Assistant Technical Desier Stella & Partnerships- BU Sportswear & Training in Herzogenaurach bei Adidas

Assistant Technical Designer Stella & Partnerships- BU Sportswear & Training (m/f/d) in Herzogenaurach bei Adidas

Adidas

PURPOSE & OVERALL RELEVANCE FOR THE ORGANISATION

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

Achieving creative goals by delivering technical design support for visualization and execution. Manage and track the information flow by strong communication towards Design, Project Management, Marketing within a defined product group.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Apply the creative strategy and execute the creative vision in a product range for the category adidas by Stella McCartney
Support the creative process to make sure that the final products meet Business Unit commercial and image objectives.
Work closely with Marketing to understand opportunities in the market and the category’s strategic long-term business plan.
Execute technical design work according to the visual language of adidas as well as given Corporate Identity guidelines according to legal guidance.
Provide constructive feedback to peers to offer improvements and support other team members in peak Design phases.
Work closely with Development to resolve product issues from design packages through commercialization.
Ensure an efficient process and communication flow between design, marketing, and development (within x- functional team) for all issues regarding the ranges and products designed by the product designers.
Ensure proper handover of sketches into development. Main duty is to submit all relevant information needed for the development process such as sketches, detail sketches, fabric and trim indication, artworks …
Manage the creation of technical drawings, colour CADs, 3D visualizations and final presentations for the Design Team.
Create colour CADs and merchandizing boards based on design and marketing input.
Archive and distribute final, correct designs to both internal and external partners.
Contact person in Design for all technical and executive support.
Follow up on changes and product developments during the creative process.
Collaborate to enable executing product demands.
Interact with Design Marketing and Development parties to meet timelines.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

Heads of Design /Design Directors / Category Designers/ Senior Designers/ Designers
Marketing and Development

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of fashion products and technical apparel design
Passion for technical apparel design
Very good technical sketching/ CAD skills
Good communication and presentation skills
Quality and detail of work extremely important
Knowledge of product development, technical workmanship, materials, and trims
Product knowledge with a clear understanding of visualizing design concepts
Computer skills on Apple Mac or PC (Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)
Knowledge of Clo3D
Fluent in English (word and writing)

REQUISITE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE / MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Degree or finalized education in Apparel Industry with focus on technical approach (garment engineer, apparel technician, Pattern maker, fashion designer or garment developer)
Preferably a practical experience in a related work environment

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.

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