Assistant Designer, Footwear (LTD)

Position Overview

At adidas, we never launch a product unless we consider it perfect. As an Assistant Designer, Footwear, you will contribute to the creation of market relevant footwear within the adidas Originals category. This limited term position will support the design process from concept through execution while helping bring compelling product ideas to life that align with brand standards and consumer expectations. You will play an important role in delivering commercially successful products by translating trends, consumer insights, and creative direction into tangible design solutions. Your work will support product storytelling, visualization, and technical execution while helping ensure consistency throughout the product creation process. Working closely with designers, developers, marketers, and other cross functional partners, you will help transform ideas into prototypes and finished products. Your creativity, attention to detail, and collaborative mindset will contribute to seasonal product creation and strengthen the overall design direction within adidas Originals.

Key Responsibilities

• Footwear Design Execution: Design and co-design footwear concepts that align with business objectives, consumer insights, and seasonal product strategies.
• Concept Visualization: Translate creative ideas into compelling visual concepts that support franchise storytelling and product direction.
• Design Presentation: Communicate design concepts, product details, and creative rationale through presentations, reviews, and collaborative discussions.
• Brand Alignment: Execute designs that reflect adidas design principles, visual language, and brand identity standards.
• 2D and 3D Design: Develop sketches, renderings, mockups, and digital models that support product visualization, refinement, and decision making.
• Technical Documentation: Prepare accurate design specifications and complete tech packs for development teams to support prototype creation.
• Cross Functional Collaboration: Partner with marketing, development, and product creation teams to ensure alignment from concept through execution.
• Trend Research: Monitor consumer, cultural, fashion, and industry trends to inspire innovative product concepts and support future design direction.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Design, Industrial Design, Fashion Design, or a related field.
• Foundational knowledge of footwear design principles, construction, and materials.
• Proficiency with Mac based design software including Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and Procreate.
• Strong visual communication, presentation, and storytelling skills.
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced and collaborative environment.
• Strong organizational skills with close attention to detail.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

Preferred Experience

• Experience designing footwear through professional, internship, freelance, or academic projects.
• Experience using 3D design software such as Rhino, Blender, Modo, GravitySketch, or ZBrush.
• Understanding of fashion, cultural, and consumer trends, including the influence of social media.
• Experience collaborating with cross functional teams throughout the product creation process.
• Passion for footwear, design innovation, and sportswear culture.