Senior Director, Product Innovation & Engineering

HOKA; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 185,600 - 250,500; Full time

Job summary

Deckers Brands in Portland, OR is seeking a Sr. Director, Product Development & Engineering for HOKA Innovation. You will lead an industry-class innovation organization, overseeing engineering, materials, testing, and prototyping, with global partners and creation centers.

This role shapes future footwear and apparel technology and manages a Portland Maker Space. We value diverse experiences and a collaborative culture, with hybrid in-office work three days a week.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or related technical field.
• 12+ years in footwear/apparel product development within a global organization.
• 4+ years of people leadership experience.
• Experience leading technical product creation across engineering, materials, manufacturing, and testing.
• Experience with global development partners including Asia-based teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead an industry-class innovation engineering and development organization, setting the standard for product build, engineering, and proactive problem solving.
• Enable the broader innovation team to build, learn, and grow through physical sampling and hands‑on experimentation.
• Manage, motivate, and enable career growth for an expert technical team, fostering a culture of passion and development.
• Oversee and manage advanced technology roadmaps and project portfolios, aligning technology opportunities and projects to innovation and business needs.
• Scout and onboard advanced technology vendors into the Deckers supply chain, expanding our innovation ecosystem.
• Incorporate sports science and product testing as central elements of the innovation process, championing bespoke test methods and applied research.
• Build and manage the Portland Maker Space to inspire product teams and accelerate creation, integrating industry best practices in rapid prototyping.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder management

Product development

Prototyping

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or related field

Post-graduate degree preferred

Job description

Deckers Brands in Portland, OR is seeking a Sr. Director, Product Development & Engineering for HOKA Innovation. You will lead an industry-class innovation organization, overseeing engineering, materials, testing, and prototyping, with global partners and creation centers.

This role shapes future footwear and apparel technology and manages a Portland Maker Space. We value diverse experiences and a collaborative culture, with hybrid in-office work three days a week.