Senior Graphic Designer, Creation Center Tokyo-Design

2週間前

Tokyo Adidas Full time

Purpose and Overall Relevance for the Organisation

As a key member of an international design team, you will be responsible for designing market-right product graphics ranges for the adidas brand in collaboration with marketing (product management) and development (project management).

Key Responsibilities

  • Translate business strategies into a distinctive design language that meets customers' expectations.
  • Lead the direction of graphics by gathering relevant information from various sources, including:
    • Trade publications, trade fairs, and sport events
    • General interest press, trend services, fashion & sportswear magazines, store checks, market visits, and team travel
  • Produce trend and travel reports for the design team and present findings to marketing.
  • Create graphic design concepts for specific product areas or defined projects.
  • Design graphics, including illustrations, typography, logo graphics, hand sketches, artworks, technical drawings, color concepts, and colorations, storyboards...
  • Ensure smooth handover of graphic artworks to the mechanical production department and development, providing necessary information such as original artworks, color indications, execution details, artwork sizes...
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for product management regarding product realization and collections.
  • Manage efficient processes and communication flows between design, marketing, and development for all product-related issues.
  • Present graphics internally and assist with presentations supporting product launches.
  • Load sketches into the internal software catalog.
  • Allocate workload to team members, ensure their growth, and coach them through the design process.
  • Ai simulation concept representation
  • Strong 3D skills and knowledge of virtual tools are a plus.

    • Required Skills and Tools

    • Proficiency in APP tools: Clo3D, Browzwear, VStitcher, or similar 3D fashion design tools
    • Proficiency in FTW tools: Rhino, Modo, ICAD Pro, or similar 3D design tools

    Key Relationships

    • Marketing
    • Development
    • Team members

    Candidate Requirements

    • BA or MA in Graphic Design or comparable education
    • Minimum 5-7 years of experience in Graphic Design

    Application Instructions

    Please attach a portfolio showcasing your design work for consideration. Applications without a portfolio will not be considered.