Adidas SENIOR COLOR & MATERIALS DESIGNER 

Singapore, Singapore 

540198125

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Stay up to date on information needed to design consumer and brand relevant products through various sources:

Trade fairs, cultural events, and sporting events, athlete insights

Trade publications, general interest press, trend services, fashion and sportswear magazines and websites

Creating 3D concept representation, 3D assets, digital product information for an accurate development and decision-making process

Apparel and Footwear Materials concepts and stories

Key person in defining, directing, & curating aforementioned design direction by, but not limited to:

Working with Local and Global counterparts to provide category relative Color and Material direction when required cross-location or cross-category alignment is concerned.

Acts as a brand ambassador between all categories looking for opportunities to connect direction, product, and people

Support to create, presents, and applies Creative Direction specific presentations

PRODUCT EXECUTION

Vision and expectations for seasonal prep and research stated above

Creates product design presentations; both physical and digital

Travel to Asia for development trips (not always required)

Drives, shapes, and informs communicating inspiration and storytelling tools to North America Creative communities.

Seasonal prep and research stated above

Exploratory process to reach final solution

Works closely with material supplier to assist in development process and calendar deadlines per seasonal milestone.

Assists in communicating inspiration and storytelling to BUs

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Computer Skills inclusive of:

Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop

Power Point/Key Note

Apple Mac Operating system

3D not required, but beneficial

Ability to understand design concepts and think conceptually

Ability to create designs that meet category needs and commercial opportunities

Ability to operate in a fast pace, ever changing work environment

Works well in a team environment. This position requires employee to engage with many stakeholders, as well as manage various information and relationships

Ability and desire to push themselves, others, and the brand forward.

REQUISITE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE / MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Min. 6 years of work experience in color, concept and/or materials design for apparel and/or footwear including university education

Thorough knowledge of art and design with clear understanding of visual design or any design related environment

Equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be substituted for degree'