adidas is hiring: Senior Designer - Apparel in Portland

PURPOSE & OVERALL RELEVANCE FOR THE ORGANISATION * Create market relevant, industry leading apparel to generate a desirable and clear adidas brand image, from sell-in to sellout (consumer-facing) KEY RESPONSIBILITIES * Lead the Creative development for NAM market SMUs across multiple consumer touchpoints within the following topics: o Concept creation o Material and trim selection/development o Apparel Design o Graphic and print direction o Product execution * Lead the execution of creative brand strategies to ensure end to end creative excellence * Develop concepts and creative strategies that fulfil objectives of consumer, category, concept, briefs * Drive creation of quick-turn, trend-right, and consumer relevant product to fill market or account needs * Lead a culture of collaboration, respect, and inclusion within design team and cross-functional counterparts * Drive collaboration across multiple categories and business units * Maintain awareness and understanding of target consumer/market translating key insights through a brand lens * Translate market or account need into brand-right volume-driving product * Work with seasonal color palette to create compelling color assortments that fit within the greater brand offering * Review and approve production stages of creative execution * Maximise results within given budget (FOB targets) and timeframes * Create detailed and precise 2D and 3D tech packs * Work on multiple development calendars within a season (up to 4) * Build 3D concept representation, 3D assets, digital product information for an accurate development and decision-making process * Present and communicate concept/designs with clarity and impact, effectively selling in ideas to a variety of stakeholders including sales reps, account buyers, and brand partners/athletes. * Play an active role in account partnerships including sell-in meetings and buyer interactions * Maintain awareness of sell-through, bookings, and market feedback to identify opportunities for future product * Participate in creation of seasonal and long-term Creative Direction strategies * Identify opportunities of improvement and change, and initiate own proposals/projects KEY RELATIONSHIPS * Design Director, Senior Director CCP * Apparel Designers/Assistant Designers, Footwear Designers * Product Marketing * Development/Pattern/ Materials * Global Creation Center counterparts KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES * Advanced knowledge of end-to-end apparel creation process from initial sketch to garment production * Advanced level execution in Adobe Illustrator and CLO 3D (or similar 3D software) required * Strong 3D skills and knowledge of virtual tools required * Advanced presentation skills with a strong ability to create impactful visuals and engage others through storytelling, insight, and passion for the product * Strong understanding of wholesale environment including retail floor space (i.e. table programs vs wall assortments), account distribution, etc. * Fluent in English (spoken and written) * IT skills: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook REQUISITE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE / MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS * Undergraduate level Design education or combination thereof * Solid education and advanced experience in the creative development of communication tools * At least 6-8 years' experience in Sporting Goods/Fashion Industry or Design on managerial level * Proven experience with the entire design process (project scope and time planning, design steps, production/execution of design solution, pre-press processes) * Passion for adidas and its mission * Passion for sports, culture, design