About the role
PURPOSE & OVERALL RELEVANCE FOR THE ORGANISATION
To design market right products for assigned projects as part of an international design team in cooperation with marketing and development.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Design and develop creative solutions to concepts within the assigned category or specialty area or project. Present the designs in context to the category direction. • Implement the 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. • Creating 3D concept representation, 3D assets, digital product information for an accurate development and decision-making process
KEY RELATIONSHIPS
• Marketing • Development • Team members
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
• Strong knowledge of fashion design/industrial product or industrial design • Strong presentation and communication skills • Good knowledge of product development, material and trims for assigned product range • 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 3D skills and knowledge of virtual tools are required APP tools: Clo3D, Browzwear, VStitcher or similar 3D fashion design tools FTW tools: Rhino, Modo, ICAD Pro, or similar 3D design tools[TW1.1]
REQUISITE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE / MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor degree (B.A.) from a college or university, major Design or industrial product enginering • 3 years of practical experience in design environment (Footwear/ Apparel/ Accessories - or industrial design, fashion design or similar design related areas)
