Product Associate, Apparel - HOKA

HOKA; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay & bonuses

Financial planning & wellbeing

Time away from work

Discounts & perks

Growth & development

Health & wellness

Job summary

Deckers Brands in Portland, Oregon, is seeking a Product Associate for HOKA Apparel and Accessories to join the PLM team from the ground up. You will work closely with product leadership and cross-functional teams, gaining exposure to Product, Merchandising, Planning, and more, while helping us inspire athletes to fly over the earth.

This entry-level role emphasizes hands-on learning, organizational excellence, and collaboration across departments, with mandatory in-office presence during GTM

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1+ years related experience in retail/wholesale, product line design and/or development, merchandising (fashion footwear preferred).
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple deadlines.
• Demonstrate authenticity through honesty, integrity, and courage.

Responsibilities

• Serve as backbone of organization 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, color codes, features, and benefits.
• Maintain ownership and act as point person for drops, adds, and line changes.
• Communicate line updates downstream with global merchandising team.
• Organize sales sample purchase orders each season with Global Sales Sample (logistics) team.
• Identify, develop, and implement techniques to improve productivity and efficiencies, including sample archiving and organization systems.
• Lead the organization of product room and coordination of samples.
• Support key events and meetings, including sample sales, milestone meetings, and sales conferences.

Skills

Retail/Wholesale experience

Product line design/development

Merchandising

Administrative tasks

Detail-oriented

Organized

Cross-team communication

Authenticity & collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Flex PLM

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:

Product Associate - HOKA Apparel and Accessories

Reports to:

Sr. Product Line Manager - HOKA Collaborations & Lifestyle Apparel

Location:

Portland, Oregon

The Role

As a Product Associate for HOKA Apparel and Accessories, you’ll be at the heart of our product creation process. This entry-level, hands-on role is perfect for someone eager to build a strong foundation in product management and make a direct impact on our team’s success. You’ll work closely with product leadership and cross-functional partners, gaining exposure to Product, Merchandising, Planning, and more, while helping us inspire a world of athletes to fly over the earth.

Your Impact

• Serve as the backbone of organization 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, color codes, features, and benefits
• Maintain ownership and act as point person for drops, adds, and line changes
• Communicate line updates downstream with global merchandising team
• Organize sales sample purchase orders each season with Global Sales Sample (logistics) team
• Identify, develop, and implement techniques to improve productivity and efficiencies, including sample archiving and organization systems
• Lead the organization of product room and coordination of samples
• Support key events and meetings, including sample sales, milestone meetings, and sales conferences
• Mandatory in-office presence prior to and during GTM gates and sample arrival weeks

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.

Who You Are

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 1+ years related experience in retail/wholesale, product line design and/or development, merchandising (fashion footwear preferred)
• Experience performing administrative tasks, managing project calendars, and executing against deadlines
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable handling multiple deadlines
• Demonstrate authenticity through honesty, integrity, and courage
• Value diverse perspectives and leverage team talents to achieve goals
• Drive strategy and cultivate innovation to maintain competitive advantage
• Demonstrate accountability for results through prioritization, planning, and execution
• Build connection by communicating and collaborating across teams and communities

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.

$31.15 - $38.94

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. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary for your preferred location during the hiring process.

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.