Senior Graphic Designer - Herzogenaurach, Deutschland - Adidas

Adidas

Geprüftes Unternehmen

Herzogenaurach, Deutschland

vor 3 Wochen

Geschrieben von:

Lena Wagner

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Beschreibung

PURPOSE & OVERALL RELEVANCE FOR THE ORGANISATION

Design

market right product graphics ranges for the adidas brand as part of an international design team in co-operation with marketing (product management) and development (project management)

Key Responsibilities:
Own the creative process to make sure that the final products meet commercial and image objectives.
Execute, lead and drive the defined project(s) creatively.
Design graphics for the international inline and account exclusives apparel based on the direction of the Design Director and in cooperation with marketing.
Ensure good communication to product management and development.
Creating 3D concept representation, 3D assets, digital product information for an accurate development and decisionmaking process

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Execute tshirt graphic design vs. the visual language of adidas and CI guidelines.
Translate the business strategies into differentiated and distinctive design language to fulfil customers' expectations.
Steer the direction of graphics through collecting relevant information needed to create truly international tshirt and apparel sports graphics.

This to include all possible sources to gain this information:

Trade publications, trade fairs, sport events

- general interest press, trend services, fashion & sportswear magazines store checks, market visits, team travel

Produce trend and travel reports for other members of the design team and present findings to marketing.
Create graphic design concepts for the respective product area and /or the defined project.
Design graphics (this includes illustrations, typographies, logo graphics, hand sketches, artworks, technical drawings, colour concepts and colorations, story boards )
Ensure proper handover of graphic artworks to the mechanical production department and into development. Main duty is to submit all relevant information needed for the development process such as original artworks, colour indication, execution information, artwork sizes
Be first point of contact for product management in all issues regarding the realization of products and collections.
Manage an efficient process and communication flow between design, marketing and development (within x

- functional team) for all issues regarding the products designed by the designer and/or the defined project.

Present graphics internally and help with presentations, which support the launch of products designed by the designer and/ or the defined project, externally.
Ensure that sketches are loaded into the internal software catalogue.
Manage the graphics team
Allocate work load to team members, ensure their development and coach them through the design process
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

Advanced computer skills on Apple Mac or PC (Adobe Illustrator, Freehand, Photo Shop)

- graphic knowledge/ apparel product knowledge

High level of creativity
Minimum 5 to 7 years of experience in Graphic design
Fluent in English

AT ADIDAS WE HAVE A WINNING CULTURE. BUT TO WIN, PHYSICAL POWER IS NOT ENOUGH. JUST LIKE ATHLETES OUR EMPLOYEES NEED MENTAL STRENGTH IN THEIR GAME.

WE FOSTER THE ATHLETE'S MINDSET THROUGH A SET OF BEHAVIORS THAT WE WANT TO ENABLE AND DEVELOP IN OUR PEOPLE AND THAT ARE AT THE CORE OF OUR UNIQUE COMPANY CULTURE:
THIS IS HOW WE WIN WHILE PLAYING FAIR.

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.

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.
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