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Assistant Designer - Footwear

PURPOSE & OVERALL RELEVANCE TO THE ORGANIZATION

Supporting the design team as part of an international team in collaboration with marketing and development to design market-driven products for the adidas brand.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Executing the creative vision in a product range for the following categories:
  • Development of creative solutions for individual products.
  • Work with the creative process and execution of given goals and defined design languages and strategies.
  • Execution of design work in accordance with adidas' visual language and given corporate identity guidelines regarding the legal guidelines.
  • Presenting product ideas and details in small groups and team meetings
  • Supporting the efficient process and communication flow between design, marketing and development for all issues related to the areas and products.
  • Support of product management and development in all matters related to the realization of products and collections.
  • Visualization of ideas for products and ranges.
  • Create 3D concept representations, 3D assets, and digital product information for an accurate development and decision-making process

 

MAIN CONTACTS

  • Marketing
  • Development
  • Team Members

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

  • Knowledge of fashion products and fashion designs / industrial products or industrial designs
  • Good communication and presentation skills
  • High creativity
  • Passion for design
  • Knowledge of using Macintosh computer design software/systems (Photoshop, Illustrator)
  • Fluent in English (spoken and written)
  • Strong 3D knowledge and experience with virtual tools
  • Apparel: tools: Clo3D, Browzwear, VStitcher or similar 3D fashion design tools
  • Footwear tools: Rhino, Modo, ICAD Pro, or similar 3D fashion design tools

 

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE / MINIMUM REQUIREMENT

  • Diploma, BA or MA from a college or university, major in design
  • Preferably practical experience in a design environment

 

 

At adidas we offer a hybrid work policy which requires attendance in the office Monday through Thursday, with the flexibility to work remotely on Friday each week.

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:  Assistant Designer - Footwear

Brand: 
Location:  Portland
TEAM:  Design
State:  OR
Country/Region:  US
Contract Type:  Full time
Number:  539455
Date:  Jan 26, 2026
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