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.
• Creating 3D concept representation, 3D assets, digital product information for an accurate development and decision-making process.
KEY RELATIONSHIPS
• Marketing
• Development
• Design community
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
• Strong knowledge of fashion design/sports industry.
• Strong presentation and communication skills.
• Strong sense of style, color, graphics.
• Good knowledge of product development, material and trims for assigned product range.
• High level of creativity.
• Knowledge and use of Macintosh computer design software/systems (Photoshop, Illustrator).
• Fluent in English (spoken and written).
• Knowledge in Clo 3D.
REQUISITE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE / MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• 3 years of practical experience in apparel design environment - experience in technical performance products, Swimwear or next-to-body products is a plus.