Adidas FOOTWEAR DESIGNER COLOR & MATERIALS 

United States, Colorado, Denver 

709688978

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Continuously aware of information needed to design a consumer and brand relevant product. Should include all possible sources to gain this information:

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

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

• Store checks, market visits, and team travel as provided

• Relevant forecast and sell-through numbers from our Marketing counterparts

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

Assists a team in seasonal and long-term design direction for their category within the following topics

• Footwear Color

• Footwear Materials

Contributes to aforementioned design direction by, but not limited to

• Assisting in trend forecasting content relevant to our consumer and brand

Works closely with members of the category’s design team. This includes but is not limited to

• Providing Color and Material content and direction

• Collaboration and critiquing

PRODUCT EXECUTION

Assists in designing Footwear Color and Material executions for Inline and/or Key Account ranges with input from Design, Marketing, and Development. This includes but is not limited to

• Seasonal prep and research stated above

• Assists in creating color design presentations; both physical and digital.

• Exploratory process to reach final solution

• Creates Color CADs and Material Maps & Graphic Maps

• Works closely with Development to assist in development process & costing; meet development timelines and calendar deadlines per seasonal milestone.

• Assists in communicating inspiration and storytelling to Marketing

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Computer Skills

• 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.

• Ability to influence and collaborate with key business partners

• Knowledge of virtual tools is required

FTW tools: Rhino, Modo, ICAD Pro, or similar 3D design tools

REQUISITE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE / MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Four year college or university degree in industrial, graphics, apparel or footwear design

• 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