Lead Designer (Graphic Design)

Lead Designer, Graphic & Prints - HOKA Apparel 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.

Typically 3 times per week in office, Tuesday - Thursday

As the Lead Designer, Graphics (Apparel and Accessories) at HOKA, you'll be at the forefront of redefining apparel through bold, disruptive design. Sitting at the intersection of design, product, and merchandising, you'll elevate graphics as a tool for storytelling, product differentiation, and consumer impact. We celebrate diversity--of your background, your experiences and your unique identity. Lead graphics and allover print design execution on category priority projects

Develop graphics and allover print solutions across apparel and accessories

Work against seasonal project briefs and franchise concepts, supporting new creation, refresh, and optioning strategies

Manage multiple creation calendars across inline, collaborations, SMU projects, and own the graphic and allover print schematic handoff process

Collaborate with direct team leadership and cross-functional partners to build seasonal toolboxes and application strategies aligned to creative direction

Partner with product design, material design, development, merchandising, and marketing to deliver cohesive product stories

Support seasonal design strategy and contribute to category-level direction

Collaborate with apparel, accessories, material, and digital design teams to deliver a holistic product point of view

Degree in graphic design, product design, or related field

4-8 years of experience in apparel graphic design, with a focus on men's and women's performance product

Advanced understanding of graphic and allover print process, application, and technique

Strong knowledge of apparel construction, materials, and product process

Strong understanding of color, palette usage, and application

Ability to translate trends and consumer insights into product-relevant graphic strategies

Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, PowerPoint, and Lucid

Familiarity with generative AI platforms such as Midjourney or Vizcom

Portfolio demonstrating graphic and print direction, trend, and product execution

Competitive Pay and Bonuses

Financial Planning and Wellbeing

The salary range posted reflects the estimated minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for this role in:

Individual pay will be determined by location and additional factors, including job related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. 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.