VP Design.

AdidasP Alabama, United States of America

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Design Director Apparel - Specialist Sports (m/f/d)

adidas is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from people of all ages, genders (incl. gender identity), ethnic and social backgrounds, nationalities, sexual orientations, religions and beliefs, and those with apparent or non-apparent disabilities*. We do not tolerate harassment or discrimination toward any of our applicants or employees.

*We actively encourage individuals with disabilities to apply and will provide reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process.

Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization:

Lead and establish team and seasonal direction of Team Sports Design, Apparel - Specialist Sports (Rugby, Cricket, Field Hockey, Volleyball, Handball) given by the VP Design. Maintain and nurture the design, material and color direction with the Design team, Development, Marketing and the consumer.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop the seasonal Direction of the Category according to market trends as well as overall Design Direction and ensure consistency though products and ranges
Be at a global forefront of design trends and innovation as well as their application
Steer and drive the conceptualization process within of the category
Manage a team toward Category’s objectives and implement process changes
Steer and coach team members and their creative processes and drive development of direct reports.
Inspire and motivate teams to pursue cutting edge ideas that are innovative and original in the market, by researching functional criteria for product and product concepts and outlining area of innovation
Ensure the correct execution of Corporate Identity guidelines and against legal restrictions within the category.
Verbally present category strategies with clarity and expertise.
Disseminate Design Strategy into category and x-functional teams
Create professional level presentations of ideas; from loose sketch to detailed renderings to Digital Presentation
Ensure efficient processes and communication between external and internal teams

Key Relationships:

Marketing
Development
Team members
External partners

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Profound knowledge of fashion product and fashion design/industrial product or industrial design
Innovative and collaborative leader and coach
Excellent communication skills
Strong influencing skills
High level of initiative & madurity
Ability to inspire, think creatively and strategically as well as to act tactically
Problem solving attitude & can-do personality
Knowledge and use of Macintosh computer design software/systems (Photoshop, Illustrator)
Fluent in English (spoken and written)

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university in a relevant Design subject or equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum of 8 years practical experience in a relevant area
Minimum of 3 years of management including team leadership

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.

At adidas, we strongly believe that embedding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) into our culture and talent processes gives our employees a sense of belonging and our brand a real competitive advantage.

– Culture Starts With People, It Starts With You –

By recruiting talent and developing our people to reflect the rich diversity of our consumers and communities, we foster a culture of inclusion that engages our employees and authentically connects our brand with our consumers.

Job Title: Design Director Apparel - Specialist Sports (m/f/d)

Brand:

Location: Herzogenaurach

TEAM: Design

State: BY

Country/Region: DE

Contract Type: Full time

Number: 541771

Date: May 7, 2026

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