Senior Designer, RN FTW

Adidas; Rimini; In loco; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A global sportswear company is seeking an experienced designer for their Running Footwear segment. The role involves championing consumer engagement, driving innovative designs, and collaborating closely with teams at headquarters in Germany. Candidates should have at least 7 years of experience in design, a strong grasp of market trends, and the ability to motivate others. Proficiency in design software and effective communication skills are essential for success in this dynamic and creative environment.

Competenze

• At least 7 years related work experience in RUNNING FTW design.
• Experience in new design with colors, materials and graphics.
• Basic English communication skills.

Mansioni

• Champion consumer obsession with a focus on the China market.
• Extend RUNNING FTW strategy and collaborate with Germany HQ.
• Drive team innovation and present ideas effectively.

Conoscenze

Consumer Obsession

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Commercializing trends

Knowledge of design software

Formazione

Bachelor or University Degree in industrial design

Strumenti

Design apps and software

Descrizione del lavoro

Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization

Responsible for driving a creator culture to deliver against leading stories and product collections in the Running Footwear segment.

Be unapologetically consumer obsessed generating relevant stories and products that excite the China market.

Have a professional balanced approach to work within a dynamic and creative environment whilst balancing the need for operational excellence and speed to market.

Key Responsibilities

• Be a Consumer Obsession champion with a special emphasis on winning the China consumer
• Extend RUNNING FTW strategy in the given segment and maintain connectivity to Germany HQ creatives to ensure a one brand consumer facing message
• Advocate story telling throughout the design team and drive intuitive visual solutions in product concepts
• Design concepts and products that maintain consumer advocacy whilst delivering against the product brief
• Be a creator and an innovator always exploring fresh executions, materialization and color expression
• Motivate + lead fellow designers on the journey to winning consumers and market share whilst adhering to the strategic vision articulated by management
• Present stories and ideas cross functionally with effectiveness to gain consensus
• Be responsible to drive team members and work within the constraints of close to market dynamics and speed

Key Relationships

• Direct Design reports
• Product Marketing
• Product Development
• Global Design counterparts

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• • Have key insights into RUNNING FTW market landscape
• Solid experience in RUNNING FTW creation
  • Strong communication skills to articulate concepts, ideation and collections seamlessly to various members of the organization
  • Ability to excel and thrive in a team environment with a high level of diversity
  • Deep knowledge of footwear creation process and how cross functional members contribute
  • Ability to create leading propositions whilst also being a guru of commercializing trends with adidas codes
  • Mature approach and ability to persuade, negotiate and compromise to produce win/win scenarios
  • Knowledge of design, development and marketing processes with a passion for ideation sharing
  • Intellectually curious and always seeking the new

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor or University Degree in industrial design or related educational experience and at least 7 years related work experience
• Experience in RUNNING FTW totally new design with colors, materials and graphics experience being a preference
• Cross functional expertise in addition to Design would be advantageous
• IT: Superior experience in usage of all key design software and systems, expert in Design apps, software that are impactful to conveying ideation visually
• Basic communication skills in English