Designer Apparel - Motorsport (m/f/d)

Overview

adidas prioritizes diversity and inclusion, welcoming applicants regardless of age, gender identity, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, religion, or disability status. The company ensures a harassment-free workplace and offers reasonable accommodations during recruitment for individuals with disabilities.

Role Purpose

This position involves creating market-appropriate product designs within assigned projects as part of a global design team collaborating closely with marketing and product development departments.

Key Responsibilities

• Conceive and develop innovative design solutions aligned with the designated category or project, effectively presenting ideas consistent with category direction.
• Translate the creative vision into coherent product lines for the assigned category.
• Independently manage the creative workflow adhering to established design languages of the category.
• Produce designs compliant with adidas’s visual identity and corporate guidelines, including regulatory considerations.
• Communicate product concepts clearly during presentations.
• Facilitate effective collaboration and information exchange between design, marketing, and development within cross-functional teams regarding product ranges and designs.
• Ensure the seamless transition of sketches to development by delivering comprehensive design details such as sketches, fabric and trim specifications, and artwork.
• Create high-quality visualizations of product concepts and ranges demonstrating expert proficiency.
• Develop 3D concept representations, assets, and digital product data to support precise development and informed decision-making.

Key Collaborators

• Marketing Department
• Product Development Team
• Design Team Members

Skills and Qualifications

• Deep understanding of fashion design, industrial product, or industrial design principles.
• Strong verbal and visual communication skills to present ideas effectively.
• Good comprehension of product development processes, materials, and trims related to the product range.
• A passionate approach to design infused with creativity.
• Proficiency in Macintosh design software such as Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Fluent English communication skills, both written and spoken.
• Experience or familiarity with 3D design tools is advantageous.

Preferred Software Tools

• 3D Apparel Tools: Clo3D, Browzwear, VStitcher, or comparable 3D fashion design software.
• Footwear (FTW) Tools: Rhino, Modo, ICAD Pro, or similar 3D modeling applications.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) in Design or Industrial Product Engineering from an accredited college or university.
• At least three years of hands-on experience in a design role encompassing Footwear, Apparel, Accessories, or related design sectors such as fashion or industrial design.

Diversity and Inclusion

adidas is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that celebrates diversity and encourages personal expression. The company maintains a zero tolerance policy towards discrimination or harassment in any form.