Product Associate, Apparel - HOKA

Global Sports Jobs Limited; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 43,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and bonuses

Wellbeing and financial planning

Time away from work and family support

Discounts and perks

Growth and development opportunities

Health and wellness programs

Job summary

Deckers Brands is seeking an entry‑level PLM support role for HOKA Apparel and Accessories. You will work closely with product leadership and cross‑functional partners to gain exposure to Product, Merchandising, Planning, and other functions, under the Senior Product Line Manager for HOKA Collaborations & Lifestyle Apparel.

You will build a strong foundation in product management, maintain line sheets in Flex PLM, and coordinate sample logistics and line changes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1+ years of related experience in retail/wholesale, product line design and/or development, or merchandising.
• Experience performing administrative tasks, managing project calendars, and executing against deadlines.
• Highly organised, detail‑oriented, and comfortable handling multiple deadlines.
• Demonstrates authenticity through honesty, integrity, and courage.
• Values diverse perspectives and leverages team talents to achieve goals.
• Drives strategy and cultivates innovation to maintain competitive advantage.
• Demonstrates accountability for results through prioritisation, planning, and execution.
• Builds connection by communicating and collaborating across teams and communities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the backbone of organisation and information implementation for the HOKA Apparel and Accessories PLM team.
• Create and maintain global line sheets and data in Flex PLM.
• Translate product line representation into Flex PLM, ensuring accuracy of style numbers, pricing, colour codes, features, and benefits.
• Maintain ownership and act as point person for drops, adds, and line changes.
• Communicate line updates downstream with the global merchandising team.
• Organise sales sample purchase orders each season with the Global Sales Sample (logistics) team.
• Identify, develop, and implement techniques to improve productivity and efficiencies, including sample archiving and organisation systems.
• Lead the organisation of the product room and coordination of samples.
• Support key events and meetings, including sample sales, milestone meetings, and sales conferences.

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

Flex PLM

Job description

About the Role

This entry-level, hands‑on role supports the HOKA Apparel and Accessories product creation process and helps build a strong foundation in product management. The position works closely with product leadership and cross-functional partners, gaining exposure to Product, Merchandising, Planning, and other functions. It reports to the Senior Product Line Manager – HOKA Collaborations & Lifestyle Apparel. The role contributes directly to the team’s success and to inspiring athletes.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the backbone of organisation and information implementation for the HOKA Apparel and Accessories PLM team.
• Create and maintain global line sheets and data in Flex PLM.
• Translate product line representation into Flex PLM, ensuring accuracy of style numbers, pricing, colour codes, features, and benefits.
• Maintain ownership and act as point person for drops, adds, and line changes.
• Communicate line updates downstream with the global merchandising team.
• Organise sales sample purchase orders each season with the Global Sales Sample (logistics) team.
• Identify, develop, and implement techniques to improve productivity and efficiencies, including sample archiving and organisation systems.
• Lead the organisation of the product room and coordination of samples.
• Support key events and meetings, including sample sales, milestone meetings, and sales conferences.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1+ years of related experience in retail/wholesale, product line design and/or development, or merchandising.
• Experience performing administrative tasks, managing project calendars, and executing against deadlines.
• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and comfortable handling multiple deadlines.
• Demonstrates authenticity through honesty, integrity, and courage.
• Values diverse perspectives and leverages team talents to achieve goals.
• Drives strategy and cultivates innovation to maintain competitive advantage.
• Demonstrates accountability for results through prioritisation, planning, and execution.
• Builds connection by communicating and collaborating across teams and communities.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in fashion footwear is preferred.

Workplace

• Mandatory in‑office presence prior to and during GTM gates and sample arrival weeks.

Salary

$31.15 - $38.94 For Portland, Oregon. The posted range reflects the estimated minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries. Individual pay will be determined by location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive pay and bonuses, with a variety of compensation programs to foster career development and reward success.
• Financial planning and wellbeing support, including plans to protect income, pay for expenses, and invest in the future.
• Time away from work plans to support family, health, or recharge.
• Extras, discounts, and perks, including generous discounts and community‑based programs.
• Growth and development opportunities and support for personal and professional development.
• Comprehensive health and wellness programs and offerings to support a healthy lifestyle.

About the Company

Deckers Brands is an equal opportunity employer and believes that bringing different perspectives to work makes the team Better Together.