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Designer, Kids FTW

Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization:

To design market right products for assigned projects as part of an international design team in cooperation with marketing and development.

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and develop kids FTW that fit into adidas brand identity. Present the designs in context to the category direction.
  • Implement the creative vision in a product range for kids.
  • 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.

 

 

Key Relationships:

 

  • Marketing
  • Development
  • Team members

 

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Strong knowledge of FTW design/shoe making
  • Strong knowledge of fashion design or industrial design
  • Strong presentation and communication skills
  • Good knowledge of product development, material and trims for assigned product range
  • Passion for Design and product storytelling
  • High level of creativity
  • Knowledge and use of computer design software/systems (Photoshop, Illustrator)
  • Kids FTW experience is a plus
  • Fluent in English is good to have (spoken and written)

 

 

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications: 

  • Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from a college or university, major Design or industrial product engineering
  • 5 years of practical experience in FTW design

 

 

 

 

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  • 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.


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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, Kids FTW

Brand: 
Location:  Shanghai
TEAM:  Design
State:  SH
Country/Region:  CN
Contract Type:  Full time
Number:  539077
Date:  Jan 7, 2026
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