HOKA Global Brand Experience 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.

Job Title: HOKA Global Brand Experience Manager

Reports to: Sr. Manager, HOKA Global Integrated Brand Marketing

Location: Remote

The Role

The Global Brand Experience Manager is a solution-oriented creative thinker with a collaborative mindset and a passion for developing next-in-class experiential programs that engage and convert consumers. This role will develop and execute our global experiential strategy and work cross-functionally to deliver on-brand, strategically focused initiatives that bring consumers into the world of HOKA. A strong candidate for this role has a proven track record for executing comprehensive experiential marketing programs including the development of community activations, event executions, visual merchandising strategies for owned and wholesale doors.

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.

Your Impact

The primary functions of this role include, but are not limited to:

Under the guidance of the Sr. Manager of Global Integrated Marketing, developing premium brand-right experiences that engage and create an emotional connection with our consumers. Working cross-functionally on the planning, production, and execution of brand experiences through the strategic integration of in-house creative teams, external agencies, collaborative partners, and global regions. Utilizing your passion for storytelling and your sophisticated knowledge of the experiential landscape to push boundaries for innovation and elevate current executions in brand environments including retail, SIS, wholesale, digital, and event spaces. Building and managing production budgets and overseeing event timelines, vendor relationships, internal approvals, as well as all aspects of project management and reporting.

Who You Are

• You have diverse experience in bringing brands to life with 5-7 years of experience in events, experiential marketing, or production and have creatively developed and produced events on a large and small scale.
• You have a strong understanding of and passion for sport, fashion, and the intersection of culture and purpose.
• You have worked in agencies or have managed and worked with multiple agencies concurrently.
• You care about bringing spaces to life with a visual point of view and have a deep understanding of translating brand goals into experiential activations.
• You effectively engage stakeholders in the development of experiences and lead the process with the ability to drive the story and creative vision.

We'd love to hear from people with

• Degree in Marketing, Communications, Production, or a related field. Master's Degree / MBA a plus.
• 6+ years of experience in brand marketing, campaign development, and execution.
• Experience executing brand activations that drive cultural conversation through compelling storytelling, innovation, and/or collaborations.
• Background in integrated campaign development and has managed the process of event design and production for a global brand (agency or in-house).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; strong presentation skills.
• Proven track record working on world-class multi-channel marketing campaigns with measurable results.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment and thrive under pressure.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, Adobe suite a plus.

What We'll Give You

• 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.

$100,000 - $105,000

The salary range posted reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for this role in our Goleta, CA location. 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.

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 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 of the other beautiful parts of your identity.

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