Job: Sr Design Manager Cleated and Running Footwear

Job Description

Sr Design Manager Cleated & Running Footwear
Req Number: US -7438ADI11



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



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 ourCategory Designer for Sport Performance Designyoull be expected to bring your own MVP performance to the tasks below

Purpose
Establish the design direction for the category Maintain and nurture the design direction through communication with the Design team Development Marketing and the consumer

Key Accountabilities
* Ensure that Category Marketing strategies can be implemented throughout Design in terms of performance and aesthetics
* Provide Design Leadership to Seniors Designers and Designers throughout the design process
* Work with Marketing to structure design strategy for the business
* Work with Development and CRE to find new and more innovative methods of working to improve products and product ranges
* Inspire and motivate teams to pursue cutting edge ideas that are innovative in the market
* Travel to the market places to get feedback from athletes retailers and industry experts and apply to overall design strategy
* Manage supervise and provide development opportunities for hisher teams
* Provide designs for key inline projects to show leadership and set a high standard of design excellence
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
* Extensive industry and consumer trend knowledge
* FunctionalTechnical expertise in FW andor apparel product
* Ability to effectively collaborate with all levels within the organization
* Strong influence and leadership skills
* Ability to effectively present information to large groups
* Demonstrated ability to think conceptually and drive design concepts
* Ability to effectively manage multiple priority projects independently
* Computer skills Prima Vision Apple Mac Freehand PhotoShop
Qualifications
* Bachelor degree BA from four-year college or university in design
* Seven 7 years related experience and or training
* Equivalent combination of education and 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