Job: Footwear Designer - Basketball

Job Description

Footwear Designer - Basketball
Req Number: US -6334ADI11



Country United States Department Design
State Province Oregon Job Type Design - Apparel Design Design - Footwear Design Design - Industrial Design
City Location Portland Brand adidas
PostalZip code Not specified Travel Extent < 25



Athletes hold themselves to high standards They work hard to sharpen their skills and practice their sport so they can deliver the most precise well-executed performances they are capable of Only with that kind of dedication and energy can they succeed

As our Footwear Designeryoull be expected to bring your own MVP performance to the tasks below

Purpose
To create original design solutions of performance athletic footwear primarily basketball footwear

Key Accountabilities
* Designs products for footwear range based on input from product management
* Collects relevant information needed to design a consumer and market right sports collection
* This to include all possible sources to gain this information
* Trade publications trade fairs sports events
* General interest press trend services fashion and sportswear magazines
* Store checks market visits team travel
* Collaborate with marketing to remain informed of current trends and market needs
* Collaborate with marketing to remain informed of current trends and market needs
* Produces trend and travel reports for other members of the design team
* Designs collections by hand sketching and using of other design computerssoftware
* Creates working drawings and colored sketches
* Creates inspirationpresentations Show creative output
* Hands off designs to development and communicates all relevant information needed for development process
* Other duties as assigned

Knowledge Skills and Abilities
* Computer skills Illustrator Apple Mac PhotoShop
* Knowledge of functional sportswear products
* Knowledge of footwear construction and materials
* Ability to work with cross-functional teams
* Ability to create designs that meet sports category needs and commercial opportunities
* Ability to design for new initiatives and products with a fresh innovative perspective
* Knowledge of consumer trends and styles
* Ability to operate in a fast past ever changing work environment

QualificationsMinimum required education and experience
* Four year college or university degree in industrial apparel or footwear design
* Three years relevant work experience
* Equivalent combination of education andor experience may be substituted for degree

adidas’ founder Adi Dassler was inspired by a single idea when he made his first shoes at the age of just 20 to provide every athlete with the best footwear for his or her respective discipline And 85 years later we have almost 16000 employees worldwide who put this same passion and commitment to innovation into each concept component process and product we produce

Our mission is to be the leading sports brand in the world At adidas we understand it takes a village to accomplish this mission adidas provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race religion color sex national origin citizenship creed age marital status sexual orientation veteran status mental or physical disability or any other protected status unrelated to the performance of the work involved You may have heard us say “Impossible is Nothing” or “Celebrate Originality” to us these phrases are more than just words If you share this same passion then apply today