דרושים Designer ב-Adidas ב-Netherlands, Amsterdam

Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization:

To design market right products forassigned projects

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop creative solutions to concepts within theassigned 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 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
• Team members

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of fashion design/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)
• 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:

• 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)

PURPOSE & OVERALL RELEVANCE FOR THE ORGANISATION

Achieving creative goals by delivering technical design support for visualization and execution. Manage and track the information flow by strong communication towards Design, Project Management, Innovation within a defined product group.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with designer’s to create prototypes ranging from initial look-sees to finished production quality lasted uppers, to be utilised during various concept and prototype review sessions.
• Support the Design Team with construction solutions for manufacturability, pattern logic, technical standards, as well as advising on material options.
• Provide solutions and think outside of the box.
• Provide the Designers with base shell printouts and last pullovers in order to receive designs back on these pullovers/base shells.
• Engineer upper shell patterns that effectively communicate the intent and integrity of the design, while building the patterns according to company standards regarding quality and fit.
• Create shells, pattern pieces with all markers and correct lap allowances ready for cutting in the sample room, with detailed picture and explanations for the stitching sequence.
• Support creation of in-house model shop prototypes.
• Ensure efficient process and communication flow between design, model shop and team members for all issues regarding the designed ranges and products.
• Complete all projects within the established timelines.
• Support the design teams regarding fit issues and design revisions.
• Transfer of CAD pattern files to appropriate storage and/or source country location.
• Use theinternaldatabase to keep track of the structures during the development process.
• Evaluate work processes for future improvements in close communication with the procurement team in Asia.
• Keep learning: take part in trainings for CAD and Pattern engineering and work regularly without a computer to help to develop the category’s craftsmanship expectations’.
• Pro-actively and physically explore new opportunities within pattern design; explore new constructions, innovative closure systems, new ways to last, latest trims, and future ways to manufacture.

Key Relationships:

• Team members
• Heads of Design /Design Directors / Category Designers/ Senior Designers/ Designers
• 3D CAD/Digital Creation Engineers
• Model Shop & Maker Lab
• Innovation/ Future

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Understanding different types of leathers, synthetic materials, and their properties.
• Familiarity with various shoemaking techniques, such as lasting, stitching, and finishing.
• Knowledge of shoe design principles, including aesthetics, ergonomics, and functionality.
• Understanding of foot structure to ensure comfort and fit.
• Awareness of traditional and modern shoemaking practices.
• Proficiency in hand tools and machinery used in shoemaking.
• Ability to create and modify patterns for different shoe styles.
• Skill in sewing techniques, both by hand and using machines.
• Expertise in shaping the upper material over a mold (last) to form the shoe's structure.
• Skills in polishing, dyeing, and adding final touches.
• Precision in measurements and craftsmanship.
• Ability to troubleshoot issues in design or construction.
• Innovative thinking for designing new styles or customizing shoes.
• Testing and improving of CAD software Javero).

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:

• Degree in shoemaking preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must have footwear CAD engineering experience.
• Good knowledge of product development, material and trims
• Product knowledge with a clear understanding of visualizing design concepts
• Knowledge of both PC and Mac computer software/systems an advantage.
• Software skills on PC or Mac (Adobe Illustrator, Photo Shop
• Fluent in English (word and writing)German an advantage.
• Some experience of 3D/Digital creation an advantage.
• 4 years related work experience in the shoe industry, preferably engineering of upper patterns.
• Some knowledge of mold design, shoe design and hand making shoe process.

Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization:

• Partner with Product Creation Lead along with Sourcing and Factory leads to develop industry leading creative and functional (manufacturing and costing) solutions for assigned concept or category.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create and revise Technical Packages for assigned styles/models and ensure all key must haves are achieved, focusing on aesthetic, proportion, costing, and manufacturing
• Interpreting design intent, offering alternative and supplementary solutions; acting as a technical resource to HQ partners and Factory Leads
• Track and facilitate prototyping of multiple projects, identify and address key issues and challenges in construction/manufacturing/costing, and plan accordingly to deliver world class product
• Manage multiple projects with tight timelines, with expectations to manage timelines for self and team
• Acts as a technical resource to other team members and HQ partners
• Steer and coach team members and their creative processes and drive development of direct reports
• Collaborate with HQ with design support for potential in-line and SMU designs
• Review and approve development stages of sample execution
• Participate in creation of annual and long-term Creative Direction strategies
• Present and communicate creative solutions with clarity, effectively selling in ideas to variety of stakeholders
• Identify opportunities of improvement and change, and initiate own proposals/projects
• Seek out new Design resources that can deliver world class results

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• High level of interpreting design intent, offering alternative solutions, and acting as a technical resource
• High level of understanding of 2D and 3D design
• Expert in writing product specs and construction standards instructions
• Strong knowledge of product design and development. Having footwear experience is preferred.
• Proficient working with factory vendors to ensure and improve manufacturability
• Prior knowledge of taking product from conception through implementation preferred
• Knowledge of footwear concepts in construction/development strongly preferred
• Comprehensive understanding of consumer markets, specifically in the sporting goods industry
• Understanding of various product types, silhouettes and categories

• Strong problem solving, presentation, communication and comprehension skills
• Strong collaborator and resilient leader
• Understanding of color / material trends, compatibility, and color placement
• Ability to understand challenges or underlying concerns, share ideas and develop effective responses
• Ability to manage multiple projects with tight timelines, with expectations to manage timelines for self and team
• Highly organized with a high tolerance for ambiguity, with an outstanding ability to seamlessly balance constantly evolving priorities
• Proficient ability to dive deep into details and following through to organize complexity into simplicity
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a keen awareness of the audience
• Digital Design Skills proficiency (design based software knowledge needed: adobe Creative Suite – Illustrator, Photoshop; Rhinoceros and other CAD software knowledge is a plus)
• IT skills: Excel, Word, PowerPoint: advanced /Outlook
• Strong visual communication skills and verbal skills with the ability to create impactful/exciting/effective visuals
• Language: English: excellent

