Senior Director Design, Culture Collaborations & Partnerships

Full Time • Los Angeles, CA, United States of America

174,715 - 221,228 (Yearly) Added 1 day, 10 hours ago

Summary

LOCATION

Los Angeles, CA, US

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design or Art, minimum of 10 years of experience in design, including at least 5 years leading design teams, comprehensive knowledge of product design, and fluency in English.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop a holistic design strategy for partnerships, manage creativity within the team, collaborate with development and marketing, provide project designs, and maintain awareness of market trends and consumer needs.

INDUSTRY

Fashion and Sports Apparel

SHORT DESCRIPTION

The Senior Director of Design will lead the Culture Collaborations and Partnerships vision, ensuring innovative product expression while fostering collaboration within the design team and across multiple categories.

Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization:

Develop and steer the Culture Collaborations and Partnerships design vision into product expression in partnership with the product creation team. The Senior Design Director will drive one holistic strategy for partnerships in NAM across footwear, apparel and accessories and will foster a one team mentality within our design community.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage and foster creativity within the design team to ensure that the Company creates and manufactures products that meet the needs of the Partner and customers.
Collaborate with development to find new and more innovative methods of working to improve products and product ranges.
Drive partnership marketing strategies that can be implemented throughout Design.
Close collaboration with Product Marketing and Development to implement strategies, concepts, and projects the overall succss.
Manage, supervise, and provide feedback and development opportunities for teams.
Provide designs for key projects to demonstrate leadership and set a high standard of design excellence.
Inspire and motivate teams to pursue cutting-edge ideas that are innovative in the market.
Represent and lead a strong multi-disciplinary Design team when in contact with internal and external parties.
Be up to date on consumers, cultural trends, fashion, sports culture, and athletic findings across multiple categories and disciplines.
Influencing and working closely with Partner(s) on design direction.
Oversees all Design Direction from Concepts through Development and GTM launches; ensures design and performance objectives; delivers holistic creative process, market research, storytelling, and product design execution.

Key Relationships:

Product Marketing
External Partner(s)
External Agencies & Creative Resources
Concept to Consumer
Product Operations
Costing and Development
Project Management

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Profound textile, graphic, footwear/apparel design knowledge, and credible expertise
Holistic thinker, can establish and drive end-to-end design strategy and initiatives
Inspirational and visionary leader
Strong presentation, planning, and analytical skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong influence skills and change management
Ability to manage a team of personnel, direct and indirect
Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed
Comprehensive knowledge of product design with a clear understanding of the athletics market and its culture
Practical knowledge in the field of computer design software/systems and MS Office
Display and model innovative, resilient, and empathetic mindsets

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree (4 years) from a college/university in the field of Industrial Design or Art / minimum of 10 years of experience in the respective field or an equivalent combination out of education and experience
At least 5+ years experience of leading Design teams
Practical experience in the field of Design, including management experience
Comprehensive knowledge in product design with a clear understanding of the athletics market and its culture
Deep understanding of the North America Market preferred; Streetwear a plus
Fluency 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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Senior Director Design, Culture Collaborations & Partnerships

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Los Angeles

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Design

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Full time

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