Adidas DESIGNER FOOTWEAR CREATION CENTER PORTLAND 

France, Ile-de-France 

66830822

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop creative solutions to concepts within a range. Present the designs in context to the category direction.
• Implementthe creative vision in a product range for the category.
• Self-Manage own creative process and execute towards given design languages within the category.
• Execute design work according to the visual language of adidas as well as given Corporate Identity guidelines according to legal guidance.
• Verbally present product ideas and details with clarity
• Ensure efficient process and communication flow between design, marketing and development (within x- functional team) for all issues regarding the designed ranges and products
• Ensure proper handover of sketches into development. Main duty is to submit all relevant information needed for the development process such as sketches, detail sketches, fabric and trim indication, artworks …
• Visualize ideas for products and ranges with a high degree of expertise.

Key Relationships:

• Senior Designer, Director
• Product Designers for Footwear, Apparel
• Product Marketing
• Development

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong knowledge and appreciation for performance and lifestyle footwear
• Background in performance, fashion product and design/industrial product or industrial design
• Strong presentation and communication skills
• Good knowledge of product development, material and trims
• Passion for Design
• High level of creativity
• Knowledge and use of Macintosh computer design software/systems (Photoshop, Illustrator)
• Fluent in English (spoken and written)
• Strong understanding of the NAM consumer, trends and marketplace.

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from a college or university, major Design
• 3 years of practical experience in design environment (Footwear/ Apparel/ Accessories - or industrial design, fashion design or similar design related areas)