Graphic Designer - Specialist Sports

Graphic Designer - Specialist Sports

PURPOSE & OVERALL RELEVANCE FOR THE ORGANISATION

To design market right graphics for the adidas brand as part of an international design team in cooperation with marketing and development

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design and develop creative graphic solutions to concepts. Present the design in context to the category direction.
• Execute and implement the seasonal Direction of the Category according to market trends as well as overall Design Direction and ensure consistency though graphics.
• Self-manage own creative process and execute towards given design languages within the category
• Execute graphic design work according to the visual language of adidas as well as given Corporate Identity guidelines according to legal guidance.
• Verbally presents graphic ideas and details with clarity in small groups and team meeting
• Ensure efficient process and communication flow between design, marketing and development (within x- functional team) for all issues regarding your graphics
• Ensure proper handover of graphic artworks to development. Main duty is to submit all relevant information needed for the development process such as original artworks, color indication, execution information, artwork sizes.
• Design graphics, select materials and colour for productswithin apparel range based on the direction from the line manager and in close cooperation with marketing. This includes
• Creating 3D concept representation, 3D assets, digital product information for an accurate development and decision-making process

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Strong knowledge of graphic design with awareness of the competitive market
• Strong presentation and communication skills
• Apparel graphic knowledge / apparel product knowledge
• High level of creativity
• Knowledge and use of Macintosh computer design software / systems (Photoshop, Illustrator)
• Fluent in English (spoken and written)
• Strong 3D skills and knowledge of virtual tools are required

APP tools : Clo3D, Browzwear, VStitcher or similar 3D fashion design tools

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

REQUISITE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE / MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• BA or MA in Graphic design or comparable education
• At least 3 to 4 years of experience in graphic design

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