Director, Kids Design

The Director of Kids Apparel Design is responsible for setting the creative vision and direction for adidas, overseeing the development of new collections, and ensuring excellence across the entire design process.

Requirements

• Create and direct seasonal creative narratives, ranges, and product stories, ensuring alignment across product types, colors, materials, and graphics.
• Oversee the full creative process; identify industry trends in color, materials, and graphics; and influence merchandising and assortment strategies.
• Translate complex business concepts and consumer insights into clear, compelling creative solutions.
• Develop, and inspire a high-performing design team; demonstrate strong people leadership and talent‐building capabilities.
• Ensure all creative output aligns with brand identity and meets adidas’ qualitative standards.
• Lead multiple projects from concept to completion while meeting key deadlines.
• Demonstrate agility in managing unexpected projects, feedback cycles, and team-related variables.
• Collaborate with relevant functions to ensure alignment with brand and business strategic priorities.
• Champion innovation—ask the right questions, take informed risks, and advocate for bold ideas.
• Drive the identification and application of long-term and seasonal industry trends to advance innovative retail and product strategies.
• Guide and optimize the creative process to ensure final products are both brand-right and commercially viable.
• Mentor and lead the design team to foster collaboration, creativity, and professional growth.
• Ensure all output complies with Corporate Identity guidelines and legal requirements within the category.

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401k Matching
• Retirement Plan
• Visa Sponsorship
• Four Day Work Week
• Generous Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Relocation Assistance