Senior Graphic Designer

PURPOSE & OVERALL RELEVANCE FOR THE ORGANISATION

Design market right product graphics ranges for the adidas brand as part of an international design team in co-operation with product marketing and product development.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Be at the global forefront of design trends and innovation and their application.
• Own the creative process to make sure that the final products meet commercial and image objectives.
• Execute, lead and drive the defined project(s) creatively.
• Design graphics for the international inline and account exclusives apparel based on the direction of the Design leader and in cooperation with marketing.
• Ensure good communication with product management and development.
• Creating 3D concept representation, 3D assets, digital product information for an accurate development and decision-making process
• Execute t-shirt graphic design vs. the visual language of adidas and CI guidelines.
• Translate the business strategies into differentiated and distinctive design language to fulfil customers` expectations.
• Steer the direction of graphics through collecting relevant information needed to create truly international t-shirt and apparel sports graphics. This includes all possible sources to gain this information:
  • Trade publications, trade fairs, sport events
  • General interest press, trend services, fashion & sportswear magazines store checks, market visits, team travel
• Produce trend and travel reports for other members of the design team and present findings to marketing.
• Create graphic design concepts for the respective product area and /or the defined project.
• Design graphics (this includes illustrations, typographies, logo graphics, hand sketches, artworks, technical drawings, colour concepts and colorations, story boards)
• Ensure proper handover of graphic artworks to the mechanical production department and into development. Main duty is to submit all relevant information needed for the development process such as original artworks, colour indication, execution information, artwork sizes
• Be first point of contact for product management in all issues regarding the realization of products and collections.
• Manage an efficient process and communication flow between design, marketing and development (within x- functional team) for all issues regarding the products designed by the designer and/or the defined project.
• Present graphics internally and help with presentations, which support the launch of products designed by the designer and/ or the defined project, externally.
• Ensure that sketches are loaded into the internal software catalogue.
• Strong 3D skills and knowledge of virtual tools are required
  • APP tools: Clo3D, Browzwear, VStitcher or similar 3D fashion design tools
  • FTW tools: Rhino, Modo, ICAD Pro, or similar 3D design tools

REQUISITE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE / MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• BA or MA in Graphic design or comparable education
• Advanced computer skills on Apple Mac or PC (Adobe Illustrator, Freehand, Photo Shop)
• graphic knowledge/ apparel product knowledge
• High level of creativity
• Minimum 5 to 7 years of experience in Graphic design
• Fluent in English

*Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at adidas means championing individual uniqueness and cultivating a culture of belonging in which everyone can create at their best. We embrace diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives and seek to create a workforce that reflects our consumers and communities.

*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, which can be supplemented with employee-paid coverage. Employees are able to enroll in adidas' 401k plan and Stock Purchase Plan with employer match. Full-time employees are eligible for education assistance and generous Leave policies including 12 weeks of paid parental leave.

*Employees are eligible to earn an annual bonus based on both company and personal performance. Employees accrue prorated flexible time off in the amount .4388 hours per day that increases with years of service, eleven paid holidays throughout the calendar year and Service Time Off during milestone years.

*The anticipated low and high end of the base pay range for this position is ($96,400-144,600). Actual salary will be based on various factors, such as a candidate's experience, qualifications, skills and competencies, and proficiency for the role.

*We officially returned to office in a hybrid work environment, working 3 days in office and 2 days remote. The working location of this position is Los Angeles, CA.

*Though our teammates hail from all corners of the world, our working language is English.

AT ADIDAS WE HAVE A WINNING CULTURE. BUT TO WIN, PHYSICAL POWER IS NOT ENOUGH. JUST LIKE ATHLETES OUR EMPLOYEES NEED MENTAL STRENGTH IN THEIR GAME. WE FOSTER THE ATHLETE'S MINDSET THROUGH A SET OF BEHAVIORS THAT WE WANT TO ENABLE AND DEVELOP IN OUR PEOPLE AND THAT ARE AT THE CORE OF OUR UNIQUE COMPANY CULTURE: THIS IS HOW WE WIN WHILE PLAYING FAIR.

• COURAGE: Speak up when you see an opportunity; step up when you see a need
• OWNERSHIP: Pick up the ball. Be proactive, take responsibility and follow-through.
• INNOVATION: Elevate to win. Be curious, test and learn new and better ways of doing things.
• TEAMPLAY: Win together. Work collaboratively and cultivate a shared mindset.
• INTEGRITY: Play by the rules. Hold yourself and others accountable to our company's standards.
• RESPECT: Value all players. Display empathy, be inclusive and show dignity to all.

adidas celebrates diversity, supports inclusiveness and encourages individual expression in our workplace. We do not tolerate the harassment or discrimination toward any of our applicants or employees. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Title: Senior Graphic Designer

Brand: adidas

Location: Los Angeles

TEAM: Design

State: CA

Country/Region: US

Contract Type: Full time

Number: 499619

Date: Jul 25, 2023