Assistant Designer - Footwear

Adidas
United States, Oregon, Portland
Jan 27, 2026
PURPOSE & OVERALL RELEVANCE TO THE ORGANIZATION Supporting the design team as part of an international team in collaboration with marketing and development to design market-driven products for the adidas brand. RESPONSIBILITIES Executing the creative vision in a product range for the following categories: Development of creative solutions for individual products. Work with the creative process and execution of given goals and defined design languages and strategies. Execution of design work in accordance with adidas' visual language and given corporate identity guidelines regarding the legal guidelines. Presenting product ideas and details in small groups and team meetings Supporting the efficient process and communication flow between design, marketing and development for all issues related to the areas and products. Support of product management and development in all matters related to the realization of products and collections. Visualization of ideas for products and ranges. Create 3D concept representations, 3D assets, and digital product information for an accurate development and decision-making process MAIN CONTACTS Marketing Development Team Members KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Knowledge of fashion products and fashion designs / industrial products or industrial designs Good communication and presentation skills High creativity Passion for design Knowledge of using Macintosh computer design software/systems (Photoshop, Illustrator) Fluent in English (spoken and written) Strong 3D knowledge and experience with virtual tools Apparel: tools: Clo3D, Browzwear, VStitcher or similar 3D fashion design tools Footwear tools: Rhino, Modo, ICAD Pro, or similar 3D fashion design tools REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE / MINIMUM REQUIREMENT Diploma, BA or MA from a college or university, major in design Preferably practical experience in a design environment At adidas we offer a hybrid work policy which requires attendance in the office Monday through Thursday, with the flexibility to work remotely on Friday each week.