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Designer Color & Materials - BU Sportswear and Training (m/f/d)

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*We actively encourage individuals with disabilities to apply and will provide reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process.

 

PURPOSE & OVERALL RELEVANCE FOR THE ORGANISATION 

 To assist in designing industry leading executions of Footwear through color and material. 

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

 

Continuously aware of information needed to design a consumer and brand relevant product.  Should include all possible sources to gain this information: 

  • Trade fairs, cultural events, and sporting events, athlete insights 

  • Trade publications, general interest press, trend services, fashion and sportswear magazines and websites 

  • Store checks, market visits, and team travel as provided 

  • Relevant forecast and sell-through numbers from our Marketing counterparts 

  • Creating 3D concept representation, 3D assets, digital product information for an accurate development and decision-making process 

 

Assists a team in seasonal and long-term design direction for their category within the following topics 

  • Footwear Color 

  • Footwear Materials 

 

Contributes to aforementioned design direction by, but not limited to 

  • Assisting in trend forecasting content relevant to our consumer and brand 

 

Works closely with members of the category’s design team. This includes but is not limited to 

  • Providing Color and Material content and direction 

  • Collaboration and critiquing 

 

PRODUCT EXECUTION 

Assists in designing Footwear Color and Material executions for Inline and/or Key Account ranges with input from Design, Marketing, and Development. This includes but is not limited to 

  • Seasonal prep and research stated above 

  • Assists in creating color design presentations; both physical and digital.  

  • Exploratory process to reach final solution 

  • Creates Color CADs and Material Maps & Graphic Maps  

  • Works closely with Development to assist in development process & costing; meet development timelines and calendar deadlines per seasonal milestone. 

  • Assists in communicating inspiration and storytelling to Marketing 

 

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES  

 

  • Computer Skills 

  • Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop 

  • Power Point/Key Note 

  • Apple Mac Operating system 

  • 3D not required, but beneficial 

  • Ability to understand design concepts and think conceptually 

  • Ability to create designs that meet category needs and commercial opportunities 

  • Ability to operate in a fast pace, ever changing work environment 

  • Works well in a team environment. This position requires employee to engage with many stakeholders, as well as manage various information and relationships 

  • Ability and desire to push themselves, others, and the brand forward. 

  • Ability to influence and collaborate with key business partners 

  • Knowledge of virtual tools is required 

 

FTW tools: Rhino, Modo, ICAD Pro, or similar 3D design tools 

 

 

REQUISITE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE / MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

 

  • Four year college or university degree in industrial, graphics, apparel or footwear design 

  • Thorough knowledge of art and design with clear understanding of visual design or any design related environment  

  • Equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be substituted for degree 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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 Color & Materials - BU Sportswear and Training (m/f/d)

Brand: 
Location:  Herzogenaurach
TEAM:  Design
State:  BY
Country/Region:  DE
Contract Type:  Full time
Number:  528587
Date:  Oct 1, 2025
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