PURPOSE & OVERALL RELEVANCE FOR THE ORGANISATION
- Visual communication of the brand values of our products. Your goal is to secure and further develop the brand’s industry leading position. You will lead a design department within the Design area in Herzogenaurach.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Close cooperation with Marketing and Development to implement main strategies, concepts, and projects for vertical areas and horizontal collections.
- You will work together with Development and Tech Services on resolving issues with our main products, from Tech Packs to the point of marketing.
- Maintain an open dialogue and collaboration with the Human Resource department.
- Criticize and improve the design and create a new platform for direct reporting lines.
- Represent the design team in collaborations with other departments.
- Secure a proper and appropriate use of brand technology across the different areas.
- Furthermore, secure the appropriate compliance of attributes of our brand identity and their application.
- Maintain communication with the line manager and the department.
- Be up to date on consumers, cultural trends, sports culture, and athletic findings.
- Alignment with the close-by design departments to develop best product opportunities between the departments.
- Represent a strong design team when in contact with other departments.
AUTHORITIES
- Budget responsibility.
- Signature authority “i.V.”
KEY RELATIONSHIPS
- Product marketing and development.
- Different departments within Design.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Bachelor’s degree (4 years) from a college/university in the field of Industrial Design or Art / minimum of 10 years of experience in the respective field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- At least 5 years experience of leading Design teams.
- Practical experience in the field of Design, including management experience.
- Comprehensive knowledge in product design with a clear understanding of the athletics market and its culture.
- Practical knowledge in the field of computer design software/systems and MS Office.
- Fluency in English.