Material Development Intern - HOKA… at Deckers Brands · Portland

Summary: Deckers Brands is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace, and they are seeking a Material Development Intern for HOKA Footwear. In this role, you will support the material development team throughout the product creation process, assisting with tasks such as material organization, supplier coordination, and sample tracking. Responsibilities: - Assist the material development team with daily operational tasks supporting seasonal footwear material development - Coordinate with suppliers to order, track, and receive material samples for development projects - Organize and maintain the HOKA Material Studio, including swatching, labeling, cataloging, and archiving materials - Track sample deliveries to ensure materials arrive on time for development gates and sample rounds - Help maintain accurate material records in internal systems such as PLM - Compile and organize foundational palettes aligned with performance, sustainability, and aesthetic goals - Support seasonal material research by gathering samples, competitive benchmarks, and trend references - Provide general administrative and operational support to the material development team Required Qualifications: - Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Textile Science/Development, Textile Engineering, Product Development, or a related field - 0-2+ years relevant work experience, which may include footwear product creation, material development, engineering, or science - Basic understanding or strong interest in footwear materials and construction, including textiles, synthetics, and manufacturing methods - Familiarity with tools such as Excel, Adobe Illustrator, PowerPoint, or similar platforms for organizing data and communicating ideas - Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to follow through on assigned tasks - Collaborative mindset—comfortable working with cross-functional teams and taking direction from more experienced team members - Eagerness to learn how to interpret design intent and apply materials to footwear performance needs - Interest in growing technical knowledge around testing, sustainability, footwear development, and material performance - Awareness of insights and trends for the footwear industry or comparable industries Required Skills: Material development, Footwear construction, Textiles, Synthetics, Manufacturing methods, Excel, Adobe Illustrator, PowerPoint, PLM, Collaborative mindset Benefits: Competitive Pay and Bonuses, Financial Planning and wellbeing, Time away from work, Extras, discounts and perks, Growth and Development, Health and Wellness