Designer Accessories and Graphics

Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization:

• This role will be key member of an experienced design team working alongside the apparel and footwear teams to build a cohesive Adidas golf collection. You'll utilize your advanced design skills to create original, innovative designs that appropriately reflect Adidas design philosophy and standards and help adidas Golf hit its mission of being the most progressive golf brand in the world.

Key Responsibilities:

• Immediate design responsibilities include leading accessories category that include headwear, socks, bags, belts, and other accessories and gear with potential opportunities to work cross category as needed.
• Graphics and print-work experience on accessories (can include apparel) is key responsibility for this role.
• Proficient in complete design process from inspiration to finalized tech pack hand off.
• Provide all finished design related materials for presentations and collateral (includes Illustrator CAD drawings, print artwork files, color application, and completed tech packs with material/trim callouts and constructions).
• Assist with inspirational imagery that meets the requirements of the global product brief and is in-line with the design strategy for each season.
• Well versed in live fittings and reviews for each proto round.
• Partner closely with Design Director and Product Marketing team to help shape the category offering.
• Confidently present category ideas to Design team, Marketing team, and other internal groups that displays a cohesive design approach.
• Communicate with clarity and knowledge to all necessary cross functional teams to maintain close working relationships.
• Understand and follow seasonal calendar and process.
• Execute design work according to the visual language of adidas as well as given Corporate Identity guidelines according to legal guidance.
• Support, inspire, energize and challenge your immediate design team and cross functional counterparts.
• Study and interpret market conditions and trends from a design perspective as related to golf and share with design leadership, marketing, and development teams in a dynamic way.
• Actively research trade publications/style analysis, trade fairs, online design tools, sports events, market visits, store checks to inspire and promotes future thinking.
• General interest in fashion, golf, and sportswear market/trend.

Authorities:

• Reports into Design Director

Key Relationships:

• Design
• Product Marketing
• Product Development
• Sales

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals and guidelines.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:

• Fashion Design degree and/or relevant work experience in performance industry
• An in-depth knowledge of accessories design and understanding of color theory, materials, and construction.
• Exhibit mid-level understanding of technology, innovation, performance function.
• Must be fully proficient in Adobe CC design suite, emphasis on Adobe Illustrator
• Must be familiar with Microsoft Suite, i.e., Teams, Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Graphic design, textile print knowledge required.
• 3D design experience a plus
• An understanding of the golf industry and/or an interest in the sport of golf
• At least 5 years of related experience

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: Designer Accessories and Graphics

Brand: adidas

Location: Carlsbad

TEAM: Design

State: CA

Country/Region: US

Contract Type: Full time

Number: 500512

Date: Aug 22, 2023