Footwear Developer in adidas

PurposeManage the footwear product development process by supporting the respective Business Unit(s) and directly interact with Tier 1 supply partners and LO’s. Provide an effective transition of footwear designs from prototyping into production. Handle development projects of lower complexity levels with the guidance and support of the Director Footwear and/or other Managers Development in the team.Key ResponsibilitiesTake 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 operating calendar.Engineer workable prototypes which address desired function, cosmetics, market appeal and manufacturability and meet adidas quality standards.Collaborate and interact directly with dedicated development teams at our Tier 1 partners under the guidance of your manager to ensure that all critical deliverables for key development milestones are met, specifically OTIF provision of high quality development prototypes. Ensure that new projects are engineered to cost targets.Communicate all necessary information/coordinate all tasks that support on time Color Way Activation for all assigned projects.Support the inception of lower complex footwear designs, components, processes, materials and concepts into a manufacturable and marketable finished product.Ensure that all materials, processes and development samples are fully tested to ensure adherence to adidas quality standards.With guidance from your line manager and peers, you monitor and guide the creation of Bill of Material information at Tier 1 according to established guidelines and calendar milestones.Own full accountability for the accuracy of Bill of material information at key development milestones.With guidance from your line manager and peers, you assume basic costing responsibilities as laid out in the project manager job description, in particular for pre-dictive costing and pre-costing, you participate in costing meetings driven by your line manager or peers, you contribute to the creation of seasonal costing recaps for projects assigned to you.Establish and maintain a strong working relationship with key partners as listed below, managing designated projects to ensure an on time color way activation performance.Key RelationshipsMarketingDesign FuturesTier 1 supply partnersMaterials DevelopmentProduct Creation TechnologySourcingFit and Wear Test DepartmentQuality AssuranceCostingSupply Chain managementCustomsKnowledge, Skills And AbilitiesAbility to understand 2D images in 3D.Ability to create, plan and deliver presentations.Fluent EnglishMS office skills.Requisite Education And Experience / Minimum QualificationsFour-year college or university degree.Exposure to the latest in materials, components, processes, and concepts.1 year related work experience in the athletic footwear industry preferred, specializing in product development, design and / or marketing. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at adidas means championing individual uniqueness and cultivating a culture of belonging in which everyone can create at their best. We embrace diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives and seek to create a workforce that reflects our consumers and communities.adidas offers robust and progressive medical, including 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, and basic life and AD&D insurance, which can be supplemented with employee-paid coverage. Employees are able to enroll in adidas’ 401k plan and Stock Purchase Plan with employer match. Full-time employees are eligible for education assistance and generous Leave policies including 12 weeks of paid parental leave.Employees are eligible to earn an annual bonus based on both company and personal performance. Employees accrue prorated flexible time off in the amount .4388 hours per day that increases with years of service, eleven paid holidays throughout the calendar year and Service Time Off during milestone years.The anticipated low and high end of the base pay range for this position is ($97,000-109,000). Actual salary will be based on various factors, such as a candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills and competencies, and proficiency for the role.We officially returned to office in a hybrid work environment, working 3 days in office and 2 days remote. The working location of this position is Los Angeles, CAThough our teammates hail from all corners of the world, our working language is English Show more Show less Должностной уровень Другое Тип занятости Полный рабочий день Должностные обязанности Творческая деятельность, Дизайн и проектирование и Управление продуктом Отрасли Производство, Розничная торговля и Производство спортивных товаров