China Job Openings
Adidas
Designer
FULL TIME
November 18, 2024
Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization:
- Handle both long- and short-term calendar management within the China Creation Center, driving innovative, market-relevant design solutions. Expand the apparel collection specifically for the China market, enhancing the Adidas brand image through heightened relevancy and desirability.
Key Responsibilities:
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Direct Creative Activity
- Actively contribute to working groups to develop compelling design concepts for key product lines.
- Create impactful communication assets to articulate design strategies and vision clearly.
- Ensure that product aesthetics align closely with the creative vision across all touchpoints in the creative and development process.
- Champion innovative ideas, inspiring excellence in product design and technical execution.
- Submit precise design sketches and comprehensive tech packs to the development team within defined timelines.
- Build and strengthen cross-functional, collaborative relationships to drive successful in-house synergy.
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Project & Workflow Management
- Lead project organization and oversee workflows to ensure optimal efficiency within the design team.
- Collaborate across all key milestones to guide and challenge the product development process, ensuring adherence to top-quality standards.
- Enforce adherence to design processes and uphold high standards throughout project execution.
- Manage multiple design capsules with a strategic, priority-focused approach.
- Diligently monitor project timelines to ensure adherence to deadlines and efficient project progression.
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Innovation & Market Benchmarking
- Conduct thorough trend research, staying informed of emerging innovations in design.
- Analyze competitors and market trends to maintain competitive awareness.
- Proactively explore new design processes and technologies to enhance product offerings.
- Maintain a robust understanding of the market while integrating cutting-edge advancements into designs.
Key Relationships:
- Design Director / Senior Designer
- Product Marketing
- Product Development
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Advanced proficiency in Excel, Word, Power Point, and Outlook.
- Expert-level proficiency in design applications.
- Exceptional visual and verbal communication skills, with an aptitude for creating dynamic, compelling visuals.
- Excellent written and spoken English skills.
Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:
- Degree in Design or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- Extensive experience and expertise in developing high-impact communication tools.
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in the Sporting Goods or Fashion Industry.
- Proven expertise in managing the end-to-end design process, including project planning, design development, and execution.
- Strong passion for Adidas and its mission.
AT ADIDAS WE HAVE A WINNING CULTURE. BUT TO WIN, PHYSICAL POWER IS NOT ENOUGH. JUST LIKE ATHLETES OUR EMPLOYEES NEED MENTAL STRENGTH IN THEIR GAME. WE FOSTER THE ATHLETE’S MINDSET THROUGH A SET OF BEHAVIORS THAT WE WANT TO ENABLE AND DEVELOP IN OUR PEOPLE AND THAT ARE AT THE CORE OF OUR UNIQUE COMPANY CULTURE: THIS IS HOW WE WIN WHILE PLAYING FAIR.
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COURAGE: Speak up when you see an opportunity; step up when you see a need..
OWNERSHIP: Pick up the ball. Be proactive, take responsibility and follow-through.
INNOVATION: Elevate to win. Be curious, test and learn new and better ways of doing things.
TEAMPLAY: Win together. Work collaboratively and cultivate a shared mindset.
INTEGRITY: Play by the rules. Hold yourself and others accountable to our company’s standards.
RESPECT: Value all players. Display empathy, be inclusive and show dignity to all.
ADIDAS CELEBRATES DIVERSITY, SUPPORTS INCLUSIVENESS AND ENCOURAGES INDIVIDUAL EXPRESSION IN OUR WORKPLACE. WE DO NOT TOLERATE THE HARASSMENT OR DISCRIMINATION TOWARD ANY OF OUR APPLICANTS OR EMPLOYEES. WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
JOB TITLE:
Designer
BRAND:
LOCATION:
Shanghai
TEAM:
Design
STATE:
SH
COUNTRY/REGION:
CN
CONTRACT TYPE:
Full time
NUMBER:
519733
DATE:
Nov 19, 2024
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