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Assistant Footwear Designer - Slides mf
Req Number: HQ - 10212
Country Germany Department Design
State Province Germany Job Type Not specified
City Location Herzogenaurach Brand adidas
PostalZip code - Travel Extent < 25
Purpose
Being an inspirational Senior Designer who is responsible for creating industry leading design solutions for the footwear slides category
Job Profile
* Conceptualize and design the key footwear ranges for the adidas Slides category
* Design slides consistent with the visual language of adidas and CI guidelines of the Sport Performance division
* Maintain design consistency throughout the product line from the direction outlined by Design Director
* Guidance in design to Junior Designers or Temps
* Help to create the overall category design direction of slides
* Work closely with Marketing to understand opportunities in the market and the category’s strategic business plan
* Work closely with Development Tech Services and Product Testing to resolve product issues from design packages through commercialization
* Work with athletes and customers as a professional representative of the brand
* Work with factories and suppliers
* Research functional criteria for product and outline area of innovation
* Create professional level presentations of ideas from loose sketch to detailed renderings to PowerPoint
* Maintain communication with superiors and ensure the message is understood within the team
* Insure proper compliance of brand identity marks and usage on product
Your Profile
* Bachelor degree BA from four-year college or university in Industrial design and four years related experience and or training or equivalent combination of education and experience
* Minimum 6 years practical experience in footwear design
* Profound knowledge of product and footwear design with awareness of athletic market and athletic culture
* Knowledge and use of Macintosh computer design softwaresystems Photoshop Illustrator
* Fluent in English spoken and written