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• We’re seeking a Global Design Director to join our in-house creative team.• This role is responsible for developing and maintaining a cohesive, impactful brand identity that reflects our core values.• This role is at the heart of building and evolving the visual identity that connects with our audience and defines our brand globally.• This role is perfect for a strategic thinker and hands-on creative with a passion for driving brand consistency while pushing the boundaries of modern graphic design.• You will drive the creation and evolution of the brand's look & feel while guiding designers and agencies to execute across a variety of platforms.• From physical to digital assets, you’ll ensure every element aligns with our strategic goals and reinforces our identity in a modern and culturally relevant way.• The Global Design Director will lead brand design efforts across lookbooks, campaigns, collabs, toolkits, social, retail and paid assets.• This role demands an exceptional ability to craft striking designs for campaigns while staying true to the brand’s essence and maintaining strong visual consistency across all assets.• Collaboration with other creative professionals is key in this role, working closely with the Editorial Director and Brand Art Director.
• 10+ years of brand design experience in an agency or in-house team.• At least 5 years’ experience in a senior creative leadership position leading a team of multidisciplinary creatives at varying levels of experience.• At least 5 years’ experience directing photography.• Significant career experience in leading brand design and creative direction.• Including creating design system, branding and campaign key visuals.• Graphic design, brand identity, photography, 3D experience.• BA in Graphic Design or relevant related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.• An authentic connection to performance lifestyle brands, culture and working for a value driven company.• A diverse portfolio reflecting sophistication in graphic design, typography, layout, photography, motion and 3D.• Expertise with the Adobe Creative Suite including Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects, Premiere and Figma.• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.• Able to think strategically and conceptualize creatively.• You push ideas and projects in new ways within the graphic design landscape.• An inspirational leader, you love the energy that comes from diving into a project, as well as mentoring a team of in-house designers and managing external vendors (when needed)• Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to balance creative vision with practical execution.• Experience in a global brand and also agency setting is a plus.• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate design concepts and strategies to diverse stakeholders.• Passionate about bold design, branding and culture.• You are curious, ask questions and dig deep to find solutions.• Ability to succeed in a matrix organization through influence, partnership and respect for shared and differing objectives.• Highly motivated self-starter and team player that likes to win.• Keep a pulse on industry news and always searching for inspiration and new influences.• Stay up to date on the ever-changing design landscape, design trends, cultural landscape and innovative tools.• Instill and reinforce the highest standards for collaboration and teamwork within HOKA brand marketing team and across the Deckers’ brand portfolio.• Identify synergies, fostering idea sharing, and establish common goals for creative excellence and continuous innovation• Foster an environment of inclusion and belonging where all employees feel valued, where differences are embraced, and everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work.• Champion best practices to improve representation and diversity at Deckers.• Develop, motivate and retain high potential talent via clear goals, coaching and identifying stretch opportunities.• Ability to anticipate project workload demands and scale resources by hiring freelancers as needed.• Detail oriented, process-friendly, and capable of working within tight timelines on multiple projects simultaneously.• Exhibits a high level of personal integrity, empathy and respect for others.• Passion for sports and understanding of the athletic footwear market is a plus.
• 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.
