• 3+ years of people leadership experience required, with demonstrated ability to coach, develop, and retain talent in a global or matrixed organization
• Experience working with athletes, wear testing, technical materials, fit, and global GTM milestones preferred
• Strong product judgment and deep knowledge of performance apparel, including technical fabrics, fit, construction, layering systems, weather protection, runner needs, and competitive market dynamics
• Proven ability to translate consumer, athlete, marketplace, trend, and financial insights into clear strategy, actionable product briefs, and compelling product stories
• Exceptional storytelling and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate strategic direction, product value, and technical concepts with clarity and confidence
• Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders, lead through ambiguity, balance competing priorities, make timely decisions, and drive results in a fast-paced global organization
• Proactive, self-motivated, highly accountable leader with strong business acumen, analytical thinking, organizational discipline, and comfort using Microsoft applications and collaborative work tools

What We’ll Give You – Competitive Pay and Bonuses

• We’ve created a variety of competitive compensation programs to foster career development, reward success and to show our employees just how much they’re valued.
• Financial Planning and wellbeing - No matter what financial goals our employees have set, we want to help them get there. Our plans provide powerful ways to protect income, pay for expenses and invest in the future.
• Time away from work - Sometimes we need time away to be with family, focus on our health or just simply recharge. Our plans support our employees’ needs to get out, get healthy and come back stronger than ever.
• Extras, discounts and perks - Being a valued member of the Deckers Brands team means more than just a paycheck. From generous discounts to community-based programs, we offer a variety of cool extras.
• Growth and Development - Deckers Brands was built on the idea of pursuing passion. That’s why we offer extensive opportunities and support for personal and professional development.
• Health and Wellness - There’s nothing basic about our comprehensive health and wellness programs and offerings. While at work and at play, we aim to support a healthy lifestyle.

$154,700.00 - $208,800.00 The salary range posted reflects the estimated minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for this role in: Portland, Oregon Individual pay will be determined by location and additional factors, including job related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Equal Employment Opportunity Diversity and inclusion are key to our success. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and our employees are people with different strengths, experiences and backgrounds who share a passion for our brands. We welcome qualified applicants regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, military or veteran status, mental or physical disability, medical condition and all the other beautiful parts of your identity.

More than Just a Footwear Company

From our corporate offices to our global retail stores, there’s a curious, independent spirit that’s distinctively Deckers Brands. We’re about giving people the freedom to pursue their passions. And we’re committed to helping them succeed; to become their best selves. That’s why we’re about more than work, the 9 to 5 or daily grind. We’re about opportunity - opportunity to create, to grow and to have an impact. As we work to become better at everything we do, how we better the world matters, too. Our products and brands are loved, no doubt about it. But the difference we make in people’s lives begins with our people, right here at Deckers Brands. We’re adventurous, spirited, unafraid of new challenges and willing to take chances. We are always ready to rally around a cause. Put simply, we want all of our people to thrive - to reach their full potential and have fun while doing it. Because in the end, Deckers thrives when our people thrive.