Graphic Desier - Creative Direction in Herzogenaurach bei Adidas

Graphic Designer - Creative Direction (m/f/d) in Herzogenaurach bei Adidas

Adidas

PURPOSE & OVERALL RELEVANCE FOR THE ORGANISATION

To design market right graphics for the adidas brand as part of an international design team in cooperation with marketing and development

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Design and develop creative graphic solutions to concepts. Present the design in context to the category direction.
Execute and implement the seasonal Direction of the Category according to market trends as well as overall Design Direction and ensure consistency though graphics.
Self-manage own creative process and execute towards given design languages within the category
Execute graphic design work according to the visual language of adidas as well as given Corporate Identity guidelines according to legal guidance.
Verbally presents graphic ideas and details with clarity in small groups and team meeting
Ensure efficient process and communication flow between design, marketing and development (within x- functional team) for all issues regarding your graphics
Ensure proper handover of graphic artworks to development. Main duty is to submit all relevant information needed for the development process such as original artworks, color indication, execution information, artwork sizes.
Design graphics, select materials and colour for productswithin apparel range based on the direction from the line manager and in close cooperation with marketing. This includes
Creating 3D concept representation, 3D assets, digital product information for an accurate development and decision-making process

AUTHORITIES

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

Marketing
Development
Team members

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Strong knowledge of graphic design with awareness of the competitive market
Strong presentation and communication skills
Apparel graphic knowledge / apparel product knowledge
High level of creativity
Knowledge and use of Macintosh computer design software/systems (Photoshop, Illustrator)
Fluent in English (spoken and written)
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

BA or MA in Graphic design or comparable education
At least 3 to 4 years of experience in graphic 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 OF OUR APPLICANTS OR EMPLOYEES. WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

JOB TITLE:

Graphic Designer - Creative Direction (m/f/d)

BRAND:

adidas

LOCATION:

Herzogenaurach

TEAM:

Design

STATE:

COUNTRY/REGION:

CONTRACT TYPE:

Full time