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$125k-175k (estimate)
Full Time | Consumer Goods
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Design Director, Partnerships
Design Director, PartnershipsArea adidas Brand
Department Culture, Collaborations & Partnerships
Direct Reporting Line: D Direct Reporting Line Sr Design Director
Indirect/secondary reporting line VP Culture, Collaborations & Partnerships
Subsidiary/country USA
Location Los Angeles, California
Number of Personnel Managed 1 - 5
Purpose & Overall Relevance for the OrganizationThe work created will function to shape and steer the Partnership(s) Creative Vision into product expression in partnership with adidas/ Partner product creation teams. Create industry leading advanced design solutions that provide design direction to the look/ feel of Partnership strategy to market. Lead and establish team and direction of designs provided by Senior Design Leader(s) and Partner. Maintain and nurture the design, material and color direction with the Design team, Development, Marketing, and the consumer. Influence both design teams developing Current and Future product initiatives across key categories based on direction of Senior Design Leader(s) & Partner.
Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop the seasonal Direction of the Design according to market trends as well as overall Design Direction and ensure consistency though products and ranges
Be a key functional relationship interface with Culture, Collaborations & Partnerships Senior Leadership Team, Originals, Basketball & Partnerships Creative Direction, ADIDAS Business Unit teams, External Consultants and Partner(s)
Direct variety of creative resources (agencies, freelancers, etc) on creative execution to ensure holistic creative excellence
Be at a global forefront of design trends and innovation as well as their application
Steer and drive the conceptualization process
Manage a team towards objectives and implement process changes
Steer and coach team members and their creative processes and drive development of direct reports.
Inspire and motivate teams to pursue cutting edge ideas that are innovative and original in the market, by researching functional criteria for product and product concepts and outlining area of innovation
Work closely with Culture, Collaborations & Partnerships category design to drive seamless collaboration.
Ensure the correct execution of Corporate Identity guidelines and against legal restrictions within the category.
Verbally present strategies with clarity and expertise.
Disseminate Design Strategy into design team and x-functional teams
Create professional level presentations of ideas; from loose sketch to detailed renderings to Digital Presentation
Ensure efficient processes and communication between external and internal teams
Key RelationshipsProduct Marketing/Go To Market / Brand Communicatinss
Development
Sample Room
Culture, Collaborations & Partnerships Design Teams wider Originals Basketball and Partnerships Design teams
Adidas Brand Design Teams
External creative partners
Partner
Knowledge, Skills And AbilitiesIT skills: Excel, Word, PowerPoint: advanced/Outlook
Knowledge and use of Macintosh computer design software/systems (Photoshop, Illustrator)
Strong visual and verbal skills with the ability to create impactful/existing visuals
Passion for sports, culture, design
Innovative and highly collaborative leader and coach
Profound knowledge of fashion product and fashion design/industrial product or industrial design
Excellent communication skills
Strong influencing skills
Ability to lead teams through complex and ambiguous projects while maintaining positivity, productivity, and speed
High level of initiative & maturity
Ability to inspire, think creatively and strategically as well as to act tactically
Problem solving attitude & can-do personality. Proven ability to find avenues to success in the face of challenges
Fluent in English (spoken and written)
Lead teams across multiple locations, build and manage hybrid teams, including external creative resources
Requisite Education And Experience / Minimum QualificationsUnder-graduate level Design education or combination thereof
Solid education and advanced experience in the creative development of communication tools
At least 10 years’ experience in Sporting Goods/Fashion Industry or Design on managerial level
3 years personnel management experience
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 it’s mission
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 and seek to create a workforce that reflects our consumers and communities. adidas offers robust and progressive medical, including HSA (Health Savings Account) with employer funding or FSA (Flexible Spending Account) options, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, adoption, with surrogate and fertility support, short and long-term disability, and basic life and AD&D insurance, which can be supplemented with employee-paid coverage. Employees are able to enroll in adidas’ 401k plan and Stock Purchase Plan with employer match. Full-time employees are eligible for education assistance and generous Leave policies including 12 weeks of paid parental leave.
Employees are eligible to earn an annual bonus based on both company and personal performance. Employees accrue prorated flexible time off in the amount .4388 hours per day that increases with years of service, eleven paid holidays throughout the calendar year and Service Time Off during milestone years. The anticipated low and high end of the base pay range for this position is $185,000 to $212,750. Actual salary will be based on various factors, such as a candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills and competencies, proficiency for the role. adidas is an equal opportunity employer and will consider requests for accommodation in accordance with all relevant laws. We officially returned to office in a hybrid work environment, working 3 days in office and 2 days remote. The working location of this position is Los Angeles, CA. Though our teammates hail from all corners of the world, our working language is English.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.
