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Olukai is looking for a Footwear Designer to join the team in Portland, OR.
At OluKai, we build premium products for the ocean lifestyle. Our footwear is created using the highest quality materials and crafted into beautiful, functional and incredibly comfortable designs that reflect the spirit of the ocean lifestyle we all enjoy.
We are committed to creating quality products for our customers while leaving the smallest footprint possible on the planet. Our company philosophy is to be environmentally responsible as manufacturers and to pledge OluKai to actively support and work for a clean environment and a better quality of life.
Our customers and staff embody the connection that exists between people and the ocean, it is our Culture. We want to build a team of individuals who embrace this culture, and have a passion for providing premium products and service to our customers. OluKai is currently recruiting for a Footwear Designer.
Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):
• Collaborate with and support the men’s and women’s Designers and Creative Director in creating innovative designs for OluKai's product line.
• Collaborate with product team to communicate creative strategies, product concepts and consumer insights to internal and external audiences as needed.
• Support men’s and women’s Design teams in developing seasonal creative strategies, and clearly position OluKai design, quality and performance leadership to ensure creative strategies and products inspire key consumers and lead our business forward.
• Actively learn about the four main facets of the OluKai’s footwear market - Comfort, Outdoor, Boutique
and Surf.
• Provide footwear development with all necessary tech package information and proactively follow the execution of all product details, including construction, color, form, style, detail, fit performance and cost/value requirements. Review all samples and clearly communicate changes required.
• Learn about the Hawaiian and Polynesian culture in order to share the Aloha and island spirit through our product and brand direction.
• Partner with development to research, develop and/or implement new footwear materials and technologies to improve product aesthetics, performance and profitability
• Present and communicate visual concepts and product direction.
• Create design boards and/or presentation materials as needed - i.e., sales meetings, pre-line
meetings, internal review meetings, etc.
• Maintain knowledge of competitors’ products, consumers’ retail habits and relevant footwear market
trends.
• Implement color theory into design with the goal of being market leading in color.
• Attend key trade shows, account pre-line meetings, and consumer focus groups.
• Frequent travel to Asia and Mexico to work with our factory partners as necessary.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Design.
• 1-3 years of experience in footwear design and product development.
• Strong ideation sketching abilities and expertise using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Demonstrated high taste level and creative ability consistent with brand strategy.
• Presentation and organization skills.
• Proven design expertise in given category.
• Commercial sense and market knowledge.
• Team player.
• Strong listening skills and experience assimilating product feedback.
• Ability to prioritize and manage workload with multiple deadlines.
• Demonstrated proactive thinking and problem solving ability.
• Ability to research and apply market/trend information.
• Experience with fabric/garment manufacturers a plus.
• Travel to overseas factories and sourcing required.
• Understanding of the Ocean Lifestyle a plus.
We offer a competitive benefit and compensation package, including: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, paid vacation, paid holidays, generous product discount, very casual (yet professional) work environment.
To Apply:
• Please submit your cover letter and resume through Malakye.
• Thanks for taking the time to consider a career with OluKai!
• No headhunters or recruiters, please.
At OluKai, we build premium products for the ocean lifestyle. Our footwear is created using the highest quality materials and crafted into beautiful, functional and incredibly comfortable designs that reflect the spirit of the ocean lifestyle we all enjoy.
We are committed to creating quality products for our customers while leaving the smallest footprint possible on the planet. Our company philosophy is to be environmentally responsible as manufacturers and to pledge OluKai to actively support and work for a clean environment and a better quality of life.
Our customers and staff embody the connection that exists between people and the ocean, it is our Culture. We want to build a team of individuals who embrace this culture, and have a passion for providing premium products and service to our customers. OluKai is currently recruiting for a Footwear Designer.
Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):
• Collaborate with and support the men’s and women’s Designers and Creative Director in creating innovative designs for OluKai's product line.
• Collaborate with product team to communicate creative strategies, product concepts and consumer insights to internal and external audiences as needed.
• Support men’s and women’s Design teams in developing seasonal creative strategies, and clearly position OluKai design, quality and performance leadership to ensure creative strategies and products inspire key consumers and lead our business forward.
• Actively learn about the four main facets of the OluKai’s footwear market - Comfort, Outdoor, Boutique
and Surf.
• Provide footwear development with all necessary tech package information and proactively follow the execution of all product details, including construction, color, form, style, detail, fit performance and cost/value requirements. Review all samples and clearly communicate changes required.
• Learn about the Hawaiian and Polynesian culture in order to share the Aloha and island spirit through our product and brand direction.
• Partner with development to research, develop and/or implement new footwear materials and technologies to improve product aesthetics, performance and profitability
• Present and communicate visual concepts and product direction.
• Create design boards and/or presentation materials as needed - i.e., sales meetings, pre-line
meetings, internal review meetings, etc.
• Maintain knowledge of competitors’ products, consumers’ retail habits and relevant footwear market
trends.
• Implement color theory into design with the goal of being market leading in color.
• Attend key trade shows, account pre-line meetings, and consumer focus groups.
• Frequent travel to Asia and Mexico to work with our factory partners as necessary.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Design.
• 1-3 years of experience in footwear design and product development.
• Strong ideation sketching abilities and expertise using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Demonstrated high taste level and creative ability consistent with brand strategy.
• Presentation and organization skills.
• Proven design expertise in given category.
• Commercial sense and market knowledge.
• Team player.
• Strong listening skills and experience assimilating product feedback.
• Ability to prioritize and manage workload with multiple deadlines.
• Demonstrated proactive thinking and problem solving ability.
• Ability to research and apply market/trend information.
• Experience with fabric/garment manufacturers a plus.
• Travel to overseas factories and sourcing required.
• Understanding of the Ocean Lifestyle a plus.
We offer a competitive benefit and compensation package, including: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, paid vacation, paid holidays, generous product discount, very casual (yet professional) work environment.
To Apply:
• Please submit your cover letter and resume through Malakye.
• Thanks for taking the time to consider a career with OluKai!
• No headhunters or recruiters, please.