Adidas DESIGN DIRECTOR 

Germany, Bavaria 

212615424

PURPOSE & OVERALL RELEVANCE FOR THE ORGANISATION

familiar with theseworlds with demonstrated capabilitiesin concepting and executingbranded content and campaigns to a global audience.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the creative development for Brand Creative, across multiple consumer touchpoints, from 2D to retail to digital and moving image.
• Develop concepts and creative strategies that fulfil objectives of category, concept and brief and fulfil brand vision.
• Advise / Support Communications / Business Units / Creative Direction partners on the creative interpretation of project specific and strategic needs while guiding the implementation of the Brand Creative.
• Create and Drive Creative Community Culture – developing unique inspiration and learning experiences.
• Collaborate with cross-functional brand partners to ensure consumer- and brand focus.
• Set creative and assignment-related priorities for the team.
• Lead the execution of creative strategies to ensure end to end creative excellence, from sell-in to sell-out (consumer-facing)
• Direct variety of creative resources (agencies, freelancers, videographers, photographers etc) on creative execution to ensure holistic creative excellence.
• Review and approve all stages of creative execution, both inhouse and from external partners.
• Maximise results within given budget and timeframes.
• Participate in creation of annual and long-term Creative Direction strategies, in support of the Senior Design Director.
• 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
• Act as a thought leader for the wider Brand Creative team in the realm of creativity and brand building.
• Seek out new creative resources and platforms that can deliver world class results.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

• Senior Design Director Brand Creative
• Design Directors, Senior Designers, Director Operations
• Holistic Brand Expression Team
• Product Marketing teams
• Product Design teams
• Brand and Business Units Communications
• External Agencies and Art/Creative Directors
• External Creative Resources

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• IT skills: Excel, Word, PowerPoint: advanced /Outlook
• Design apps: expert
• Strong visual and verbal skills with the ability to create impactful/exciting visuals
• Language: English: excellent
• Solid education and advanced experience in the creative development of communication tools
• Proven experience with the entire design process (project scope and time planning, design steps, production/execution of design solution, pre-press processes)
• Passion for adidas and sport culture
• Passion for creativity and design

REQUISITE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE / MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Under-graduate level Design education or combination thereof
• At least 8 years experience in Sporting Goods/Fashion Industry or Design on managerial level
• Minimum 2 years personnel management experience

PURPOSE & OVERALL RELEVANCE FOR THE ORGANISATION

familiar with theseworlds with demonstrated capabilitiesin concepting and executingbranded content and campaigns to a global audience.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the creative development for Brand Creative, across multiple consumer touchpoints, from 2D to retail to digital and moving image.
• Develop concepts and creative strategies that fulfil objectives of category, concept and brief and fulfil brand vision.
• Advise / Support Communications / Business Units / Creative Direction partners on the creative interpretation of project specific and strategic needs while guiding the implementation of the Brand Creative.
• Create and Drive Creative Community Culture – developing unique inspiration and learning experiences.
• Collaborate with cross-functional brand partners to ensure consumer- and brand focus.
• Set creative and assignment-related priorities for the team.
• Lead the execution of creative strategies to ensure end to end creative excellence, from sell-in to sell-out (consumer-facing)
• Direct variety of creative resources (agencies, freelancers, videographers, photographers etc) on creative execution to ensure holistic creative excellence.
• Review and approve all stages of creative execution, both inhouse and from external partners.
• Maximise results within given budget and timeframes.
• Participate in creation of annual and long-term Creative Direction strategies, in support of the Senior Design Director.
• 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
• Act as a thought leader for the wider Brand Creative team in the realm of creativity and brand building.
• Seek out new creative resources and platforms that can deliver world class results.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

• Senior Design Director Brand Creative
• Design Directors, Senior Designers, Director Operations
• Holistic Brand Expression Team
• Product Marketing teams
• Product Design teams
• Brand and Business Units Communications
• External Agencies and Art/Creative Directors
• External Creative Resources

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• IT skills: Excel, Word, PowerPoint: advanced /Outlook
• Design apps: expert
• Strong visual and verbal skills with the ability to create impactful/exciting visuals
• Language: English: excellent
• Solid education and advanced experience in the creative development of communication tools
• Proven experience with the entire design process (project scope and time planning, design steps, production/execution of design solution, pre-press processes)
• Passion for adidas and sport culture
• Passion for creativity and design

REQUISITE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE / MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Under-graduate level Design education or combination thereof
• At least 8 years experience in Sporting Goods/Fashion Industry or Design on managerial level
• Minimum 2 years personnel management experience