Assistant Color and Materials Designer, Footwear – US Sports

PURPOSE & OVERALL RELEVANCE FOR THE ORGANISATION
To assist in designing industry leading executions of footwear and/or apparel through color and materials.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
CREATIVE DIRECTION
Continuously aware and directs a team(s) on information needed to design a consumer and brand relevant BU collection. Should include all possible sources to gain this information:

Trade fairs, cultural events, and sporting events, athlete insights

Trade publications, general interest press, trend services, fashion and sportswear magazines and websites

Store checks, market visits, and team travel as provided

Relevant forecast and sell-through numbers from our Marketing counterparts

Assists a team in seasonal and long-term design direction for their category within the following topics:

Footwear and/or Apparel Color

Footwear and/or Apparel Materials

Contributes to design direction by, but not limited to:

Assisting in trend forecasting content relevant to our consumers and brand

Works closely with members of the category’s design team. This includes but is not limited to:

Providing color and material content and direction

Collaboration and critiquing

PRODUCT EXECUTION
Assists in designing footwear/apparel color and materials executions for inline and/or key account ranges with input from Design, Marketing, and Development. This includes but is not limited to:

Seasonal prep and research stated above

Assists in creating color design presentations; both physical and digital.

Exploratory process to reach final solution

Creates color CADs and Material Maps & Graphic Maps

Works closely with Development to assist in development process & costing; meet development timelines and calendar deadlines per seasonal milestone.

Assists in communication inspiration and storytelling to Marketing

KEY RELATIONSHIPS
Design, Product Marketing, Brand Comms, Development, Creative Direction, and Creation Center Portland, other Sport Categories

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Computer Skills

Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop

Power Point/Key Note

Apple Mac operating systems

3D systems beneficial, but not required

Ability to understand design concepts and think conceptually

Ability to creative designs that meet category needs and commercial opportunities

Ability to operate in a fast pace, ever changing work environment

Works well in a team environment. This position requires employee to engage with many stakeholders, as well as manage various information and relationships

Ability and desire to push themselves, others, and the brand forward.

Ability to influence and collaborate with key business partners

Fluent in English (spoken and written)

REQUISITE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE / MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Four year college or university degree in industrial, graphic, apparel, or footwear design

Thorough knowledge of art and design with clear understanding of visual design or any design related environment

Equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be substituted for degree

PREFERRED TRAITS

Passion for movement, sport, and culture

Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach

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