Designer - Apparel - BU Running (m/f/d)

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

Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organisation

In this role you will design innovative, high-performance apparel that elevates the running experience for athletes and consumers around the world. You will work as part of an international, cross-functional team, translating insights, trends, and performance needs into products that embody the adidas brand and push the boundaries of design in our Running BU.

Key Responsibilities

• Bring to life design concepts that set new benchmarks for creativity, performance, and style within the Running category.
• Translate the creative vision into market-leading product ranges that connect with our consumers and deliver against category strategy.
• Own and manage your creative process, ensuring consistency with category design language, seasonal direction, and brand identity.
• Present your ideas and design solutions with clarity and passion to inspire both creative and commercial stakeholders.
• Partner closely with marketing and development to ensure smooth collaboration and alignment from concept to final product.
• Provide complete and accurate design handovers including sketches, technical drawings, shell patterns, material maps, and Illustrator line art.
• Visualise ideas with a high degree of craftsmanship and storytelling to clearly communicate function, emotion, and innovation.

Key Relationships

• Marketing
• Development
• Category Design Team Members

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Passion for creating high-performance running apparel that combines innovation and style.
• Strong conceptual thinking with the ability to turn insights and inspiration into market-right designs.
• Collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively in diverse, global teams.
• Solid understanding of apparel design, materials, and construction processes.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop on MacOS; 3D design skills are an advantage.
• Strong presentation skills, able to communicate ideas clearly in spoken, written, and visual form.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant design field (e.g. Product, Industrial, Fashion Design).
• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in apparel design, preferably in performance sportswear.

Job Title: Designer - Apparel - BU Running (m/f/d)