Assistant Apparel Graphic Designer

Global Sports Jobs Limited; United States; Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage (HSA/FSA)

Dental & vision

Education assistance

401k with employer match

Parental leave

Annual bonus eligibility

Job summary

adidas in the United States is seeking an Assistant Apparel Graphic Designer to support the Design team in creating market-right ranges for the Adidas brand. You will collaborate with Product Marketing, Apparel Design, Development, and global teams to execute seasonal direction and develop graphic solutions.

You should have a BA/MA in Graphic Design, strong Mac software skills (Photoshop, Illustrator), excellent communication, and fluent English.

Qualifications

• BA or MA in Graphic design or comparable education.
• Knowledge of graphic design with awareness of the competitive market.
• Good communication and presentation skills.
• High level of creativity and passion for design.
• Proficient with Mac design software: Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written).

Responsibilities

• Execute the seasonal direction of the Category according to market trends.
• Develop creative graphic solutions for individual products.
• Work within the creative process toward targets and defined design languages and strategies.
• Execute graphic design work according to the visual language of adidas and CI guidelines.
• Present graphic ideas clearly in small groups and team meetings.
• Ensure efficient workflow between design, marketing and development for ranges and products.
• Support product management and development in realizing graphic solutions.

Skills

Graphic design

Communication skills

Creativity

English fluency

Brand awareness

Education

BA/MA in Graphic Design

Tools

Photoshop

Illustrator

Job description

About the Role

The Assistant Apparel Graphic Designer assists the Design team in designing market-right ranges and products for the adidas brand, working as part of an international design team in cooperation with marketing and development. The role sits within the Design team and works closely with Product Marketing, Apparel Design, Development, and CCP and US Sports team members. The position centres on executing the seasonal direction of the category and developing creative graphic solutions for individual products.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute the seasonal Direction of the Category according to market trends as well as the overall Design Direction, ensuring consistency through graphics.
• Develop creative graphic solutions for individual products.
• Work within the creative process and execute towards given targets and defined design languages and strategies.
• Execute graphic design work according to the visual language of adidas and given Corporate Identity guidelines, in line with legal guidance.
• Verbally present graphic ideas and details with clarity in small groups and team meetings.
• Ensure 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 realisation of graphic solutions.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• BA or MA in Graphic design or comparable education.
• Knowledge of graphic design with awareness of the competitive market.
• Good communication and presentation skills.
• High level of creativity.
• Passion for design.
• Knowledge and use of Macintosh computer design software/systems (Photoshop, Illustrator).
• Fluent in English, spoken and written.

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge in designing screenprint/embroidery graphics for apparel is preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of Licensed Sports product is preferred but not required.
• Practical experience in a design environment is preferred.

Workplace

• Hybrid work policy requiring attendance in the office Monday through Thursday, with the flexibility to work remotely on Friday each week.
• For work requiring a high degree of collaboration or an in-person presentation, in-office attendance is required even on Friday.

Benefits & Perks

• Robust and progressive medical coverage, including HSA (Health Savings Account) with employer funding or FSA (Flexible Spending Account) options.
• Dental, vision and prescription drug coverage.
• Adoption support, including surrogate and fertility support.
• Short and long-term disability, and basic life and AD&D insurance.
• Enrolment in adidas' 401k plan and Stock Purchase Plan with employer match.
• Education assistance for full-time employees.
• Generous leave policies, including 14 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Eligibility to earn an annual bonus based on company performance.
• Prorated flexible time off accruing at 0.4388 hours per day, increasing with years of service.
• Twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year and Service Time Off during milestone years.

About the Company

The company believes that embedding diversity, equity and inclusion into its culture and talent processes gives employees a sense of belonging and the brand a real competitive advantage.