adidas
Designer, Footwear (Creation Center Portland)
adidas, Portland, Oregon, United States, 97204
Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization:
To design market right products for the adidas brand as part of an international design team in cooperation with marketing and development.
Key Responsibilities:
Design and develop creative solutions to concepts within a range. Present the designs in context to the category directionImplement 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 clarityEnsure efficient process and communication flow between design, marketing and development (within x- functional team) for all issues regarding the designed ranges and productsEnsure 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.Key Relationships:
Senior Designer, DirectorProduct Designers for Footwear, ApparelProduct MarketingDevelopmentTestingKnowledge, Skills and Abilities :
Strong knowledge and appreciation for performance and lifestyle footwearBackground in performance, fashion product and design/industrial product or industrial designStrong presentation and communication skillsGood knowledge of product development, material and trimsPassion for DesignHigh level of creativityKnowledge and use of Macintosh computer design software/systems (Photoshop, Illustrator)Fluent in English (spoken and written)Strong understanding of the NAM consumer, trends and marketplace.Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from a college or university, major Design3 years of practical experience in design environment (Footwear/ Apparel/ Accessories - or industrial design, fashion design or similar design related areas)AT ADIDAS WE HAVE A WINNING CULTURE. BUT TO WIN, PHYSICAL POWER IS NOT ENOUGH. JUST LIKE ATHLETES OUR EMPLOYEES NEED MENTAL STRENGTH IN THEIR GAME. WE FOSTER THE ATHLETE'S MINDSET THROUGH A SET OF BEHAVIORS THAT WE WANT TO ENABLE AND DEVELOP IN OUR PEOPLE AND THAT ARE AT THE CORE OF OUR UNIQUE COMPANY CULTURE: THIS IS HOW WE WIN WHILE PLAYING FAIR.
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.
adidas celebrates diversity, supports inclusiveness and encourages individual expression in our workplace. We do not tolerate the harassment or discrimination toward any of our applicants or employees. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Title: Designer, Footwear (Creation Center Portland)
Brand: adidas
Location: Portland
TEAM: Design
State: OR
Country/Region: US
Contract Type: Full time
Number: 514651
Date: Aug 14, 2024
To design market right products for the adidas brand as part of an international design team in cooperation with marketing and development.
Key Responsibilities:
Design and develop creative solutions to concepts within a range. Present the designs in context to the category directionImplement 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 clarityEnsure efficient process and communication flow between design, marketing and development (within x- functional team) for all issues regarding the designed ranges and productsEnsure 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.Key Relationships:
Senior Designer, DirectorProduct Designers for Footwear, ApparelProduct MarketingDevelopmentTestingKnowledge, Skills and Abilities :
Strong knowledge and appreciation for performance and lifestyle footwearBackground in performance, fashion product and design/industrial product or industrial designStrong presentation and communication skillsGood knowledge of product development, material and trimsPassion for DesignHigh level of creativityKnowledge and use of Macintosh computer design software/systems (Photoshop, Illustrator)Fluent in English (spoken and written)Strong understanding of the NAM consumer, trends and marketplace.Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from a college or university, major Design3 years of practical experience in design environment (Footwear/ Apparel/ Accessories - or industrial design, fashion design or similar design related areas)AT ADIDAS WE HAVE A WINNING CULTURE. BUT TO WIN, PHYSICAL POWER IS NOT ENOUGH. JUST LIKE ATHLETES OUR EMPLOYEES NEED MENTAL STRENGTH IN THEIR GAME. WE FOSTER THE ATHLETE'S MINDSET THROUGH A SET OF BEHAVIORS THAT WE WANT TO ENABLE AND DEVELOP IN OUR PEOPLE AND THAT ARE AT THE CORE OF OUR UNIQUE COMPANY CULTURE: THIS IS HOW WE WIN WHILE PLAYING FAIR.
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.
adidas celebrates diversity, supports inclusiveness and encourages individual expression in our workplace. We do not tolerate the harassment or discrimination toward any of our applicants or employees. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Title: Designer, Footwear (Creation Center Portland)
Brand: adidas
Location: Portland
TEAM: Design
State: OR
Country/Region: US
Contract Type: Full time
Number: 514651
Date: Aug 14, 2024