Desi Director Materials - Innovation in Herzogenaurach bei Adidas

Design Director Materials - Innovation (m/f/d) in Herzogenaurach bei Adidas

Adidas

Design Director

Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization:

Lead and establish industry leading performance innovations and direction for assigned concept or category. Lead, manage, and nurture the team to create performance innovations which drive the advanced product process from opportunity identification through production reality.

Key Responsibilities:

Design cutting edge product innovation and direction that sets the industry standard for athletic performance.
Develop the innovation direction of the concept or category according to athlete and consumer insights to drive aesthetic and functional aspects of each project.
Be at a global forefront of design trends and innovation as well as their application.
Steer the conceptualization process, objectives, and best practices to team.
Inform and drive the creative vision into products and innovations.
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 areas of innovation
Ensure the correct execution of Corporate Identity guidelines and against legal restrictions within the category.
Verbally present category strategies with clarity and expertise.
Disseminate Design Strategy into category and cross-functional teams
Create professional level presentations of ideas; from loose sketch to detailed renderings to physical samples to Digital Presentation
Ensure efficient processes and communication between external and internal teams
Build strong collaborative relationships with our adidas inline design and marketing colleagues.
Visualize ideas for products and ranges with a high degree of expertise.

Key Relationships:

Creative Direction
Categories
Marketing
Development
Team members
External partners

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Profound knowledge of innovation, industry, consumer trend, sports, and athletic culture.
Prolific design skills to envision, communicate, and create innovation design content.
Expert level technical understanding of material, textile, footwear and/or apparel product and construction.
Innovative and collaborative leader and coach
Excellent communication skills
Advanced ability to effectively contribute towards multiple priority projects proactively.
Strong influencing skills
High level of initiative & maturity
Ability to inspire, think creatively and strategically as well as to act tactically.
Problem solving attitude & can-do personality.
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
Minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience
Minimum of 3 years of management including team leadership
Passion for adidas and it’s mission
Passion for sports, culture, design

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.

ADIDAS CELEBRATES DIVERSITY, SUPPORTS INCLUSIVENESS AND ENCOURAGES INDIVIDUAL EXPRESSION IN OUR WORKPLACE. WE DO NOT TOLERATE THE HARASSMENT OR DISCRIMINATION TOWARD ANY