Apparel Graphics Designer - MLS

About the role

To design market right products for assigned projects as part of an international design team in cooperation with marketing and development.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop creative solutions to concepts within the assigned category or specialty area or project. Present the designs in context to the category direction.
• Implement the creative vision in a product range for the category.
• Self-Manage own creative process and execute towards given design languages within the category.
• Execute design work according to the visual language of adidas as well as given Corporate Identity guidelines according to legal guidance.
• Versatile and clear verbal presentation of product ideas and details.
• Ensure efficient process and communication flow between design, marketing and development (within x-functional team) for all issues regarding the designed ranges and products.
• 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 …
• Create 3D concept representation, 3D assets, digital product information for an accurate development and decision-making process.

Key Relationships

• Marketing
• Development
• Team members

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of fashion design/industrial product or industrial design
• Strong presentation and communication skills
• Good knowledge of product development, material and trims for assigned product range
• Passion for Design
• Additional graphic design skills are an asset
• 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

• Bachelor degree (B.A.) from a college or university, major Design or industrial product engineering
• 3 years of practical experience in design environment (Footwear/ Apparel/ Accessories - or industrial design, fashion design or similar design related areas)

Benefits

• Robust and progressive medical, including HSA (Health Savings Account) with employer funding or FSA (Flexible Spending Account) options, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, adoption, with surrogate and fertility support, short and long-term disability, and basic life and AD&D insurance, which can be supplemented with employee-paid coverage.
• Educational assistance and generous Leave policies including 12 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Hybrid work policy which requires attendance in the office Monday through Thursday, with the flexibility to work remotely on Friday each week. For work requiring a high degree of collaboration or an in-person presentation, in-office attendance is required even on Friday.
• Employees are eligible for an annual bonus based on both company and personal performance.
• Employees accrue prorated flexible time off in the amount .4388 hours per day that increases with years of service, twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year and Service Time Off during milestone years.
• At adidas we offer a Culture Starts With People, It Starts With You – approach to DEI.