Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization:

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 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

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree (B.A.) from a college or university, major Design or industrial product engineering
• 3 years of practical experience in design environment (Footwear/ Apparel/ Accessories - or industrial design, fashion design or similar design related areas)

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• COURAGE: Speak up when you see an opportunity; step up when you see a need..
• OWNERSHIP: Pick up the ball. Be proactive, take responsibility and follow-through.
• INNOVATION: Elevate to win. Be curious, test and learn new and better ways of doing things.
• TEAMPLAY: Win together. Work collaboratively and cultivate a shared mindset.
• INTEGRITY: Play by the rules. Hold yourself and others accountable to our company’s standards.
• RESPECT: Value all players. Display empathy, be inclusive and show dignity to all.