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Designer Apparel - Running (m/f/d)

PURPOSE & OVERALL RELEVANCE FOR THE ORGANISATION
• Develop industry leading creative solutions for assigned concept or category, to create a highly
relevant, desirable and clear adidas brand image, from sell in to sellout [consumer- facing]

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Support the creative development of concepts and ranges across multiple consumer touchpoints.
• Develop creative strategies that fulfill the objectives of the design direction, brief and timeline.
• Collaborate with Footwear & Color and Material team to bring holistic storytelling and relevent
consistent visual expression to product.
• Work closely with cross-functional partners to ensure smooth product creation and development.
• Review and approve production stages of the creative process.
• Be able to translate abstract ideas into interisting apparel solutions, knowing when to push, refine
or reimagine.
• Incorporating feedback effectively to your work.
• Assist in the development of annual and long-term Creative Direction initiatives.
• Communicate creative ideas clearly in presentations to various stakeholders.
• Identify areas for improvement and propose solutions or ideas that enhance creative output.
• Seek out Running Apparel innovation opportunities and integrate insight into your work in order to
deliver exceptional results.


KEY RELATIONSHIPS
• Design Directors, Creative Directors
• Product Marketing
• Product Development


KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
• IT skills: Excel, Word, PowerPoint: advanced /Outlook
• Design apps: expert
• Advanced illustration skills - ability to express ideas thru high level drawings- digital & analog.
• Art Direction of photoshoots, styling sessions, image editing capabilities
• Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Lightroom
• Language: English: excellent


REQUISITE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE/ MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor degree (B.A.) from a college or universityfrom a college or university, in relevant design field
(e.g. apparel, fashion).
• 3 years of practical experience in Apparel design.

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.


At adidas, we strongly believe that embedding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) into our culture and talent processes gives our employees a sense of belonging and our brand a real competitive advantage.

– Culture Starts With People, It Starts With You –

By recruiting talent and developing our people to reflect the rich diversity of our consumers and communities, we foster a culture of inclusion that engages our employees and authentically connects our brand with our consumers.

Job Title:  Designer Apparel - Running (m/f/d)

Brand: 
Location:  Herzogenaurach
TEAM:  Design
State:  BY
Country/Region:  DE
Contract Type:  Full time
Number:  542932
Date:  Apr 2, 2026
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