Associate Technical Designer – HOKA Apparel

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Job Title: Associate Technical Designer – HOKA Apparel

Reports to: Sr. Technical Designer

Location: Portland, OR (Hybrid)

The Role

As an Associate Technical Designer – Apparel, you will be responsible for supporting the Apparel Technical Design department in various areas from the initial stage of the style to final approval for production. This includes preparing for fittings, working in FlexPLM system, tracking and logging samples, updating Tech Packs, taking photographs, and organizing samples. You will grow in skillsets related to garment construction, functional fit, aesthetic fit, and sizing as it pertains to the design intention. This role interacts with Product Development, Design, Product Line Management, and Overseas offices.

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

• Support and/or own assigned style workload by creating and updating technical specification packages for Men’s, Women’s, Women’s Plus, and All Gender apparel and accessories.
• Assist with documentation of fit, sizing, and construction updates throughout the entire product life cycle.
• Measure all samples to be fit and enter results into FlexPLM.
• Organize, label, file digital assets and samples.
• Review China PD notes to fits.
• Track and log samples.
• Communicate via email with internal and cross-functional teams (US and International).
• Assist with scheduling fittings for internal and external attendees.
• Participate in departmental and cross-functional meetings as appropriate.
• Follow up with China PD, and/or QC team on any fit issues or concerns.
• Clearly communicate constraints and provide options.
• Support competitor sample reviews.
• Support block creation work and other special projects such as construction toolbox creation .

Who You Are

• Bachelor’s Degree in Apparel Manufacturing, Product Development, Technical Design, Patternmaking, or equivalent work experience.
• 2-4 years’ work experience in a related field, including experience with fit, spec, patterns, fabrics, and commenting preferred.
• Experience working for a technical or outdoor brand is preferred.
• Extensive computer experience including, but not limited to, Adobe Illustrator, Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint.
• FLEX PLM software preferred.
• Opititex experience is a plus.
• Comfortable with multitasking and handling changing priorities.
• Positive and collaborative spirit.

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