Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization:
* Visual communication of the brand values of our products. Your goal is to secure and further develop the brand’s industry leading position. You will lead a design department within the Design area in Herzogenaurach.
Key Responsibilities:
* Close cooperation with Marketing and Development to implement main strategies, concepts and projects for vertical areas and horizontal collections
* You will work together with Development and Tech Services on resolving issues with our main products, from Tech Packs to the point of marketing
* Maintain an open dialogue and collaboration with the Human Resource department
* Criticize and improve the design and create a new platform for direct reporting lines
* Represent the design team in collaborations with other departments
* Secure a proper and appropriate use of brand technology across the different areas
* Furthermore secure the appropriate compliance of attributes of our brand identity and their application
* Maintain communication with the line manager and the department
* Be up to date on consumers, cultural trends, sports culture and athletic findings
* Alignment with the close-by design departments to develop best product opportunities between the departments
* Represent a strong design team when in contact with other departments
Authorities:
* Budget responsibility
* Signature authority “i.V.”
Key contacts:
* Product marketing and development
* Ait
* Different departments within Design
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
* Bachelor’s degree (4 years) from a college/university in the field of Industrial Design or Art / minimum of 10 years of experience in the respective field or an equivalent combination out of education and experience
* At least 5 years experience of leading Design teams
* Practical experience in the field of Design, including management experience
* Comprehensive knowledge in product design with a clear understanding of the athletics market and its culture
* Practical knowledge in the field of computer design software/systems and MS Office
* Fluency in English
* EU passport is preferred