Product Designer

To design market right products for assigned projects as part of an international design team in cooperation with marketing and development.

Key Responsibilities:

Design and develop kids FTW that fit into adidas brand identity. Present the designs in context to the category direction.
Implement the creative vision in a product range for kids.
Self-manage own creative process and execute towards given design languages within the category.
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.
Ensure efficient process and communication flow between design, marketing and development (within cross-functional team) for all issues regarding the designed ranges and products.
Ensure proper handover of sketches into development. Main duty is to submit all relevant information needed for the development process such as sketches, detail sketches, fabric and trim indication, artworks…
Visualize ideas for products and ranges with a high degree of expertise.

Key Relationships:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Strong knowledge of FTW design/shoe making
Strong knowledge of fashion design or industrial design
Strong presentation and communication skills
Good knowledge of product development, material and trims for assigned product range
Passion for design and product storytelling
High level of creativity
Knowledge and use of computer design software/systems (Photoshop, Illustrator)
Kids FTW experience is a plus
Fluent in English is good to have (spoken and written)

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from a college or university, major Design or industrial product engineering
5 years of practical experience in FTW design

Designer, Kids FTW