Designer Swimwear - Specialist Sports (m/f/d)

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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, artwork
• Visualize ideas for products and ranges with a high degree of expertise.
• Creating AI concept representation, 3D assets, AI product information for an accurate development and decision-making process

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Strong knowledge of fashion design - Performance background is a plus
• 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 Mac computer design software/systems (Photoshop, Illustrator)
• Fluent in English (spoken and written)
• Strong AI skills and 3D knowledge tools are required

APP tools: Vizcom, Fermat, Clo3D, or similar 3D fashion design tools

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.