What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director, Product - Road Footwear position at Deckers Brands?
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: Director of Product - Road Footwear
Reports to: Sr. Product Director, Performance - HOKA Footwear
Location: Portland, OR (Hybrid)
The Role
The Director of Product for Road at HOKA writes the next chapter of disruptive, beloved footwear experiences for our highest volume category. With the aim of delivering unique high-performance solutions to road runners around the world, the Director - Road will lead a stellar team into the future, all while exemplifying the spirit, creativity, and collaboration core to HOKA.
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
The primary functions of this role, include but are not limited to:
Vision – HOKA’s Road category continues to grow and deliver a combination of trusted franchises and new innovations – your job is to help craft and articulate a future that keeps HOKA top of mind for road runners across the world.
Leadership – The team is growing rapidly and requires leaders who are exemplary at managing through change, coaching talent, and building a culture of passion, empathy, and curiosity.
Connection – Collaborating with cross functional partners in and beyond the product teams to ensure one cohesive and consistent vision comes to life for HOKA on the Road.
Adaptability – Thinking entrepreneurially and creatively and not being afraid to change course when the consumers or marketplace tell us to do so.
Who You Are
Above all, you love leading and encouraging others by cultivating a vision and shared sense of purpose. You have unquestionable experience creating amazing footwear solutions, and want to be a part of building the next chapter at a company where your point of view can truly have an impact. You’ve managed impactful franchises, helped implement improvements in process, and can’t visit the grocery store or local park without looking at what’s on everyone’s feet. You’re willing to learn new ways of working, to take bold leaps and fail, and to lift others up as you stand back up and repeat the process over and over again with a smile on your face and a fire in your belly.
We’d love to hear from people with
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.
Job Title: Director of Product - Road Footwear
Reports to: Sr. Product Director, Performance - HOKA Footwear
Location: Portland, OR (Hybrid)
The Role
The Director of Product for Road at HOKA writes the next chapter of disruptive, beloved footwear experiences for our highest volume category. With the aim of delivering unique high-performance solutions to road runners around the world, the Director - Road will lead a stellar team into the future, all while exemplifying the spirit, creativity, and collaboration core to HOKA.
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
The primary functions of this role, include but are not limited to:
Vision – HOKA’s Road category continues to grow and deliver a combination of trusted franchises and new innovations – your job is to help craft and articulate a future that keeps HOKA top of mind for road runners across the world.
Leadership – The team is growing rapidly and requires leaders who are exemplary at managing through change, coaching talent, and building a culture of passion, empathy, and curiosity.
Connection – Collaborating with cross functional partners in and beyond the product teams to ensure one cohesive and consistent vision comes to life for HOKA on the Road.
Adaptability – Thinking entrepreneurially and creatively and not being afraid to change course when the consumers or marketplace tell us to do so.
Who You Are
Above all, you love leading and encouraging others by cultivating a vision and shared sense of purpose. You have unquestionable experience creating amazing footwear solutions, and want to be a part of building the next chapter at a company where your point of view can truly have an impact. You’ve managed impactful franchises, helped implement improvements in process, and can’t visit the grocery store or local park without looking at what’s on everyone’s feet. You’re willing to learn new ways of working, to take bold leaps and fail, and to lift others up as you stand back up and repeat the process over and over again with a smile on your face and a fire in your belly.
We’d love to hear from people with
- A deep understanding of and passion for road running
- 5-7 years of performance footwear product line management experience
- People management experience
- International experience
- 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.
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.