adidas is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from people of all ages, genders (incl. gender identity), ethnic and social backgrounds, nationalities, sexual orientations, religions and beliefs, and those with apparent or non-apparent disabilities*. We do not tolerate harassment or discrimination toward any of our applicants or employees. *We actively encourage individuals with disabilities to apply and will provide reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. PURPOSE & OVERALL RELEVANCE FOR THE ORGANISATION Support the Kids Apparel Design team in creating market-right, consumer-focused products and collections for adidas Kids. Contribute to seasonal concepts, product creation, storytelling and execution across multiple categories while ensuring alignment with the adidas brand vision, Kids consumer insights, fit-for-purpose functionality and commercial objectives. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Execute the creative vision in a product range for the category.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Develop creative solutions to individual products.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Work with the creative process and execute towards given targets and defined design languages and strategies. </li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Execute design work according to the visual language of adidas as well as given Corporate Identity guidelines according to legal guidance.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Verbally present product ideas and details with clarity in small groups and team meetings</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Support an efficient process and communication flow between design, marketing and development for all issues regarding the ranges and products </li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Support product management and development in all issues regarding the realization of products and collections.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Visualize ideas for products and ranges with clarity.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Creating 3D concept representation, 3D assets, digital product information for an accurate development and decision-making process</li> </ul> KEY RELATIONSHIPS <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;text-indent:4.4px">Product Management </li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;text-indent:4.4px">Development</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;text-indent:4.4px">Kids Apparel Design Team </li> </ul> KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Knowledge of fashion product and fashion design/industrial product or industrial design </li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Good communication and presentation skills</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">High level of creativity</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Passion for design, kids apparel, sport, youth culture and product innovation </li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Knowledge and use of Macintosh computer design software/systems (Photoshop, Illustrator)</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Fluent in English (spoken and written)</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Strong 3D skills and knowledge of virtual tools are required</li> </ul> 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 <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Diploma or BA or MA from a college or university, major Design</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Preferably a practical experience in a design environment</li> </ul>

Assistant Designer - Kids Apparel temp until 31.03.2028 - BU Sportswear (m/f/d) (Herzogenaurach, BY, DE) @ adidas

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