Director, Outdoor Apparel Design

adidas AG

Shanghai, China
On-site
8+ years senior designer experience
3-5 years management leadership experience
Expertise in outdoor technical wear materials
This role sets the creative vision and direction for Adidas, overseeing the development of new outdoor apparel collections

Job Summary

  • This role sets the creative vision and direction for Adidas, overseeing the development of new outdoor apparel collections.
  • The Director will lead a diverse design team to analyze current lines, develop new ideas, and optimize the entire design process.
  • Candidates must possess exceptional knowledge of outdoor technical fabrics such as Goretex, Pertex, and Polartec to ensure product quality.

Matching Summary

This role sets the creative vision and direction for Adidas, overseeing the development of new outdoor apparel collections.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 8+ years senior designer experience
  • 3-5 years management leadership experience
  • Expertise in outdoor technical wear materials
  • Strong creative vision and trend analysis
  • Fluency in English and Mandarin

Nice-to-have

  • Experience directing outdoor brands
  • Performance wear experience
  • Crossover fashion and functional outdoor projects
  • Collaboration with external partners
  • Distributed team collaboration skills

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Fashion Design
  • Minimum 8 years as senior-level designer
  • Minimum 3-5 years in management roles
  • Portfolio demonstrating successful design projects
  • Proficiency in Adobe Suite and MS Office

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