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adidas

Apparel Designer

adidas, Portland, Oregon, United States, 97204

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DESIGNER, APPAREL

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 (within x- functional team) for all issues regarding the designed ranges

and products

* Create detailed and precise 2D and 3D tech packs

* Execute successful tech pack handovers to development, submitting all relevant

information needed for the development process such as sketches, detail sketches,

fabric and trim indication, artwork.

* 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 * Design team members

* Product Marketing

* Development/Pattern/ Materials 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 (Adobe

Illustrator, Photoshop)

* Strong 3D skills and knowledge of virtual tools are required

APP tools: Clo3D, Browzwear, VStitcher or similar 3D fashion design tools

* Fluent in English (spoken and written) REQUISITE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE / MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS * Bachelor's 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)