Senior Designer CMG, Footwear - Dugout

PurposeTo design and lead others in designing industry leading executions of Footwear and/or Apparel through color, material, and construction.Key Relationships Continuously aware and guides team on information needed to design a consumer and brand relevant collection. Should include all possible sources to gain this information:Trade fairs, cultural events, and sporting events, athlete insightsTrade publications, general interest press, trend services, fashion and sportswear magazines and websitesStore checks, market visits, and team travel as providedRelevant forecast and sell-through numbers from our Marketing counterpartsIs a stakeholder in driving seasonal and long-term design direction and strategy for their category within the following topics:Footwear and Apparel ColorFootwear MaterialsFootwear and Apparel SilhouettesGraphics/Print DirectionIs a stakeholder in curating aforementioned design direction by, but not limited to:Providing trend forecasting content relevant to our consumer and brandProviding direction and assisting in developing materials with the Material TeamWorking with Local and Global counterparts to provide category relative Color and Material direction when requiredLeads as a Color and Trend conduit to Marketing, Product Managers, Designers and in between Key Account and InlineActs as a brand ambassador between all categories looking for opportunities to connect direction, product, and peopleAssisting in creating color design direction presentationsWorks closely with members of the category’s design team. This includes but is not limited to:Providing Color and Material content and directionCollaboration and critiquingTo understand technical details of the productWorks closely with members of the categories design team. This includes but is not limited to:Providing Color and Material content and directionCollaboration and critiquingSets a leading example within the team and mentorsTransfers prior experiences and knowledge to those around themViewed within the team as a Color and Material expert and seniorLeads top-line range strategy in their categories. This includes but is not limited to:Leads their team in creating holistic category overviews, rollouts, and merchandising strategy for the categoryCommunicate content to Footwear, Apparel, and Graphics Teams to align strategyInform horizontal brand moments and category moments by leading products, Color and Material narratives/executions, and tiered rollout plans in partnership with Design, Marketing, and Concept To Consumer. This is a collaborative effort across disciplines & functions together.Manages in designing Footwear Color and Material executions for Inline and Key Account ranges with input from Design, Marketing, and Development. This includes but is not limited to:Seasonal prep and research stated aboveCreates product design presentations; both physical and digitalExploratory process to reach final solutionCreates Color CADs, Material Maps, & Graphic Maps.Guides their team in creating a quality and merchandisable range by having a detail to top-line view of all productsWorks closely with Development to assist in development process & costing; meet development timelines and calendar deadlines per seasonal milestone.Travel to Asia for development tripsAssists in communicating inspiration and storytelling to Marketing and Concept To ConsumerHas experienced knowledge and a higher understanding of product. From color, material, construction, to production.Creating 3D concept representation, 3D assets, digital product information for an accurate development and decision-making processKnowledge, Skills and AbilitiesAbility and desire to manage others, which includes but is not limited to:Influencing and leading a teamProductive critiquing and mentoringCreating more efficient, creative, and positive working environmentA strong working knowledge of footwear construction and productionA detailed understanding of the creation processA strong knowledge of material suppliers, material production, and technical material feasibilitiesComputer SkillsAdobe Illustrator/PhotoshopPower Point/Key NoteApple Mac Operating systemUnderstanding of brand history and current positioningUnderstanding of marketplace (Footwear/streetwear/urban) history, consumer, and current positioningHas a strong understanding of Color and Material trends, application, and cyclesAbility to understand design concepts and think conceptuallyAbility to create designs that meet category needs and commercial opportunitiesAbility to design for new initiatives and products with a fresh, innovative perspectiveAbility to operate in a fast pace, ever changing work environmentWorks well in a team environment. This position requires employee to engage with many stakeholders, as well as manage various information and relationshipsAbility and desire to push themselves, others, and the brand forwardAbility to influence, negotiate, and collaborate with key business partnersStrong presentation skillsStrong 3D skills and knowledge of virtual tools are required:APP tools: Clo3D, Browzwear, VStitcher or similar 3D fashion design toolsFTW tools: Rhino, Modo, ICAD Pro, or similar 3D design toolsRequisite Education and Experience / Minimum QualificationsFour year college or university degree in industrial, graphics, apparel or footwear designDirect experience in footwear design, fashion design or any design relevant environmentThorough knowledge of art and design with clear understanding of visual design or any design related environmentSix years relevant work experienceEquivalent combination of education and/or experience may be substituted for degreeadidas celebrates diversity, supports inclusiveness and encourages individual expression in our workplace. We actively encourage individuals with disabilities to apply and will provide reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. We do not tolerate the harassment or discrimination toward any of our applicants or employees. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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. Employees are able to enroll in adidas’ 401k plan and Stock Purchase Plan with employer match (eligible after one year and 1,000 hours of service). Full-time employees are eligible for generous Leave policies including 14 weeks of paid parental leave.Employees accrue prorated flexible time off at the rate of one hour per every thirty hours worked up to a maximum of eighty hours per year, and are eligible to take eleven paid company holidays throughout the calendar year.At adidas we offer a Hybrid work policy which requires 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. The working location of this position is Portland, OR.Though our teammates hail from all corners of the world, our working language is English.