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Sr Brand Design Manager
Req Number: US -6991ADI11
Country United States Department Marketing
State Province Oregon Job Type Design - Design Other Design - Graphic Design Illustration
City Location Portland Brand adidas
PostalZip code Not specified Travel Extent No Travel
You share our passion for sports fashion and an active lifestyle You are ambitious keen to learn and quick on the uptake You also know how to communicate and assert yourself with an open attitude and determination You enjoy working in a team environment and think internationally You are fully conscious of the fact that flexibility logical thinking and the ability to adapt to new situations are essentials for winning the game
As ourSr Brand Design Manageryoull be expected to bring your own MVP performance to the tasks below
Purpose
Develop and drive a consistent brand visual identity across the Sport Performance and Originals divisions with a focus on delivering innovative design solutions that are relevant to US consumers
Key Accountabilities
* Oversee creative development process from concept design to handoff of final production-ready files toolkits
* Lead internal and external brand design resources in support of business and campaign objectives set by the Brand Marketing and other key stakeholders with a focus on all 2D and 3D elements
* Translate business needs and brand objectives into effective design direction
* Build and maintain a network of design resources to support adidas design needs and objectives
* Maintain an in-depth understanding of Global design direction across categories
* Leverage Global creative platforms and assets when relevant extending and supplementing them as needed to support US brand goals and product ranges
* Lead the development of 2D and 3D creative platforms for US-specific categories concepts and product ranges
* Partner with Brand and other key stakeholders to ensure adidas visual identity is clear and cohesive across all touch points throughout a project
* Effectively communicate adidas visual design criteria and standards
* Manage Brand Design team of freelancers productiontraffic managers and art buyer
* Stay current with design and industry trends - drive innovation and creativity
* Drive environmental sustainable business practices
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
* Holistic thinker – can execute and drive end-to-end design solutions
* Experience developing design and creative strategy for Retail Print Events andor Identity
* Proven ability to drive innovation and creativity
* Ability to effectively present design ideas and concepts
* Ability to communicate effectively to all levels within the organization
* Strong leadership skills and ability to manage a team
* Ability to multi task and independently problem solve
* Knowledge of design trends specifically sporting good industry trends
* Ability to manage and direct multiple external agencies in adidas brand ethos and visual language
* Advanced understanding of variety of software including graphicdesign applications Adobe Creative Suite Illustration and Layout tools and general business applications PowerPoint
Qualifications
* Bachelor’s Degree BA preferably in Graphic Design
* Five 5 years of relevant experience in design
* Equivalent combination of both 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