Description

adidas is the brand that started it all. For seven decades we have been looking at what people wear on the courts, tracks, and playing fields — and have worked tirelessly to make it better. This is what excites us every day anew: making a difference by shaping the future of sport. Because for us, sport can change lives for the better.

Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization:

  • Assist the Design team to design market right products for the adidas brand as part of an international design team in cooperation with marketing and development.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Analyze key account market trends and transfer into creative solutions which tie back to the overall adidas Originals design direction
  • Create consumer centric design solutions for assigned category or specialty area or project
  • Work with the creative process and execute towards given targets and defined design languages and strategies.
  • Execute design work according to the visual language of adidas as well as given Corporate Identity guidelines according to legal guidance.
  • Verbally present product ideas and details with clarity in small groups and team meetings
  • Collaborate with cross-functional team members to ensure that product ratio in regards of pricing and technical execution will be maximised
  • Translation of creative ideas into accurate tech-packs including all relevant sketches & artworks as wellas information regarding fit, material, color and trimmings
  • Support efficient process and communication flow between the x-function creation team
  • Support product management and development in all issues regarding the realization of products and collections.

Key Relationships:

  • Senior Designer & Design Colleagues
  • Product Marketing team
  • Key Account
  • Product Development team

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

  • Strong knowledge of fashion design/industrial product or industrial design
  • Strong visual and verbal skills with the ability to create impactful/exciting visuals and Presentations
  • Good communication and presentation skills
  • Passion for Design
  • High level of creativity
  • Knowledge and use of Macintosh computer design software/systems (Photoshop, Illustrator)
  • Knowledge and use of Microsoft software/systems Excel, Word, PowerPoint
  • Fluent in English (spoken and written)

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:

  • Diploma or BA or MA from a college or university, major Design
  • Preferably a practical experience in a design environment
  • Experience and understanding of end to end design process
  • Passion for adidas and its mission
  • Passion for sports, culture, design

Our Culture

AT ADIDAS WE HAVE A WINNING CULTURE. BUT TO WIN, PHYSICAL POWER IS NOT ENOUGH. JUST LIKE ATHLETES OUR EMPLOYEES NEED MENTAL STRENGTH IN THEIR GAME. WE FOSTER THE ATHLETE’S MINDSET THROUGH A SET OF BEHAVIORS THAT WE WANT TO ENABLE AND DEVELOP IN OUR PEOPLE AND THAT ARE AT THE CORE OF OUR UNIQUE COMPANY CULTURE: THIS IS HOW WE WIN WHILE PLAYING FAIR.

  • COURAGE: Speak up when you see an opportunity; step up when you see a need..
  • OWNERSHIP: Pick up the ball. Be proactive, take responsibility and follow-through.
  • INNOVATION: Elevate to win. Be curious, test and learn new and better ways of doing things.
  • TEAMPLAY: Win together. Work collaboratively and cultivate a shared mindset.
  • INTEGRITY: Play by the rules. Hold yourself and others accountable to our company’s standards.
  • RESPECT: Value all players. Display empathy, be inclusive and show dignity to all.

adidas celebrates diversity, supports inclusiveness and encourages individual expression in our workplace. We do not tolerate the harassment or discrimination toward any of our applicants or employees. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.