Adidas DIRECTOR OUTDOOR APPAREL DESIGN 

United States, South Carolina, Spartanburg 

501614219

Director – Outdoor Apparel Design

:

: CCS / Outdoor

Direct Reporting Line:Senior Design Director

Indirect/secondary reporting line:

: China

Number of Personnel Managed:see org. chart

Responsibilities

• Create and direct the seasonal creative narratives, ranges, and product stories, ensuring alignment across product type, colour, materials, and graphics

• Oversee the complete creative process, identifying industry trends in colour, materials, and graphics, and influence merchandising and assortment strategies

• Distil abstract business concepts and customer needs into creative solutions
  
• Take responsibility for the creative vision and the standard of output across team members who work under her/him
  
• Pitch ideas confidently and present the creative vision clearly to stakeholders, as well as communicate in the same manner to members of the design team
  
• Have strong people management and leadership skills to hire, develop, and inspire the design team
  
• Ensure that all the team’s creative output/visuals are consistent with the overall brand’s identity and qualitative level
  
• Lead multiple projects from conception to completion in accordance with deadlines
  
• Agility to manage and supervise unexpected projects, feedback, and people factors
  
• Collaborate with other team membersrelevant functions to ensure alignment with the strategic priorities of the brands
  
• Champion new ideas, ask smart questions, take risks
  
• Drive the identification of long-term and seasonal trends within the industry, contributing to innovative retail strategies that keep the brand ahead of the curve

• Guide and optimize the creative process to ensure that final products not only align with brand image but also meet commercial objectives

• Develop and implement Design and Creation strategies for key projects, setting a high standard for design excellence and expectations throughout the organization

• Lead and mentor the design team both creatively and organizationally, fostering an environment of innovation and collaboration

• lead and inspire a team of talented designers, creating meaningful and engaging experiences for users, and growing and developing your own skills and career
  
• Ensure the correct execution of Corporate Identity guidelines and against legal restrictions within the category

Key Stakeholders

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

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree / Masters / Fashion Design,or equivalent professional experience
  
• A minimum of 8 or more years of experience as a senior-level designer. Preference will be given to candidates who have experience directing outdoor brands,with a proven track record of successful projects
  
• A minimum of3-5 years of management and leadership experience, demonstrating the ability to drive teams toward achieving strategic goals
  
• Exceptional creative vision and leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a diverse team
  
• Excellent knowledge and solid hard skill over outdoor/technical wear (e.g. Goretex, Pertex, Polartec, seam-sealing, insulation, etc.)
  
• Strong Industry knowledge and high sensitivity of trend that able to conduct and incorporate it into the design work
  
• Experienced in collaboration projects (crossover fashion & functional outdoor) with external partner is preferable
  
• Ability to work with stakeholders to understand detailed requirements and determine a plan that will ensure they are met or exceeded, be open to receiving feedback and constructive criticism
  
• Excellent interpersonal skills to clearly and effectively communicate the creative vision, concepts, ideas, and solutions to stakeholders, internal teams, and clients
  
• Ability to work effectively in a team setting, including synthesizing abstract ideas into concrete design implications
  
• Extensive supervisory experience (including leadership, team-building, and delegation) leading and managing a creative team
  
• Be excited about collaborating and communicating closely with teams and other stakeholders via a distributed model to regularly deliver design solutions for approval
  
• With Performance wear experience is desirable and prioritized
  
• Fluency in English/ Mandarin with excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Proficient in Adobe Suite and MS Office.

• Suitable candidates should also apply with their portfolios