Overview
Apparel Designer Jobs in Portland, OR at adidas
Title: Apparel Designer
Company: adidas
Location: Portland, OR
DESIGNER, APPAREL
Area Global Brand adidas / CCPDepartment Design: NAM Apparel – Licensed / SMUDirect Reporting Line Design Director / Sr DesignerIndirect/secondary reporting line N/ASubsidiary/country USLocation PortlandGSMS Grade M4Number of Personnel Managed 0Cost Center/Budget and/or Revenue Responsibility none
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 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 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
Create detailed and precise 2D and 3D tech packs
Execute successful tech pack handovers to development, submitting all relevant information needed for the development process such as sketches, detail sketches, fabric and trim indication, artwork.
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 process
KEY RELATIONSHIPS
Design team members
Product Marketing
Development/Pattern/ Materials
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Strong knowledge of fashion design/industrial product or industrial design
Strong presentation and communication skills
Good knowledge of product development, material and trims for assigned product range
Passion for Design
High level of creativity
Knowledge and use of Macintosh computer design software/systems (Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop)
Strong 3D skills and knowledge of virtual tools are required APP tools: Clo3D, Browzwear, VStitcher or similar 3D fashion design tools
Fluent in English (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
3 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 do not tolerate the harassment or discrimination toward any of our applicants or employees. We are an equal opportunity employer.
