Principal Design Director

The importance and overall pertinence for the organization:

• Pioneer and guide the development of cutting-edge creative strategies for various concepts and product lines, with the goal of crafting a compelling and easily recognizable brand image for adidas throughout the entire consumer journey
• Take charge of guiding and supervising the in-house creative team for outstanding performance

Responsibilities of Principal Design Director:

• Spearhead the imaginative evolution for numerous proposals or areas throughout various customer points of contact, transitioning from two-dimensional layouts to physical retail environments to digital channels
• Generate concepts and original approaches to achieve the desired outcomes identified in the category, concept, or brief
• Engage with cross-disciplinary colleagues to guarantee a strong emphasis on consumers and brand identity
• Determining the team's priorities involves balancing creative endeavors with assignment requirements
• Take charge of implementing imaginative approaches to secure complete creative superiority, from sales initiation to consumer-facing activations
• Provide assistance in accessing a diverse selection of creative professionals including firms, freelancers, wordsmiths, and visual artists to elevate the overall quality of creative output
• Assess and endorse the steps involved in the production process of creative execution
• Achieve the best possible results by working efficiently within set budgets and timelines
• Contribute to the establishment of annual and overarching strategies for Creative Direction
• Convey imaginative answers clearly, adeptly marketing concepts to a range of interested parties
• Spot chances for advancement and transformation, and kick off personal propositions/initiatives
• Explore innovative design assets capable of delivering top-notch results

Key Relationships:

• Individuals holding the positions of design directors and creative directors are responsible for guiding and overseeing the visual and conceptual aspects of projects
• Product Designers
• Brand Communications
• Product MarketingTeams
• Collaboration between external entities and professionals in the art and creative directing fields
• External Creative Resources

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities of Principal Design Director:

• Advanced abilities in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, along with advanced knowledge in Outlook
• Design apps: expert
• Skilled in generating engaging visuals and messaging that leave a lasting impression
• Language: English: excellent

Qualifications of Principal Design Director:

• Education in design targeting under-graduate students or a mix of related methods
• Robust educational foundation and refined skills in innovating communication methods
• Candidates must possess over a decade of hands-on experience in the Sporting Goods/Fashion Industry or Design within a leadership role
• Possessing three years of expertise in managing personnel functions
• Ideally, more exposure to Fashion Graphics
• Verified expertise in navigating the complete design cycle, encompassing project scope specification, scheduling, design phase enactment, design solution production, and coordination of pre-press operations
• Dedication towards adidas and its objectives
• Deep love for sports, traditions, and creativity

Benefits of Principal Design Director:

• adidas has a wide range of medical benefits available for its employees, which include options like Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) with contributions from the employer. They also offer coverage for dental, vision, prescription drugs, adoption, surrogate, and fertility services, along with disability and life insurance plans that can be supplemented with additional employee-paid benefits. Furthermore, staff can participate in the company's 401k plan and Stock Purchase Plan, both of which come with matching contributions from adidas. Full-time employees can access educational support and enjoy 12 weeks of paid parental leave as part of the company's generous leave policies.
• Staff members have the chance to earn an annual bonus that is tied to both their personal and company performance. They build up a flexible time off benefit of 0.4388 hours per day, with this amount increasing as they spend more years with the company. Additionally, employees receive 20 paid holidays each calendar year and are granted Service Time Off during significant milestones.
• Our official work arrangement now includes a mix of in-office and remote work, with employees spending three days working at the office and two days working from home. The position is located in Los Angeles, California.
• Despite the varied origins of our team members, the predominant language utilized within our group is English.
• COURAGE: Raise your voice in moments of opportunity; rise to the occasion in times of need.
• Embrace ownership by being proactive, assuming responsibility, and ensuring tasks are carried out until the end.
• Rise above by fostering a culture of curiosity and continuous improvement. Take risks, explore, and gain knowledge through trial and error.
• TEAMPLAY: Succeed collectively. Engage in teamwork and nurture a mutual mentality.
• Adhere to the principles by following the guidelines and ensuring accountability to the company's set standards.
• Show dignity towards everyone, practicing empathy and inclusiveness to cultivate a respectful environment for all.