DESIGNER
FOOTBALL
PURPOSE & OVERALL RELEVANCE FOR THE ORGANISATION
To design market right products for assigned projects as part of an international design team in cooperation with marketing and development.
KEY 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.
* Verbally present product ideas and details with clarity
* 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 …
* Visualize ideas for products and ranges with a high degree of expertise.
* Creating 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
* 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)