HOKA Visual Experience Manager

HOKA Visual Experiences Manager

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.

COME AS YOU ARE 

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.

The Role:

We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Visual Experience Manager to join the Hoka team. This role is responsible for managing the Visual Experiences function across owned retail, wholesale, and distributor channels. You will lead the window and POS design process, develop concepts for seasonal showrooms, guide regionalization of VE creative schemes, and develop VE training programs across the EMEA region. Your strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously will be essential for the success of our visual experience initiatives.

Your Impact:

• Become the brand guardian for EMEA retail and ensure brand standards are upheld across all channels.
• Develop regional seasonal showroom set up ahead of wholesale sell-in; align with regional stakeholders on creative solution and merchandising needs, ensure elevated production standards are met, align with local sales team, trade marketing & facilities on key milestones for project, manage budget accordingly.
• Deliver creative solutions for EMEA windows (both owned stores and wholesale), manage production & implementation; ensure regional needs are briefed into global VE team, strive for global alignment across owned retail, trade & distributors.
• Stay up to speed on window design. Have a current knowledge of industry trends
• Deliver consistent omni channel approach to experiential design across EMEA region.
• Ensure in-store merchandising standards are upheld across channels and the HOKA brand is always presented in an elevated way. Ensure guidelines and training programs are rolled out seasonally.
• Manage VE budget (DTC) and showroom budget & seasonal KPI reports.
• Develop excellent working relationship with local sales, trade and retail teams

Who You Are:

• Highly motivated, tenacious, and assertive with a passion for delivering results
• Dynamic, energetic, forward-thinking, innovative, and creative
• Strong collaborative approach with all counterparts
• Clear communicator that is collaborative and able to build strong relationships quickly

We would Love to Hear from People with:

• Relevant Visual Merchandise and Retail experience in a Footwear and/or Apparel Branded environment
• Strong industry knowledge across divisions—footwear, apparel, and accessories
• Expert understanding of local market consumers, cultural environment, and commercial needs
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills

What We Will Give You:

• 27 Days Holidays + Bank Holidays & some time away from work – on top of generous holiday allowance, we can generally take advantage of half day Fridays providing our work is finished for the week.
• Extras, discounts, perks & volunteering opportunities - 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 including Global Mentorship Programme
• Hybrid Working Environment

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 embracing 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.