Sr. Director, Color, Material, & Graphic Design - Global HOKA

Location: Portland, Oregon, United States; hybrid work with office attendance typically required three times per week, Tuesday–Thursday.

Salary: $185,600–$250,500 per year for the Portland location.

Company

hirify.global develops and manages global footwear, apparel, and accessories brands, including HOKA.

What you will do

• Define and execute the global color, material, graphic, and trend vision across performance and lifestyle footwear, apparel, and accessories.
• Build annual and seasonal strategies covering color palettes, material frameworks, graphic systems, and trend narratives.
• Establish and lead HOKA’s CMG and Trend Center of Excellence with scalable tools, processes, and frameworks.
• Translate macro trends, cultural signals, and consumer insights into product direction and design systems.
• Partner with design, product management, merchandising, development, innovation, and brand creative teams to align product and brand strategy.
• Recruit, mentor, and lead creative leaders and multidisciplinary Color, Material, Graphic Design, and Trend teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in industrial design, product design, or a related field.
• 12+ years of experience across color, material, and graphic design disciplines.
• 5+ years of experience leading multidisciplinary creative teams.
• Experience building or leading Trend or Design Strategy functions within a global organization.
• Expertise in color, material, graphic, and trend strategy, footwear and apparel product creation, design systems, and brand expression.
• Advanced communication and presentation skills with strong cross-functional leadership capabilities.

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusive workplace focused on diversity, authenticity, and equitable support.
• Competitive compensation and bonus programs.
• Financial planning, income protection, and investment programs.
• Paid time away and comprehensive health and wellness programs.
• Brand discounts, community-based programs, and professional development opportunities.