Manager Color Theory Jobs (NOW HIRING)

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.

As Sr. Manager, Color Design for HOKA Lifestyle Footwear, you’ll guide the long-term color vision for the brand, ensuring seasonal relevance, athlete credibility, and commercial impact. You’ll sit at the intersection of design, product, brand, and merchandising, elevating color as a strategic tool to drive emotion, storytelling, and brand differentiation. You’ll push newness in lifestyle product, explore bold ideas, and translate insights into meaningful solutions, bringing clarity, craft, and momentum to the design process from concept to final product.

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.

• Lead color design on lifestyle category priority projects, building dynamic color tools and strategies
• Develop seasonal color palettes that deliver the uniquely HOKA Footwear experience, inspiring consumers globally
• Work against seasonal project briefs, annual franchise concepts, and long-term design strategies
• Explore “blue sky” opportunities that champion the spirit of HOKA as a tinkerer, challenger, and creator
• Collaborate with business partners to deliver color that accelerates the business
• Partner with design functions to build products, seasonal strategies, and long-term concepts with a holistic point-of-view
• Manage multiple creation calendars for seasonal Inline, collaboration, and SMU design projects
• Set color direction for projects/categories and contribute to annual and seasonal Creative Vision
• Mentor design team in understanding of consumer and market acumen
• Attend seasonal kickoff and participate in design travel and inspiration planning

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in industrial design, product design, or a related field
• 8+ years’ experience in color design, preferably in lifestyle footwear
• Expert in color theory and regional/global trends
• Advanced understanding of footwear material, construction, and process
• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Powerpoint, Miro or Lucid
• Expertise in leading generative AI platforms (e.g., Midjourney, Vizcom)
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with a track record of building and mentoring creative teams
• Portfolio showcasing macro trend insights, color design direction, creative excellence, and application of footwear color
• Promotes healthy dialogue, values all opinions, and displays humility
• Collaborates and builds relationships across the organization
• Demonstrates agility and inspires vision for change
• Holds self and others accountable for achieving results while role-modeling company values
• Empowers decision-makers and upholds decisions once made
• Finds ways to achieve financial and ESG goals simultaneously
• Keeps team motivated by providing opportunities to contribute to society

• 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.

$122,300.00 - $165,000.00 The salary range posted reflects the estimated minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for this role in: Portland, Oregon Individual pay will be determined by location and additional factors, including job related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary for your preferred location during the hiring process.

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.

From our corporate offices to our global retail stores, there’s a curious, independent spirit that’s distinctively Deckers Brands. We’re about giving people the freedom to pursue their passions. And we’re committed to helping them succeed; to become their best selves. That’s why we’re about more than work, the 9 to 5 or daily grind. We’re about opportunity - opportunity to create, to grow and to have an impact. As we work to become better at everything we do, how we better the world matters, too. Our products and brands are loved, no doubt about it. But the difference we make in people’s lives begins with our people, right here at Deckers Brands. We’re adventurous, spirited, unafraid of new challenges and willing to take chances. We are always ready to rally around a cause. Put simply, we want all of our people to thrive - to reach their full potential and have fun while doing it. Because in the end, Deckers thrives when our people thrive.