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Designer Materials

Area BU Originals, Basketball & Partnerships
Department Design
Direct Reporting Line Design Director, Color & Materials
Subsidiary/country United States
Location Los Angeles, CA

PURPOSE
Design innovating executions and construction of performance Footwear Materials.

CREATIVE DIRECTION
Continuously aware of information needed to design athlete and brand relevant product. Should include all possible sources to gain this information:
Trade fairs, cultural events, and sporting events, athlete insights
Trade publications, general interest press, trend services, fashion and sportswear magazines and websites
Store checks, market visits, and team travel as provided
Industry news in Material innovation and manufacturing

Contributes to Creative Direction in seasonal and long-term design direction within the following topics
Footwear Materials (performance and lifestyle)
Seasonal Material narrative

Contributes to aforementioned design direction by, but not limited to:
Contribute in trend forecasting content relevant to our consumer and brand
Contribute in providing technical advanced Material ideation and concepts using functional insights and a strong aesthetic eye

Works closely with various internal and external partners. This includes but is not limited to:
Collaboration and critiquing within Creative Direction’s Color, Material, and Graphics teams
Collaboration and clear communication required with suppliers and development
Collaboration and information sharing with BU Color and Material Designers
Acts as a conduit to all Marketing, Product Managers, Color and Material Designers within the Business Units
Works closely with Development to assist in development of process, manufacturing, and costing
Assists in communicating inspiration and storytelling to Design and Marketing
Works closely with Testing to ensure quality

Builds top-line strategy into material concepts. This includes but is not limited to:
Owning holistic overview, rollout, and commercialization of material allocation to Business Units
Continually innovates material concepts to create generations of technology

MATERIAL EXECUTION
Designs, innovates and develops Footwear Material with input from Creative Direction, Design
Marketing, and Development.

This includes but is not limited to
Seasonal prep and research stated above
Design technical and innovative materials with attention to look, feel, and function
Create material innovations with consideration of sustainability and efficiencies
Assists in creating design presentations; both physical and digital
Exploratory process to reach final solution
Creates Material drawings and tech packs

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Computer Skills
Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop
Power Point/Key Note
Apple Mac Operating system
3D not required, but beneficial
Ability to understand design concepts and think conceptually
Ability to create designs that innovate function for the athlete’s needs
Ability to operate in a fast pace, ever changing work environment
Works well in a team environment. This position requires employee to engage with many stakeholders, as well as manage various information and relationships
Ability and desire to push themselves, others, and the brand forward
Ability to influence and collaborate with key internal and external business partners
Understanding of brand history and current positioning
Understanding of marketplace (footwear and apparel) in all formats (streetwear/fashion) for our consumer
Desire to comprehensively understand technical facets of material. Including but not limited to
Technical terminology
Machinery
Manufacturing
Costing
Construction
Development process

QUALIFICATIONS (Minimum required education and experience)
Preferably a BSc or MSc in Textiles, Textile Design, Textile Management, or Bachelor Degree in similar design fields
Practical experience in textile, footwear, fashion or and design relevant environment
Thorough knowledge of art and design with clear understanding of visual design or any design related environment
3 years relevant work experience
Equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be substituted for degree

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at adidas means championing individual uniqueness and cultivating a culture of belonging in which everyone can create at their best. We embrace diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives and seek to create a workforce that reflects our consumers and communities.
adidas offers robust and progressive medical, including HSA (Health Savings Account) with employer funding or FSA (Flexible Spending Account) options, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, adoption, with surrogate and fertility support, short and long-term disability, and basic life and AD&D insurance, which can be supplemented with employee-paid coverage. Employees are able to enroll in adidas’ 401k plan and Stock Purchase Plan with employer match. Full-time employees are eligible for education assistance and generous Leave policies including 12 weeks of paid parental leave.
Employees are eligible to earn an annual bonus based on both company and personal performance. Employees accrue prorated flexible time off in the amount .4388 hours per day that increases with years of service, eleven paid holidays throughout the calendar year and Service Time Off during milestone years.
The anticipated low and high end of the base pay range for this position is $82,200 to $123,000.00. Actual salary will be based on various factors, such as a candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills and competencies, proficiency for the role.
adidas is an equal opportunity employer and will consider requests for accommodation in accordance with all relevant laws.
We officially returned to office in a hybrid work environment, working 3 days in office and 2 days remote. The working location of this position is Los Angeles, CA.
Though our teammates hail from all corners of the world, our working language is English.

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