Footwear Design Intern - Performance

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: HOKA Footwear Design Intern - Performance

Reports to: Footwear Designer II

Location: Portland, OR

The Role

The HOKA Design Intern is a passionate self-starter with creative abilities that will assist our Footwear Design team and the Design Director with product true to the brand DNA. The Design Intern will support the HOKA Brand by contributing to footwear creation, product graphic/color/material selection, and explore trend/themes relevant to the season. The Design Intern will support the team with original and creative thinking, as well as project specific work for the season. A strong candidate for this role is filled with curiosity, detail-oriented, and an adaptive problem solver. You will be led and mentored by our Footwear Designer II’s and be accountable to deliver a completed assigned project at the end of the internship.

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:

• 1. Provide creative design thinking and visual communication for assigned projects.
• 2. Work collaboratively with Design, Product Development & Product Line Management.
• 3. Assist designers with ideation, presentations, and tech packs.
• 4. Research trend, a wide range of consumers and develop project related insights and concepts.

Who You Are

• An enthusiastic learner and motivated team-player
• Problem solver with strong communication skills
• Capable in your design abilities and looking to grow
• Open-minded and able to bring a positive attitude to your workplace

We’d love to hear from people with

• A strong sense of product and graphic design (portfolio of sample work required with application)

• A proactive and curious mindset

• The ability to problem-solve in a fast-paced, highly creative environment

• Passion for the design process from start to finish

• The ability to take inspiration and translate into functional and beautiful product

• Presentation skills that are clear and compelling

• Strong communication skills

• Prior industrial / product design knowledge including manufacturing and materials.

• Ideation methods including one or more of the following: Hand-sketching, Procreate, Sketchbook.

• 2D Design Experience: Proficient in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.

• 3D Design Experience: 3D software knowledge (Gravity Sketch or Keyshot) or AI knowledge is a plus.

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 of the other beautiful parts of your identity.

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