Manage the footwear product development process by supporting the respective Business Unit(s) and directly interact with Tier 1 supply partners
Provide an effective transition of footwear designs from prototyping into production
Translate design vision and consumer needs into products which support the Business Units product strategy
Engineer workable prototypes which address desired function, cosmetics, market appeal and manufacturability and meet adidas quality standards
Communicate all necessary information and coordinate all necessary tasks that support Color Way Activation for all assigned projects
Manage the direct development process between HQ and Tier 1 partners in a collaborative, effective, and result-oriented manner
Drive the inception of new and innovative footwear designs, components, processes, materials and concepts into a manufacturable and marketable finished product
Establish and maintain strong working relationships with key relationships
Ensure that all materials, processes and development samples are fully tested to ensure adherence to adidas quality standards
Take ownership for the entire project management process for assigned products, with an emphasis on quality product development and timely completion of all tasks in accordance with the applicable product creation calendar
Organizational tasks and communication responsibilities including Sample Request Form completion and use of the adidas Product Data Management System (where necessary and applicable)
Requirements
Four-year college or university degree
At least 5 years of related work experience in the athletic footwear industry, specializing in product development, design, and / or marketing
Proven record of accomplishment in the field of footwear development
Ability to manage and motivate a team
Basic understanding of costing principles
Technical training in footwear engineering and product development; knowledge of sourcing
Ability to create, plan and deliver presentations
Fluent in English
MS Office skills
Benefits
robust and progressive medical
HSA (Health Savings Account) with employer funding or FSA (Flexible Spending Account) options
dental, vision, prescription drug coverage
adoption, with surrogate and fertility support
short and long-term disability
basic life and AD&D insurance, which can be supplemented with employee-paid coverage
401k plan and Stock Purchase Plan with employer match
education assistance
generous Leave policies including 12 weeks of paid parental leave
earn an annual bonus based on both company and personal performance
accrue prorated flexible time off in the amount .4388 hours per day that increases with years of service
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