Setting the creative vision/direction for Adidas, overseeing the development of new collections and all aspects of the design process within an organization. This role is to lead the design team to analyse the company’s current line of apparel, develop new design ideas, optimize the working process, and leverage the existing designs, as well as ensuring the quality and consistency of the design output across different platforms, channels, and media.
Requirements
- Create and direct the seasonal creative narratives, ranges, and product stories, ensuring alignment across product type, colour, materials, and graphics
- Oversee the complete creative process, identifying industry trends in colour, materials, and graphics, and influence merchandising and assortment strategies
- Distil abstract business concepts and customer needs into creative solutions
- Take responsibility for the creative vision and the standard of output across team members who work under her/him
- Pitch ideas confidently and present the creative vision clearly to stakeholders, as well as communicate in the same manner to members of the design team
- Have strong people management and leadership skills to hire, develop, and inspire the design team
- Ensure that all the team’s creative output/visuals are consistent with the overall brand’s identity and qualitative level
- Lead multiple projects from conception to completion in accordance with deadlines
- Agility to manage and supervise unexpected projects, feedback, and people factors
- Collaborate with other team members relevant functions to ensure alignment with the strategic priorities of the brands
- Champion new ideas, ask smart questions, take risks
- Drive the identification of long-term and seasonal trends within the industry, contributing to innovative retail strategies that keep the brand ahead of the curve
- Guide and optimize the creative process to ensure that final products not only align with brand image but also meet commercial objectives
- Develop and implement Design and Creation strategies for key projects, setting a high standard for design excellence and expectations throughout the organization
- Lead and mentor the design team both creatively and organizationally, fostering an environment of innovation and collaboration
- Ensure the correct execution of Corporate Identity guidelines and against legal restrictions within the category
Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 401k Matching
- Retirement Plan
- Visa Sponsorship
- Four Day Work Week
- Generous Parental Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Relocation Assistance
