About this role
<p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:#212121"> </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.5pt;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:'Helvetica Neue';color:#212121">M4 Kids Designer JD</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.5pt;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:'Helvetica Neue';color:#212121">Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Helvetica Neue';color:#212121">As a key member of the Creation Center Shanghai, this role is critical in driving both strategic long-term planning and agile short-term execution across the Kids apparel calendar. You will work with creativity and purpose, delivering progressive, culturally relevant design solutions tailored to the China market. By crafting compelling kids products that blend global innovation with local insights, you will elevate brand desirability and deepen Adidas’ connection with Chinese consumers.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.5pt;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:'Helvetica Neue';color:#212121">Key Responsibilities</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Helvetica Neue';color:#212121">Creative Direction & Design Excellence</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm" type="disc"> <li style="color:#212121;margin-bottom:0.0cm;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Helvetica Neue'">Actively shape and develop compelling design concepts that push creative boundaries for key product initiatives.</span></li> <li style="color:#212121;margin-bottom:0.0cm;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Helvetica Neue'">Deliver visually powerful storytelling and design assets that clearly communicate strategy and creative intent.</span></li> <li style="color:#212121;margin-bottom:0.0cm;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Helvetica Neue'">Ensure visual identity and design language remain consistent and aligned with the brand’s creative direction at every stage.</span></li> <li style="color:#212121;margin-bottom:0.0cm;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Helvetica Neue'">Champion originality and innovation in apparel design, inspiring excellence through breakthrough ideas and high-caliber execution.</span></li> <li style="color:#212121;margin-bottom:0.0cm;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Helvetica Neue'">Translate concepts into refined sketches and tech packs with precision, handing over complete, accurate design packages to the development team within deadlines.</span></li> <li style="color:#212121;margin-bottom:0.0cm;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Helvetica Neue'">Drive strong cross-functional collaboration and communication to ensure shared creative ownership and in-house synergy.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Helvetica Neue';color:#212121">Project & Workflow Management</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm" type="disc"> <li style="color:#212121;margin-bottom:0.0cm;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Helvetica Neue'">Sharpen design workflow across multiple capsule collections, ensuring smooth and efficient project execution.</span></li> <li style="color:#212121;margin-bottom:0.0cm;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Helvetica Neue'">Partner across milestones with marketing and development to steer product direction toward excellence.</span></li> <li style="color:#212121;margin-bottom:0.0cm;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Helvetica Neue'">Enforce disciplined design processes that uphold quality, timelines, and creative integrity.</span></li> <li style="color:#212121;margin-bottom:0.0cm;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Helvetica Neue'">Maintain a strategic, priority-based approach to managing complex design initiatives across varying timelines and scopes.</span></li> <li style="color:#212121;margin-bottom:0.0cm;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Helvetica Neue'">Monitor critical path and proactively address potential delays, ensuring flawless execution from concept to delivery.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Helvetica Neue';color:#212121">Innovation & Market Insights</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm" type="disc"> <li style="color:#212121;margin-bottom:0.0cm;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Helvetica Neue'">Conduct continuous trend research across sport culture and technology to ensure Adidas Sportswear stays culturally relevant and forward-thinking.</span></li> <li style="color:#212121;margin-bottom:0.0cm;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Helvetica Neue'">Benchmark against global and local kidswear competitors, providing critical market insights that inform creative strategy.</span></li> <li style="color:#212121;margin-bottom:0.0cm;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Helvetica Neue'">Integrate new materials, technologies, and sustainable innovations into the design process to future-proof product offerings.</span></li> <li style="color:#212121;margin-bottom:0.0cm;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Helvetica Neue'">Maintain a sharp understanding of the China kids consumer landscape, using those insights to influence design direction and product storytelling.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.5pt;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:'Helvetica Neue';color:#212121">Key Relationships</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm" type="disc"> <li style="color:#212121;margin-bottom:0.0cm;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Helvetica Neue'">Design Director / Senior Designers</span></li> <li style="color:#212121;margin-bottom:0.0cm;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Helvetica Neue'">Product Marketing</span></li> <li style="color:#212121;margin-bottom:0.0cm;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Helvetica Neue'">Product Development</span></li> <li style="color:#212121;margin-bottom:0.0cm;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Helvetica Neue'">Sourcing & Materials Teams</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.5pt;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:'Helvetica Neue';color:#212121">Knowledge, Skills & Abilities</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm" type="disc"> <li style="color:#212121;margin-bottom:0.0cm;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Helvetica Neue'">Exceptional design sensibility with a keen eye for form, function, and aesthetic balance.</span></li> <li style="color:#212121;margin-bottom:0.0cm;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Helvetica Neue'">Expert-level proficiency in industry-standard design software (Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and etc.).</span></li> <li style="color:#212121;margin-bottom:0.0cm;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Helvetica Neue'">Advanced skills in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) is a plus.</span></li> <li style="color:#212121;margin-bottom:0.0cm;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Helvetica Neue'">Strong storytelling and communication skills—both visually and verbally.</span></li> <li style="color:#212121;margin-bottom:0.0cm;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Helvetica Neue'">Deep understanding of product creation from concept through to production.</span></li> <li style="color:#212121;margin-bottom:0.0cm;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Helvetica Neue'">Proven ability to work in fast-paced environments and manage multiple priorities with agility.</span></li> <li style="color:#212121;margin-bottom:0.0cm;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Helvetica Neue'">Fluent in English (written and spoken); Mandarin proficiency is a plus.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.5pt;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:'Helvetica Neue';color:#212121">Education & Experience</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm" type="disc"> <li style="color:#212121;margin-bottom:0.0cm;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Helvetica Neue'">Degree in Fashion Design, Sportswear Design, or a related field—or equivalent industry experience.</span></li> <li style="color:#212121;margin-bottom:0.0cm;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Helvetica Neue'">3–5 years of proven design experience in the sporting goods, fashion, or sports industry.</span></li> <li style="color:#212121;margin-bottom:0.0cm;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Helvetica Neue'">Demonstrated success in owning and driving design projects end-to-end, with tangible impact on brand and business.</span></li> <li style="color:#212121;margin-bottom:0.0cm;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Helvetica Neue'">Experience working in or for the China market preferred.</span></li> <li style="color:#212121;margin-bottom:0.0cm;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Helvetica Neue'">Passion for Kids sport, fashion, and innovation—and a strong belief in the Adidas brand mission.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p>