Footwear Designer SPW - Adult & Kids (temp 6 Months) (m/f(d)

Job Title

Adidas is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from people of all ages, genders (incl. gender identity), ethnic and social backgrounds, nationalities, sexual orientations, religions and beliefs, and those with apparent or non-apparent disabilities. We do not tolerate harassment or discrimination toward any of our applicants or employees. We actively encourage individuals with disabilities to apply and will provide reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process.

Purpose & Overall Relevance For The Organisation

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 creative solutions to concepts within the assigned category or specialty area or project. Present the designs in context to the category direction.
• Implement the creative vision in a product range for the category.
• 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 x-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

• Marketing
• Development
• Team members

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Strong knowledge of industrial product or industrial design
• Strong presentation and communication skills
• Good knowledge of product development, material and trims for assigned product range
• Passion for design
• High level of creativity
• Knowledge and use of Macintosh computer design software/systems (Photoshop, Illustrator)
• Fluent in English (spoken and written)

Requisite Education And Experience / Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor degree (B.A.) from a college or university, major design or industrial product engineering
• 3 years of practical experience in design environment (Footwear/ Apparel/ Accessories - or industrial design, fashion design or similar design related areas)