Location
Herzogenaurach | Germany
Job description
Designer Innovation
Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization:
Design industry leading creative solutions for assigned concept or category, to create performance innovations which drive the advanced product process from opportunity identification through production reality.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design cutting edge product innovation that sets the industry standard for athletic performance.
- Research athlete and consumer insights to drive aesthetic and functional aspects of each project.
- Understand design trends and innovation as well as their application.
- Communicate and share new insights and best practices to extended innovation team members.
- Collaborate with dedicated cross-functional teams.
- Execute the creative vision into products.
- Self-Manage own creative process and design projects in a confident manner with clear decision-making and productivity.
- Implement vision to innovation themes by translating insights, performance benefits, and technology opportunities into strategic products.
- Verbally present product ideas and details with clarity
- Visualize ideas for products and ranges with a high degree of expertise.
- Travel, if required, to the marketplaces or manufacturing partners.
Key Relationships:
- Creative Direction
- Categories
- Marketing
- Development
- Team members
- External partners
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Strong knowledge of innovation, industry, consumer trend, sports, and athletic culture.
- Technical understanding of material, textile, footwear and/or apparel product and construction.
- Strong presentation and communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to think conceptually and drive design concepts.
- Ability to effectively contribute towards multiple priority projects proactively.
- Proficient Computer skills on Apple Mac, PC or VR (Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Microsoft Office, CAD, Gravity sketch, etc.)
- Experience with 3D programs. (Clo3D, Browzwear, VStitcher, Rhino, Modo, ICAD Pro, or similar tools)
- Fluent in English (oral & written)
Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:
- BA or MA in Industrial Design, Fashion Design, Textile, or relevant Design subject, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- At least 3 years of relevant work experience
- Passion for adidas and it’s mission
- Passion for sports, culture, design
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