PURPOSE & OVERALL RELEVANCE FOR THE ORGANISATION To assist in designing industry leading executions of Footwear and/or Apparel through color and material. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Continuously aware of information needed to design a consumer and brand relevant product. Should include all possible sources to gain this information: Trade fairs, cultural events, and sporting events, athlete insights Trade publications, general interest press, trend services, fashion and sportswear magazines and websites Store checks, market visits, and team travel as provided Relevant forecast and sell-through numbers from our Marketing counterparts Creating 3D concept representation, 3D assets, digital product information for an accurate development and decision-making process Assists a team in seasonal and long-term design direction for their category within the following topics Footwear and Apparel Color Footwear Materials Contributes to aforementioned design direction by, but not limited to Assisting in trend forecasting content relevant to our consumer and brand Works closely with members of the category’s design team. This includes but is not limited to Providing Color and Material content and direction Collaboration and critiquing PRODUCT EXECUTION Assists in designing Footwear Color and Material executions for Inline and/or Key Account ranges with input from Design, Marketing, and Development. This includes but is not limited to Seasonal prep and research stated above Assists in creating color design presentations; both physical and digital. Exploratory process to reach final solution Creates Color CADs and Material Maps & Graphic Maps Works closely with Development to assist in development process & costing; meet development timelines and calendar deadlines per seasonal milestone. Assists in communicating inspiration and storytelling to Marketing KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Computer Skills Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop Power Point/Key Note Apple Mac Operating system 3D not required, but beneficial Ability to understand design concepts and think conceptually Ability to create designs that meet category needs and commercial opportunities Ability to operate in a fast pace, ever changing work environment Works well in a team environment. This position requires employee to engage with many stakeholders, as well as manage various information and relationships Ability and desire to push themselves, others, and the brand forward. Ability to influence and collaborate with key business partners Strong 3D skills and knowledge of virtual tools are required APP tools: Clo3D, Browzwear, VStitcher or similar 3D fashion design tools FTW tools: Rhino, Modo, ICAD Pro, or similar 3D design tools REQUISITE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE / MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Four year college or university degree in industrial, graphics, apparel or footwear design Thorough knowledge of art and design with clear understanding of visual design or any design related environment Equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be substituted for degree