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Title: Apparel Designer Location: Portland, OR, US Workplace: Full time Department: Design Job Description: 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 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 • Translate ideas for products and ranges with a high degree of expertise • Ensure efficient process and communication flow between design, marketing and development (within x- functional team) for all matters regarding the designed ranges and products • Create detailed and precise 2D and 3D tech packs • Execute successful tech pack handovers, submitting all relevant information needed for the development process including proper sketches, detail callouts, fabric and trim indication, and artwork • Create 3D concept representation, 3D assets, digital product information for an accurate development and decision-making process • Create presentation boards including concept and consumer (where applicable), design sketches, materials, and accurate product information • Verbally present concepts, products, and details with clarity and impact. KEY RELATIONSHIPS • Design team members • Product Marketing • Development/Pattern/ Materials KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES • Strong knowledge of fashion design/industrial product or industrial design • Solid presentation and communication skills • Comprehensive 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 (CLO 3D, Vstitcher or other similar 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. 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. Apply tot his job

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