Senior Technical Material Designer FTW - Innovation ; m​/f​/d

Senior Designer Materials

Area:
Global Brands

Department:
Innovation

Direct Reporting Line:
Design Director Materials

Indirect/secondary reporting line: –

Subsidiary/country:
Germany

Location:

Herzogenaurach

GSMS Grade: M3

Number of Personnel Managed: see org chart

Cost Center/Budget and/or Revenue Responsibility: none

The Senior Designer Materials plays a crucial role in overseeing and managing the selection, development, and application of materials used in creating innovation concepts.

• Design innovative athletic materials that establish industry standards.
• Develop product and material concepts based on athlete and consumer insights, focusing on both aesthetics and functionality.
• Remain at the forefront of global design trends and their applications.
• Guide the cross‑functional team in through the selection of materials for concepts, setting objectives, and adhering to best practices.
• Execute the creative vision into tangible products and innovations.
• Inspire and motivate cross‑functional teams to pursue original and market‑leading ideas by researching product criteria and identifying innovation opportunities.
• Present innovation material strategy with clarity and expertise.
• Communicate Design Strategy effectively to category and cross‑functional teams.
• Create professional presentations, from initial sketches to detailed renderings and digital presentations to physical samples.
• Facilitate efficient processes and communication between internal and external teams.
• Cultivate strong collaborative relationships with adidas design and marketing colleagues.
• Visualize product ideas with a high level of expertise.
• Travel to suppliers or manufacturing partners as needed.

• Innovation Teams
• Creative Direction
• Global Operations
• External partners and suppliers

• Deep understanding of innovation, industry trends, consumer behavior, and sports culture.
• Strong design skills for creating innovative content and communicating ideas.
• Extensive technical knowledge of materials, textiles, footwear, and apparel construction.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Skilled at managing and contributing to multiple priority projects.
• Strong influencing abilities.
• Highly motivated and proactive with a problem‑solving mindset and positive attitude.
• Ability to inspire and think both creatively and strategically while also acting tactically.
• Proficient in computer skills on Mac, PC, or VR (Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Microsoft Office, CAD, Gravity Sketch, etc.)
• Experience with 3D programs (Clo3D, Browzwear, VStitcher, Rhino, Modo, ICAD Pro, or similar tools).
• Fluent in English (verbal and written).

• Preferably a BSc or MSc in Textiles, Textile Design, Textile Management, or Bachelor Degree in similar design fields
• Minimum 5 years relevant work experience in textile, footwear, fashion, or design relevant environment
• 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

Abteilung:
Innovation

Direkte Berichtslinie:
Design Director Materials

Indirekte/sekundäre Berichtslinie: –

Tochtergesellschaft/Land:
Deutschland

Ort:
Herzogenaurach

GSMS-Klasse: M3

Anzahl der verwalteten Mitarbeiter:
Siehe Organigramm

Kostenstelle/Budget und/oder Umsatzverantwortung: nichts

Der Senior Designer Materials spielt eine entscheidende Rolle bei der Überwachung und Verwaltung der Auswahl, Entwicklung und Anwendung von Materialien, die bei der Erstellung von Innovationskonzepten verwendet werden.

• Entwerfen Sie innovative Sportmaterialien, die Industriestandards setzen.
• Entwickeln Sie Produkt- und Materialkonzepte auf der Grundlage von Erkenntnissen von Sportlern und Verbrauchern, wobei Sie sich sowohl auf Ästhetik als auch auf Funktionalität konzentrieren.
• Bleiben Sie an der Spitze globaler Designtrends und ihrer Anwendungen.
• Führen Sie das funktionsübergreifende Team durch die Auswahl von Materialien für…