Senior Footwear Design Manager, S.E.E.D

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Senior Footwear Design Manager, S.E.E.D

BRAND : adidas

adidas

LOCATION : Los Angeles

Los Angeles

TEAM : Design

Design

STATE : COUNTRY / REGION :

COUNTRY / REGION : CONTRACT TYPE :

CONTRACT TYPE : Full time

Full time

NUMBER : 513825

513825

DATE : Aug 21, 2024

Aug 21, 2024

Purpose for the organization :

The design industry needs to change and adidas wants to be at the forefront, breaking down barriers facing new-to-design or field-switching creators.

Enabling design proficiency and leadership mastery via S.E.E.D. (School for Experiential Education in Design), a paid 2yr on-the-job product creation educational experience.

Offering an industry leading learn by doing curriculum, professional support and career guidance through mentor and partnership programs.

This role plays a crucial part in bringing this vision to life by teaching, leading and mentoring S.E.E.D. designers through the design process of producing go-to-market products across footwear, apparel, accessories and a variety of special projects and collaborations.

Key Responsibilities :

Lead and drive S.E.E.D. product creation in partnership with director, S.E.E.D. designers, internal business units and external partners / retailers.

Develop seasonal design direction of S.E.E.D. x adidas co-branded product in partnership with Design Director, external partners that align with brand identity, initiatives and market trends that resonate with target consumers.

Develop concepts and creative strategies that fulfill objectives of business unit, partnership, and product briefs.

Create and hand-off techpaks to development partners that deliver against product brief expectations.

Ensure premium product quality and dates / gates are met in a timely fashion solidifying successful product delivery to the marketplace.

Partner with S.E.E.D. Sr Studio Manager, B.U. and external partners to manage product creation calendars across all projects.

Disseminate design intentions by creating professional level presentations of ideas and verbally communicate with clarity and expertise.

Drive efficient processes and communication between internal and external teams.

Self-manage own creative process and execute towards given design direction within the category.

Lead and manage myriad internal and external partnerships involved in the end-to-end Product Creation Process BU’s, cross-functional partners, external collaboration partners.

Manage S.E.E.D. designer success and career readiness in partnership with S.E.E.D. Director.

Teach and mentor 6-12 S.E.E.D. designers through the product creation process of designing and developing go-to-market products across Graphics, Color, Materials, Footwear, Apparel and Accessories Design.

Manage S.E.E.D. designer success through touchbases, written and verbal feedback, 90 Day Plan goal setting, #MyBest performance ratings, TLU and calibration reviews in partnership with HR and S.E.E.D. director.

Lead daily communication and engagement with S.E.E.D. designers around project goals, guidelines, updates, calendars, performance, feedback etc.

Play a pivotal role in continuous review and planning of S.E.E.D. curriculum together with Design Director and S.E.E.D. curriculum partner.

Engage in learning module planning sessions, live sessions & design reviews to ensure alignment across learning and product creation for S.E.E.D. designers.

Lead integration of product creation projects into S.E.E.D. learning module assignments to ensure coursework is used for experiential learning on product creation processes.

Key Relationships :

S.E.E.D. Leadership Team

S.E.E.D. Designers

S.E.E.D. Studio Manager

Pensole Lewis College of Business & Design

Industry Education partner

Originals L.A. (OG L.A.)

Peers in Design Community Apparel, Footwear, Color, Material, Graphics

Design Leadership Team / s function and business units.

Marketing & Development in partnering business units.

Brand Communications, Retail, C2C

Business Units - Basketball, Culture Collaborations & Partnerships, Skateboarding and many others

Design Operations

Portland Maker Lab team

Partnerships team

Freelancers / Consultants

External partners, schools, and colleges

Agency Partners

Human Resources, Talent & DEI

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Ability to inspire, think creatively and strategically, synthesize data, and develop innovative solutions within an entrepreneurial environment.

Capability to mentor and influence people regardless of reporting lines.

Profound knowledge of color / print / pattern / material and / or industrial design.

Innovative and collaborative leader and coach with high performing diverse teams.

Proven skills and capabilities in project, organization, and time management.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Strong client management, influencing and collaborative skills.

Be pro-active, organized, hardworking and have a keen eye for detail.

Strong visual and verbal skills with the ability to create impactful / exciting visuals.

Strong presentation and communication skills.

Ability to work both alone and as part of a team.

Proven experience with the entire design process (project scope and time planning, design steps, production / execution of design solution, pre-press processes).

Working knowledge of Mac software (Keynote, Numbers), design programs (i.e. Illustrator, Photoshop).

Knowledge of basic design terminology preferred. Proficiency in MS Office products (Word, Teams, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, etc.).

Fluent in English (spoken and written).

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications :

Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university in relevant Design subject or equivalent combination of education and experience.

At least 6-8 years practical experience in design environment (Footwear / Apparel / Accessories - or industrial design, fashion design or similar design related areas).

Experience in design education, teaching / facilitation, and learner development / management (ideally within the brand / corporate arena / educational setting).

Preferred candidate has experience working on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Efforts / Initiatives.

Proven experience with the entire design process (project scope and time planning, design steps, production / execution of design solution).

Passion for adidas and its mission.

Passion for sports, culture, design, education, and teaching / mentorship.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at adidas means championing individual uniqueness and cultivating a culture of belonging in which everyone can create at their best.

We embrace diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives and seek to create a workforce that reflects our consumers and communities.

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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