Adidas DESIGNER APPAREL FUTURE STYLE 

China, Shanghai, Yangpu District 

177583436

Key Responsibilities

Creative Direction & Design Excellence

• Actively shape and develop compelling design concepts that push creative boundaries for key product initiatives.

• Ensure visual identity and design language remain consistent and aligned with the brand’s creative direction at every stage.

• Champion originality and innovation in apparel design.

• Translate concepts into refined sketches and tech packs with precision, handing over complete, accurate design packages to the development team within deadlines.

• Good cross-functional collaboration and communication ensure shared creative ownership and in-house synergy.

Project & Workflow Management.

• Enforce disciplined design processes that uphold quality, timelines, and creative integrity.

• proactively address potential delays, ensuring flawless execution from concept to delivery.

Innovation & Market Insights

• Conduct continuous trend research across sport culture and technology to ensure Adidas Sportswear stays culturally relevant and forward-thinking.

• Integrate new materials, technologies, and sustainable innovations into the design process to future-proof product offerings.

• Maintain a sharp understanding of the China consumer landscape, using those insights to influence design direction and product storytelling.

Key Relationships

• Design Director / Senior Designers

• Product Marketing

• Product Development

• Sourcing & Materials Teams

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Exceptional design sensibility with a keen eye for form, function, and aesthetic balance.

• Expert-level proficiency in industry-standard design software (Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and etc.).

• Strong storytelling and communication skills—both visually and verbally.

• Understanding of product creation from concept through to production.

• Proven ability to work in fast-paced environments and manage multiple priorities with agility.

• Fluent in English (written and spoken); Mandarin proficiency is a plus.

Education & Experience

• Degree in Fashion Design, Sportswear Design, or a related field—or equivalent industry experience.

• 6–8 years of proven design experience in outdoor brands, fashion, or sports industry.

• Demonstrated success in owning and driving design projects end-to-end, with tangible impact on brand and business.

• Experience working in or for the China market preferred.

• Passion for sport, fashion, and innovation—and a strong belief in the Adidas brand mission.