Product Associate, Apparel - HOKA

Deckers Brands; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 43,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay and Bonuses

Financial Planning and Wellbeing

Time Away from Work

Extras, Discounts and Perks

Growth and Development

Health and Wellness

Job summary

Deckers Brands in Portland, OR is seeking a Product Associate for HOKA Apparel and Accessories. This entry-level role offers hands-on experience in product management and collaboration with Product, Merchandising, Planning, and more to support global product lines.

You’ll work closely with leadership to build foundational skills in product lifecycle management and contribute to inspiring athletes worldwide. The role requires in-office presence for GTM and sample arrival weeks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1+ year experience in retail/wholesale, product line design and/or development, merchandising.
• Experience performing administrative tasks, managing calendars, and meeting deadlines.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Able to collaborate across cross-functional teams.

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 with accurate 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 team.
• Identify, develop, and implement productivity improvements and archiving systems.
• Lead the organization of product room and coordination of samples.
• Support 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.

Skills

Retail experience

Product development

Merchandising

Administrative tasks

Deadline management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

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

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

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. #LI-AJ $31.15 - $38.94