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Purpose for the organization:
Key Responsibilities:
1. Lead and drive S.E.E.D. product creation in partnership with director, S.E.E.D. designers, internal business units and external partners/ retailers.
Develop seasonal design direction of S.E.E.D. x adidas co-branded product in partnership with Design Director, external partners that align with brand identity, initiatives and market trends that resonate with target consumers.
Develop concepts and creative strategies that fulfill objectives of business unit, partnership, and product briefs.
Create and hand-off techpaks to development partners that deliver against product brief expectations.
Ensure premium product quality and dates/ gates are met in a timely fashion solidifying successful product delivery to the marketplace.
Partner with S.E.E.D. Sr Studio Manager, B.U. and external partners to manage product creation calendars across all projects.
Disseminate design intentions by creating professional level presentations of ideas and verbally communicate with clarity and expertise.
Drive efficient processes and communication between internal and external teams.
Self-manage own creative process and execute towards given design direction within the category.
Lead and manage myriad internal and external partnerships involved in the end-to-end Product Creation Process – BU’s, cross-functional partners, external collaboration partners
2. Manage S.E.E.D. designer success and career readiness in partnership with S.E.E.D. Director.
Teach and mentor 6-12 S.E.E.D. designers through the product creation process of designing and developing “go-to-market” products across Graphics, Color, Materials, Footwear, Apparel and Accessories Design.
Manage S.E.E.D. designer success through touchbases, written and verbal feedback, 90 Day Plan goal setting, #MyBest performance ratings, TLU and calibration reviews in partnership with HR and S.E.E.D. director.
Lead daily communication and engagement with S.E.E.D. designers around project goals, guidelines, updates, calendars, performance, feedback etc.
Play a pivotal role in continuous review and planning of S.E.E.D. curriculum together with Design Director and S.E.E.D. curriculum partner, i.e.
Engage in learning module planning sessions, live sessions & design reviews to ensure alignment across learning and product creation for S.E.E.D. designers.
Lead integration of product creation projects into S.E.E.D. learning module assignments to ensure coursework is used for experiential learning on product creation processes
Key Relationships:
S.E.E.D. Leadership Team
S.E.E.D. Designers
S.E.E.D. Studio Manager
Pensole Lewis College of Business & Design
i.e. (Industry Education) partner
Originals L.A. (OG L.A.)
Peers in Design Community – Apparel, Footwear, Color, Material, Graphics
Design Leadership Team/s – function and business units.
Marketing & Development in partnering business units.
Brand Communications, Retail, C2C
Business Units - Basketball, Culture Collaborations & Partnerships, Skateboarding and many others
Design Operations
Portland Maker Lab team
Partnerships team
Freelancers/ Consultants
External partners, schools, and colleges
Agency Partners
Human Resources, Talent & DEI
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Ability to inspire, think creatively and strategically, synthesize data, and develop innovative solutions within an entrepreneurial environment.
Capability to mentor and influence people regardless of reporting lines.
Profound knowledge of color/ print/ pattern/ material and/ or industrial design.
Innovative and collaborative leader and coach with high performing diverse teams.
Proven skills and capabilities in project, organization, and time management.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong client management, influencing and collaborative skills.
Be pro-active, organized, hardworking and have a keen eye for detail.
Strong visual and verbal skills with the ability to create impactful/exciting visuals.
Strong presentation and communication skills
Ability to work both alone and as part of a team.
Proven experience with the entire design process (project scope and time planning, design steps, production/ execution of design solution, pre-press processes).
Working knowledge of Mac software (Keynote, Numbers), design programs (i.e. Illustrator, Photoshop).
Knowledge of basic design terminology preferred. Proficiency in MS Office products (Word, Teams, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
Fluent in English (spoken and written)
Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university in relevant Design subject or equivalent combination of education and experience.
At least 6-8 years practical experience in design environment (Footwear/ Apparel/ Accessories - or industrial design, fashion design or similar design related areas)
Experience in design education, teaching/ facilitation, and learner development/ management (ideally within the brand/corporate arena/educational setting).
Preferred candidate has experience working on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Efforts/ Initiatives
Proven experience with the entire design process (project scope and time planning, design steps, production/execution of design solution)
Passion for adidas and its mission
Passion for sports, culture, design, education, and teaching/ mentorship
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