What are the responsibilities and job description for the Apparel Designer position at adidas?
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)
Salary : $49,000 - $75,000
