Assistant Desier Color & Materials - Sportswear FTW Kids in Herzogenaurach bei Adidas

Assistant Designer Color & Materials - Sportswear FTW Kids (m/f/d) in Herzogenaurach bei Adidas

Adidas

PURPOSE & OVERALL RELEVANCE FOR THE ORGANISATION

To assist in designing industry leading executions of Footwear and/or Apparel through color and material.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Continuously aware of information needed to design a consumer and brand relevant product. Should include all possible sources to gain this information:

Trade fairs, cultural events, and sporting events, athlete insights
Trade publications, general interest press, trend services, fashion and sportswear magazines and websites
Store checks, market visits, and team travel as provided
Relevant forecast and sell-through numbers from our Marketing counterparts
Creating 3D concept representation, 3D assets, digital product information for an accurate development and decision-making process

Assists a team in seasonal and long-term design direction for their category within the following topics

Footwear and Apparel Color
Footwear Materials

Contributes to aforementioned design direction by, but not limited to

Assisting in trend forecasting content relevant to our consumer and brand

Works closely with members of the category’s design team. This includes but is not limited to

Providing Color and Material content and direction
Collaboration and critiquing

PRODUCT EXECUTION

Assists in designing Footwear Color and Material executions for Inline and/or Key Account ranges with input from Design, Marketing, and Development. This includes but is not limited to

Seasonal prep and research stated above
Assists in creating color design presentations; both physical and digital.
Exploratory process to reach final solution
Creates Color CADs and Material Maps & Graphic Maps
Works closely with Development to assist in development process & costing; meet development timelines and calendar deadlines per seasonal milestone.
Assists in communicating inspiration and storytelling to Marketing

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Computer Skills
- Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop
- Power Point/Key Note
- Apple Mac Operating system
3D not required, but beneficial
Ability to understand design concepts and think conceptually
Ability to create designs that meet category needs and commercial opportunities
Ability to operate in a fast pace, ever changing work environment
Works well in a team environment. This position requires employee to engage with many stakeholders, as well as manage various information and relationships
Ability and desire to push themselves, others, and the brand forward.
Ability to influence and collaborate with key business partners
Strong 3D skills and knowledge of virtual tools are required

APP tools: Clo3D, Browzwear, VStitcher or similar 3D fashion design tools

FTW tools: Rhino, Modo, ICAD Pro, or similar 3D design tools

REQUISITE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE / MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Four year college or university degree in industrial, graphics, apparel or footwear design
Thorough knowledge of art and design with clear understanding of visual design or any design related environment
Equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be substituted for degree

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 OF OUR APPLICANTS OR EMPLOYEES. WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.