Job Description

Area adidas Brand
Department Creative Direction North America
Direct Reporting Line VP Design
Subsidiary/country North America
Location Los Angeles
GSMS Grade M3
Number of Personnel Managed 0

PURPOSE & OVERALL RELEVANCE FOR THE ORGANIZATION

1. Work on Impactful Industry-Leading Executions : Play a key role in shaping cutting-edge apparel and footwear direction through color and material design.
2. Drive Brand Innovation : Collaborate with North America creation teams and the global Creative Direction Function to build a forward-thinking, cohesive color and material strategy.
3. Strategic Partnerships & Insights : Work closely with Color Directors, Business Unit Leads, and Material teams to gather insights and needs.
4. Trendsetting & Market Influence : Identify and establish long-term and seasonal color and material trends that captivate creators and drive a modern and relevant retail representation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Stay up to date on information needed to design consumer and brand relevant products through various sources such as trade fairs, cultural events, athlete insights, trade publications, and fashion magazines.
2. Verbally and visually present color, new material, and trim ideas/details with clarity in small and large group meetings.
3. Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate with various departments, including Trend & Insights, Product Design, BU color design teams to ensure cohesive visual communication.
4. Conduct store checks, market visits, material fairs, and team travel as provided.
5. Create 3D concept representations and digital product information for accurate development and decision-making processes.
6. Drive and work with the global team in seasonal and long-term design direction for the brand with a specific North America focus.
7. Act as a key person in defining, directing, & curating design direction by providing trend forecasting content relevant to our consumer and brand.
8. Support in creating, presenting, and applying Creative Direction specific presentations.

PRODUCT EXECUTION

1. Drive Apparel/Footwear Color & Material executions for Creative Direction Exhibition, including vision and expectations for seasonal prep and research.
2. Create product design presentations; both physical and digital.
3. Travel to Asia for development trips (not always required).
4. Assist in designing Footwear Color and Material executions for Inline and/or Key Account ranges.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

1. Computer Skills: Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop, Power Point/Key Note, Apple Mac Operating system.
2. Ability to understand design concepts and think conceptually.
3. Ability to operate in a fast-paced, ever-changing work environment.
4. Works well in a team environment and engages with many stakeholders.
5. Ability and desire to push themselves, others, and the brand forward.

REQUISITE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE / MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Min. 6 years of work experience in color, concept and/or materials design for apparel and/or footwear including university education. Thorough knowledge of art and design with clear understanding of visual design or any design-related environment.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at adidas means championing individual uniqueness and cultivating a culture of belonging in which everyone can create at their best. We embrace diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

AT ADIDAS WE HAVE A WINNING CULTURE.

• COURAGE: Speak up when you see an opportunity; step up when you see a need.
• OWNERSHIP: Be proactive, take responsibility and follow-through.
• INNOVATION: Be curious, test and learn new and better ways of doing things.
• TEAMPLAY: Win together. Work collaboratively.
• INTEGRITY: Hold yourself and others accountable to our company’s standards.
• RESPECT: Display empathy and inclusiveness.

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