Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization:

Responsible for managing and creating the total adidas Label apparel line and establishing functional and aesthetic designs on a seasonal basis for the category.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and manage the creation process of the apparel line.
• Create concept, color, materials and trim boards in line with Designer Director’s direction.
• Maintain consistency throughout the product line with the identity of adidas Label
• Manage, set goals, monitor progress, offer help and critique work for the Design team
• Execution of category design direction.
• Work closely with Marketing to understand opportunities in the market
• Work closely with Development, Tech Services, and Product Testing to resolve product issues from design packages through commercialization.
• Research functional criteria for product.
• Presentation of ideas for product range
• Maintain communication with superiors
• Insure proper compliance of brand identity marks and usage on product
• Maintain current and accurate records of individual work
• Work with factories and suppliers
• Team player Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Basic knowledge of pattern making and material consumption, fabric and trim usage
• Expertise and knowledge about details such as embroideries, prints, material washing standards
• Excellent communicational skills in English
• Presentation skills to present design concepts internally as well as externally to clearly explain design ideas from concept to finalization Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor or university degree (B.A.) in industrial design and at least four years related work experience in apparel design
• Passion for apparel design.
• Practical experience in an apparel design environment
• Strong knowledge of apparel design with strong feeling for fabrication, colour, trims and relevant innovation.
• Background in Design of woven garments, pants, and Jackets but also knowledge in Knits and Sweaters,
• Strong Knowledge of fit, fabric, washing’s and finishing’s
• Knowledge of Macintosh computer and design software/systems (Photoshop, Illustrator)
• Fluent in English (spoken and written)

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