Design Director, PartnershipsArea adidas Brand
Department Culture, Collaborations & Partnerships
Direct Reporting Line: D Direct Reporting Line Sr Design Director
Indirect/secondary reporting line VP Culture, Collaborations & Partnerships
Subsidiary/country USA
Location Los Angeles, California
Number of Personnel Managed 1 - 5
Purpose & Overall Relevance for the OrganizationThe work created will function to shape and steer the Partnership(s) Creative Vision into product expression in partnership with adidas/ Partner product creation teams. Create industry leading advanced design solutions that provide design direction to the look/ feel of Partnership strategy to market. Lead and establish team and direction of designs provided by Senior Design Leader(s) and Partner. Maintain and nurture the design, material and color direction with the Design team, Development, Marketing, and the consumer. Influence both design teams developing Current and Future product initiatives across key categories based on direction of Senior Design Leader(s) & Partner.
Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop the seasonal Direction of the Design according to market trends as well as overall Design Direction and ensure consistency though products and ranges
Be a key functional relationship interface with Culture, Collaborations & Partnerships Senior Leadership Team, Originals, Basketball & Partnerships Creative Direction, ADIDAS Business Unit teams, External Consultants and Partner(s)
Direct variety of creative resources (agencies, freelancers, etc) on creative execution to ensure holistic creative excellence
Be at a global forefront of design trends and innovation as well as their application
Steer and drive the conceptualization process
Manage a team towards objectives and implement process changes
Steer and coach team members and their creative processes and drive development of direct reports.
Inspire and motivate teams to pursue cutting edge ideas that are innovative and original in the market, by researching functional criteria for product and product concepts and outlining area of innovation
Work closely with Culture, Collaborations & Partnerships category design to drive seamless collaboration.
Ensure the correct execution of Corporate Identity guidelines and against legal restrictions within the category.
Verbally present strategies with clarity and expertise.
Disseminate Design Strategy into design team and x-functional teams
Create professional level presentations of ideas; from loose sketch to detailed renderings to Digital Presentation
Ensure efficient processes and communication between external and internal teams
Key RelationshipsProduct Marketing/Go To Market / Brand Communicatinss
Development
Sample Room
Culture, Collaborations & Partnerships Design Teams wider Originals Basketball and Partnerships Design teams
Adidas Brand Design Teams
External creative partners
Partner
Knowledge, Skills And AbilitiesIT skills: Excel, Word, PowerPoint: advanced/Outlook
Knowledge and use of Macintosh computer design software/systems (Photoshop, Illustrator)
Strong visual and verbal skills with the ability to create impactful/existing visuals
Passion for sports, culture, design
Innovative and highly collaborative leader and coach
Profound knowledge of fashion product and fashion design/industrial product or industrial design
Excellent communication skills
Strong influencing skills
Ability to lead teams through complex and ambiguous projects while maintaining positivity, productivity, and speed
High level of initiative & maturity
Ability to inspire, think creatively and strategically as well as to act tactically
Problem solving attitude & can-do personality. Proven ability to find avenues to success in the face of challenges
Fluent in English (spoken and written)
Lead teams across multiple locations, build and manage hybrid teams, including external creative resources
Requisite Education And Experience / Minimum QualificationsUnder-graduate level Design education or combination thereof
Solid education and advanced experience in the creative development of communication tools
At least 10 years’ experience in Sporting Goods/Fashion Industry or Design on managerial level
3 years personnel management experience
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 it’s mission
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 and seek to create a workforce that reflects our consumers and communities. adidas offers robust and progressive medical, including HSA (Health Savings Account) with employer funding or FSA (Flexible Spending Account) options, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, adoption, with surrogate and fertility support, short and long-term disability, and basic life and AD&D insurance, which can be supplemented with employee-paid coverage. Employees are able to enroll in adidas’ 401k plan and Stock Purchase Plan with employer match. Full-time employees are eligible for education assistance and generous Leave policies including 12 weeks of paid parental leave.
Employees are eligible to earn an annual bonus based on both company and personal performance. Employees accrue prorated flexible time off in the amount .4388 hours per day that increases with years of service, eleven paid holidays throughout the calendar year and Service Time Off during milestone years. The anticipated low and high end of the base pay range for this position is $185,000 to $212,750. Actual salary will be based on various factors, such as a candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills and competencies, proficiency for the role. adidas is an equal opportunity employer and will consider requests for accommodation in accordance with all relevant laws. We officially returned to office in a hybrid work environment, working 3 days in office and 2 days remote. The working location of this position is Los Angeles, CA. Though our teammates hail from all corners of the world, our working language is English.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.
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
INDUSTRY
Consumer Goods
SALARY
$125k-175k (estimate)
POST DATE
07/10/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
08/07/2024
WEBSITE
externals.adidas-group.com
HEADQUARTERS
Indianapolis, IN
SIZE
<25
INDUSTRY
Consumer Goods
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