Assistant Designer - BU Training (m/f/d)

adidas; Herzogenaurach; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

adidas is seeking a creative designer to support the Design team in Herzogenaurach, Germany. You will work in an international design team in collaboration with marketing and development to translate the creative vision into market-right products.

You will visualize ideas, produce 3D concepts and digital product information using tools like Clo3D, Browzwear, and VStitcher, while ensuring adherence to adidas visual language and CI guidelines.

Qualifications

• Diploma or BA/MA in design.
• Practical design experience preferred.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Assist the design team to create market-right adidas products.
• Collaborate with marketing and development in an international team.
• Execute the creative vision for product ranges.
• Develop 3D representations and assets for development decisions.

Skills

Fashion design

3D skills

Macintosh design

Education

Diploma / BA / MA in Design

Tools

Photoshop

Illustrator

Clo3D

Browzwear

VStitcher

Job description

adidas is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from people of all ages, genders (incl. gender identity), ethnic and social backgrounds, nationalities, sexual orientations, religions and beliefs, and those with apparent or non-apparent disabilities*. We do not tolerate harassment or discrimination toward any of our applicants or employees.
*We actively encourage individuals with disabilities to apply and will provide reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process.

PURPOSE & OVERALL RELEVANCE FOR THE ORGANISATION

Assist the Design team to design market right products for the adidas brand as part of an international design team in cooperation with marketing and development .

Execute the creative vision in a product range for the category.

Develop creative solutions to individual products.

Work with the creative process and execute towards given targets and defined design languages and strategies.

Execute design work according to the visual language of adidas as well as given Corporate Identity guidelines according to legal guidance.

Verbally present product ideas and details with clarity in small groups and team meetings

Support an efficient process and communication flow between design, marketing and development for all issues regarding the ranges and products

Support product management and development in all issues regarding the realization of products and collections.

Visualize ideas for products and ranges with clarity.

Creating 3D concept representation, 3D assets, digital product information for an accurate development and decision-making process

AUTHORITIES

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

Marketing

Development

Team members

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of fashion product and fashion design/industrial product or industrial design

Good communication and presentation skills

High level of creativity

Knowledge and use of Macintosh computer design software/systems (Photoshop, Illustrator)

Fluent in English (spoken and written)

Strong 3D skills and knowledge of virtual tools are required

APP tools: Clo3D, Browzwear, VStitcher or similar 3D fashion design tools

REQUISITE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE / MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Diploma or BA or MA from a college or university, major Design

Preferably a practical experience in a design environment

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.

• 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.

At adidas, we strongly believe that embedding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) into our culture and talent processes gives our employees a sense of belonging and our brand a real competitive advantage.
Culture Starts With People, It Starts With You
By recruiting talent and developing our people to reflect the rich diversity of our consumers and communities, we foster a culture of inclusion that engages our employees and authentically connects our brand with our consumers.