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Adidas SENIOR DESIGNER 
Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City 
713360016

18.11.2024

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