Develop the seasonal design direction of the relevant scope according to market trends as well as Brand Design Direction and ensure consistency through products and ranges
Steer and drive the conceptualization process within of the category
Drive Design team toward objectives and implement process changes
Mentor Design team members and their creative processes
Inspire and motivate teams to pursue cutting edge ideas that are innovative and original in the market, by researching functional criteria for product and product concepts and outlining areas of innovation
Ensure the correct execution of Corporate Identity guidelines and against legal restrictions within the category.
Verbally present category design strategies with clarity and expertise.
Disseminate Design Strategy into category and x-functional teams
Create professional level presentations of ideas; from loose sketch to detailed renderings to Digital Presentation
Ensure efficient processes and communication between external and internal teams
Key Relationships:
Product Marketing
Product Development
Global Design Lead
Fellow designers
External partners
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Profound knowledge of sport products and fashion design/industrial product
Innovative and collaborative mind
Excellent communication skills
Strong influencing skills
High level of initiative & maturity
Ability to inspire, think creatively and strategically as well as to act tactically
Problem solving attitude & can-do personality
Fluent in English (reading and written)
IT skills: Photoshop, Illustrator, Excel, Word, PowerPoint: advanced /Outlook
Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university in a relevant Design subject or equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum of 8 years’ practical experience in a relevant area
Proven experience with the entire design process (project scope and time planning, design steps, production/execution of design solution)