Director Footwear Development - Originals La

Purpose
Leads and manages a team of product developers in the creation and commercialization of footwear for Originals LA. Individual will work closely with internal and external Designers, and inline off-calendar teams to develop pinnacle products. Actively monitors development calendars to ensure deadlines, costing KPIs and quality standards are met. Acts as an advocate for product integrity by working closely with cross functional creation center teams as well as all related support services. Person is a champion for product and material innovation/exploration.
Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with off-calendar team to drive new constructions and materials to be adopted in seasonal product
• Drive and execute key initiatives and provide input to short, mid and long term planning and budgeting
• Ensure continuous product and process improvement with emphasis on developing products in accordance with the operating calendar
• Be responsible for Buy Ready/CWA performance through strong interfaces with Marketing, Design,
• Be responsible for monitoring and continuously improving workload and organizational efficiency
• Materials Development, pattern and Tooling (Technical Services, Materials, Merchandising and Production)
• Research new technologies and materials and communicate to Design and Marketing on new potential development options
• Supervise the costing process to achieve the best possible cost throughout the creation process
• Communicate to internal and external teams seasonal product initiatives, process changes and longer-term category vision
• Ensure achievement of goals and objectives set by the business unit through partnership with Marketing and Design
• Provide direction and inspire the team to ensure both the creation and commercialization processes are synergized with focus on results
• Allocate/delegate the different products/projects to the respective development teams considering experience, product complexity and workload
• Lead the seasonal pre-allocation process based on service and product needs
• Provide team with clear direction, projects and targets that are aligned with business needs and GOPS objectives
• Create a motivational and supportive work environment in which employees are challenged, coached, trained and provided with career opportunities
• Coordinate with Sourcing Team to review product needs and to determine appropriate sourcing direction based on quality, delivery and price
• Proactively communicate on an on-going basis with team, supervisors and cross functional teams to ensure a smooth product development process

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Good understanding of sourcing allocation impact on product from a quality and cost perspective
• Ability to think end-to-end with a global mindset
• Fluent in English (written and spoken)
• Ability to coach, guide, manage and develop a team
• Ability to deliver effective and persuasive presentations on complex topics to diverse audiences
• Ability to think strategically, anticipate and define problems, synthesize complex data and develop innovative solutions
• Ability to provide a clear framework for performance to direct reports
• Strong communication (both written and verbal) and facilitation (small and large groups) skills
• Strong IT skills ( MS office, PDM, CAD )
• Ability to manage through change, make decisions and act comfortably with risk and uncertainty
• Travel, domestic and international as required by business needs

Qualifications

• Minimum 10-15 years of progressive work experience in the footwear, apparel and textile industry, preferably with experience in both Brand HQs and Asia
• 10-15 years of experience in Merchandising, Production and Development
• 5-10 years of experience managing a team
• Four-year college or university degree with emphasis on clothing technology and/or manufacturing

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 $139,900 to $200,000. 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.