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of Bachelor's degree in design, product design or combination thereof
• Solid education and advanced experience in the creative development of communication tools
• At least 6-8 years Product Design experience in Sporting Goods/Fashion Industry with experience in managerial position.
• Proven experience with the entire design process (project scope, conception, timing and planning, production/execution of design solution, pre-press processes)

Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization:

To design market right products forassigned projects

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop creative solutions to concepts within theassigned 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 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
• Team members

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of fashion design/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)
• 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:

• 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)

Responsibilities

• Contribute to seasonal creative narratives, product ranges, and design stories, ensuring consistency in colour, materials, silhouettes, and graphics.
• Oversee the complete creative process, identifying industry trends in colour, materials, and graphics, and influence merchandising and assortment strategies
• Research industry trends in colour, materials, and patterns, applying insights to product designs.
• Develop innovative design solutions that align market needs with creative concepts.
• Create sketches, renderings, technical drawings, and design documentation according to brand standards and requirements.
• Collaborate with product managers, marketing teams, and development teams to ensure designs align with business goals and user needs.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions, contribute creative ideas, and remain open to feedback for design improvements. Agility to manage unexpected projects, feedback, and people factors from conception to completion in accordance with deadlines
• Ensure all designs align with the brand’s visual identity and quality standards, optimizing the design process for better execution efficiency.
• Stay informed on sustainability trends and incorporate eco-friendly and functional elements into designs.

Key Stakeholders

• Product Marketing (PM)
• Product Development (DA)
• Business Unit (BU)
• Senior Design Director
• Design Director
• Design Team members
• External Resources
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Fashion Design or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in apparel design, with a preference for outdoor or technical wear design experience.
• A minimum of2-3 years of management and leadership experience, demonstrating the ability to drive teams toward achieving strategic goals.
• Strong knowledge of outdoor/technical apparel materials and construction (e.g., Goretex, Pertex, Polartec, seam-sealing technology, etc.).
• Excellent trend awareness, with the ability to integrate fashion and functionality into designs.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey design concepts.
• Proficiency in Adobe Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, etc.) and MS Office.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to clearly and effectively communicate the creative vision, concepts, ideas, and solutions to stakeholders, internal teams, and clients.
• Fluent in English and Mandarin, with strong cross-functional and cross-cultural collaboration skills.
• Applicants must submit a design portfolio.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Speed 100: work on placed t-shirt graphics for the key accounts business
• Execute the seasonal Direction of the Category according to market trends as well as overall Design Direction and ensure consistency though graphics.
• Develop creative graphic solutions to individual products.
• Work with creative process and executes towards given targets and defined design languages and strategies.
• Execute graphic design work according to the visual language of adidas as well as given Corporate Identity guidelines according to legal guidance.
• Verbally present graphic ideas and details with clarity in small groups and team meetings
• Ensure an efficient process and communication flow between design, marketing and development for all issues regarding the ranges and products
• Support product management and development in all issues regarding the realization of graphic solutions

AUTHORITIES

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

• Marketing
• Development
• Team members

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

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

REQUISITE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE / MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• BA or MA in Graphic design or comparable education
• Preferably a practical experience in a design environment

PURPOSE & OVERALL RELEVANCE FOR THE ORGANISATION

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the creative development for concept or systems across multiple athlete and consumer touchpoints, from solution/product to the event or to category handover.

• Develop concepts and creative strategies that fulfill objectives of category-/concept briefs.

• Collaborate with Creative Direction and category to ensure holistic storytelling on product level.

• Collaborate with cross-functional team members to ensure consumer- and brand relevance on projects.

• Lead the execution of creative strategies to ensure end to end creative excellence to the event (consumer facing)/ to the category.

• Direct variety of creative resources (agencies, freelancers, writers, photographers, etc.) on creative execution to ensure holistic creative excellence.

• Review and approve production stages of creative execution.

• Maximize results within given budget and timeframes.

• Participate in creation of annual and long-term Creative Direction strategies.

• Present and communicate creative solutions with clarity, effectively selling in ideas to variety of stakeholders.

• Identify opportunities of improvement and change and initiate own proposals/projects.

• Seek out new design resources that can deliver world class results.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

• Innovation Teams

• Business Units

• Global Operations

• Creative Direction

• External creative resources (agencies, freelancers, photographers, etc.)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• IT skills: Outlook, Miro, PowerPoint, Word, Excel

• Design skills: Sketching, 2D software (Illustrator/photoshop/…), 3D software (i.e Blender, Gravity Sketch, Rhino, …), 3D renders software (i.e. Blender, Keyshot, …), Scripting (grasshopper, AI generated imagery/3D, etc., …)

• Strong visual and verbal skills with the ability to create relevant and

impactful Design solutions

• Art direction of photoshoots, pre-press reviews and approvals.

• Fluent in English (verbal and written).

REQUISITE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE / MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Under-graduate level design education or combination thereof

• Solid education and advanced experience in the creative development

of communication tools

• At least 5 years of experience in sporting goods/fashion industry or design related industry on managerial level

• Proven experience with the entire design process (project scope and time planning, design steps, production/execution of design solution, athlete interactions, pre-press processes)

• Passion for adidas and its mission.

• Passion for sports, culture, design