Adidas SENIOR DESIGN DIRECTOR PARTNERSHIPS 

Greece, Attica, Athens 

323789507

Senior Design Director, Partnerships

Subsidiary/countryUSA

Number of Personnel Managed4-6

Yes

Key Responsibilities

Drive partnership marketing strategies that can be implemented throughout Design

Provide designs for key projects to demonstrate leadership and set a high standard of design excellence

Be up to date on consumers, cultural trends, fashion, sports culture, and athletic findings across multiple categories and disciplines.

Influencing and working closely with Partner(s) on design direction

Oversees all Design Direction from Concepts through Development and Go To Market launches; ensures design and performance objectives; delivers holistic creative process, market research, storytelling, and product design execution.

Key Relationships

External Partner(s)

External Agencies & Creative Resources

Concept to Consumer

Product Operations

Costing and Development

Project Management

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Profound textile, graphic, footwear/apparel design knowledge, and credible expertise

Holistic thinker, can establish and drive end-to-end design strategy and initiatives

Inspirational and visionary leader

Strong presentation, planning, and analytical skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong influence skills and change management

Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed

Comprehensive knowledge of product design with a clear understanding of the athletics market and its culture

Practical knowledge in the field of computer design software/systems and MS Office

Display and model innovative, resilient, and empathetic mindsets

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree (4 years) from a college/university in the field of Industrial Design or Art / minimum of 10 years of experience in the respective field or an equivalent combination out of education and experience

At least 5+ years experience of leading Footwear Design teams

Practical experience in the field of Design, including management experience

Comprehensive knowledge in product design with a clear understanding of the athletics market, connectivity to the athletics statement culture and consumer

Fluency in English