Adidas SENIOR DESIGNER 

Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City 

713360016

Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization:

Key Responsibilities:

Create and visualize ideas for color concepts and application for apparel and footwear. Stay continuously tuned to Color, Finish and Materials trends with a high degree of expertise and storytelling. Drive implementation of the seasonal color direction across the brand

• Lead Seasonal preparation and research: Design and develop and be part of shaping the creative vision and direction for the seasonal Color palette (based on cultural and trend insights).

• Create Color and Finish application concepts in context to the seasonal creative direction.

• Implement the creative vision seasonally and support with in-season color direction and go to market presentation needs.

• Self-manage creative process, lead, and mentor as required project members as a key stakeholder on concept level and in communication, and execute towards design themes for the season.

• Ensure efficient process and communication flow between design team and cross functional partners.

• Use digital (e.g. 3D, photoshop, illustrator) tools to visualize concepts, create physical samples with a variety of materials and mediums. For example, but not limited to, working with Footwear materials team to create cohesive color + materials design concepts.

• Co-lead the process of physical creation of technical color standards, understanding the chemical process and make-up of color standards including achievability testing in collaboration with the Color Management team

• Verbally present color concept ideas and details with clarity and credibility.

• Create design presentations; physical and digital, co-moderate implementation sessions and co-present at milestone presentations like BKO Color Deep Dive

• Create supportive Color CADS, Renderings, Material and Graphic maps as required

Key Relationships:

This includes but is not limited to:

• Providing color content and direction

• Collaboration and critiquing

• To understand technical details of the product

Cross-functional collaborations:

• Color, Materials and Graphics label leads and Color, Materials and Graphics partners in Design teams in vertical Business categories i.e., BU Training, Running, Originals etc.

• Design and business partners in horizontal functions, i.e., Brand Expression, Innovation teams and Merchandising

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Expert Knowledge and experience in CMF, Footwear, Apparel or Accessories design

• Leadership experience e.g., working with freelancers or direct reports

• Ability to identify trends in design and culture with a strong understanding of Color and Product trends relevant to the brand and its consumers.

• Understanding of brand history, current positioning and marketplace (Footwear, Apparel, streetwear, fashion, sport)

• Experienced and knowledgeable in an understanding of product. From color, material, construction to production.

• Strong presentation and communication skills

• Strong conceptual thinker with ability to bring ideals to life physically and digitally

• High taste level and visual aesthetic with an ability to create future visionary concepts

• Project management experience would be desirable but not essential.

• High level of creativity with ability to understand design concepts and think conceptually

• Ability to influence, negotiate and collaborate with key business partners

• Ability to design for new initiatives and products with a fresh, innovative perspective

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

• Strong knowledge and use of Macintosh computer design software/systems (Photoshop, Illustrator)

• Knowledge of 3D software programs for illustration and ideation

• Fluent in English (spoken and written)

• Ability to travel

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:

• Associates degree or bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from a college or university with Art, Fashion or Product Design focus

• 5 years of practical experience in design environment (Footwear/ Apparel/ Accessories - or industrial design, fashion design or similar design related areas)

• Thorough knowledge of art and design with clear understanding of visual design or design related discipline and conceptual storytelling

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

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