Designer Apparel (WOMENS), Creation Center Tokyo-Design
PURPOSE & OVERALL RELEVANCE FOR THE ORGANISATION
Designs market right Women Sportswear ranges for the adidas brand as part of an international design team in cooperation with marketing (product management) and development
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Design and develop creative solutions to concepts within the assigned category or specialty area or project. Present the designs in context to the category direction.
- Implement the creative vision in a product range for the category.
- Self-Manage own creative process and execute towards given design languages within the category.
- Execute design work according to the visual language of adidas as well as given Corporate Identity guidelines according to legal guidance.
- Verbally present product ideas and details with clarity
- Ensure efficient process and communication flow between design, marketing and development (within x- functional team) for all issues regarding the designed ranges and products
- Ensure proper handover of sketches into development. Main duty is to submit all relevant information needed for the development process such as sketches, detail sketches, fabric and trim indication, artworks …
- Visualize ideas for products and ranges with a high degree of expertise.
- Creating 3D concept representation, 3D assets, digital product information for an accurate development and decision-making process
KEY RELATIONSHIPS
- Marketing
- Development
- Team members
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Strong knowledge of fashion design
- Strong presentation and communication skills
- Good knowledge of product development, material and trims for assigned product range
- Passion for Design
- High level of creativity
- Knowledge and use of Macintosh computer design software/systems (Photoshop, Illustrator)
- Intermediate level in English
- Strong 3D skills and knowledge of virtual tools will be a plus.
APP tools: Clo3D, Browzwear, VStitcher or similar 3D fashion design tools
REQUISITE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE / MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from a college or university, major Design or Fashion & Apparel Design or equivalent professional experience
- 3 -5 years of practical experience in design environment.
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