adidas is hiring: Apparel Graphics Designer - MLS in Portland

PURPOSE & OVERALL RELEVANCE FOR THE ORGANISATIONTo design market right products for assigned projects as part of an international design team in cooperation with marketing and development.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESDesign and develop creative solutions to concepts within the assigned category or specialty area or project. Present the designs in context to the category direction.Implement the creative vision in a product range for the category.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 clarityEnsure efficient process and communication flow between design, marketing and development (within x- functional team) for all issues regarding the designed ranges and productsEnsure 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.Creating 3D concept representation, 3D assets, digital product information for an accurate development and decision-making processKEY RELATIONSHIPSMarketingDevelopmentTeam membersKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIESStrong knowledge of fashion design/industrial product or industrial designStrong presentation and communication skillsGood knowledge of product development, material and trims for assigned product rangePassion for DesignAdditional graphic design skills are an assetHigh level of creativityKnowledge 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 requiredAPP tools: Clo3D, Browzwear, VStitcher or similar 3D fashion design toolsFTW tools: Rhino, Modo, ICAD Pro, or similar 3D design toolsREQUISITE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE / MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSBachelor degree (B.A.) from a college or university, major Design or industrial product engineering3 years of practical experience in design environment (Footwear/ Apparel/ Accessories - or industrial design, fashion design or similar design related areas)adidas celebrates diversity, supports inclusiveness and encourages individual expression in our workplace. We actively encourage individuals with disabilities to apply and will provide reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. We do not tolerate the harassment or discrimination toward any of our applicants or employees. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.adidas offers robust and progressive medical, including HSA (Health Savings Account) with employer funding or FSA (Flexible Spending Account) options, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, adoption, with surrogate and fertility support, short and long-term disability, and basic life and AD&D insurance, which can be supplemented with employee-paid coverage. Employees are able to enroll in adidas' 401k plan and Stock Purchase Plan with employer match. Full-time employees are eligible for education assistance and generous Leave policies including 12 weeks of paid parental leave.Employees are eligible to earn an annual bonus based on both company and personal performance. Employees accrue prorated flexible time off in the amount .4388 hours per day that increases with years of service, twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year and Service Time Off during milestone years.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. For work requiring a high degree of collaboration or an in-person presentation, in-office attendance is required even on Friday. The working location of this position is Portland, Oregon.Though our teammates hail from all corners of the world, our working language is English.

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