Graphic Designer - Football Apparel/Licensed x2 (m/f/d)

WE ACTIVELY ENCOURAGE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES TO APPLY AND WILL PROVIDE REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS THROUGHOUT THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS.

PURPOSE & OVERALL RELEVANCE FOR THE ORGANISATION

Design the future of sport through market right products for the world’s biggest licensed partners as part of an international apparel design team in cooperation with marketing and development for BU Football.

With an emphasis on graphic design, channel the roar of the supporters, capture the eye of fashion, and create the best for the athlete. Informed by our rich history of football excellence, with a focus on the future we aim to bring to life designs never seen before on pitch.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Execute and implement the seasonal Direction of the Category according to market trends as well as overall Design Direction and ensure consistency though graphics.

Self-manage own creative process and execute towards given design languages within the category

Execute graphic design work according to the visual language of adidas as well as given Corporate Identity guidelines according to legal guidance.

Verbally presents graphic and Design ideas and details with clarity, internally as well as to external partners

Ensure efficient process and communication flow between design, marketing and development (within x- functional team)

Ensure proper handover of tech packs and layouts to development. Main duty is to submit all relevant information needed for the development process such as original artworks, color indication, execution information, artwork sizes.

Design graphics, select materials and colour for products within apparel range based on the direction from the line manager and in close cooperation with marketing. This includes: Creating 3D concept representation, 3D assets, digital product information for an accurate development and decision-making process

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

Marketing

Development

Team members

External business partners

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Strong knowledge of graphic design with awareness of the competitive market

Strong Graphic Design skills (Illustrator, Photoshop, Procreate, …)

Strong presentation and communication skills

Apparel graphic knowledge (apparel product knowledge is a plus)

Good knowledge of product development, material and trims for assigned product range along with techpack experience

High level of creativity

Knowledge and use of Macintosh computer design software/systems (Photoshop, Illustrator)

Fluent in English (spoken and written)

3D skills and knowledge of virtual tools are a plus

APP tools: Clo3D or similar 3D fashion design tools

REQUISITE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE / MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

BA or MA in Graphic design or comparable education

At least 3 to 4 years of experience in graphic design

AT ADIDAS WE HAVE A WINNING CULTURE. BUT TO WIN, PHYSICAL POWER IS NOT ENOUGH. JUST LIKE ATHLETES OUR EMPLOYEES NEED MENTAL STRENGTH IN THEIR GAME. WE FOSTER THE ATHLETE’S MINDSET THROUGH A SET OF BEHAVIORS THAT WE WANT TO ENABLE AND DEVELOP IN OUR PEOPLE AND THAT ARE AT THE CORE OF OUR UNIQUE COMPANY CULTURE: THIS IS HOW WE WIN WHILE PLAYING FAIR.

COURAGE: Speak up when you see an opportunity; step up when you see a need..

OWNERSHIP: Pick up the ball. Be proactive, take responsibility and follow-through.

INNOVATION: Elevate to win. Be curious, test and learn new and better ways of doing things.

TEAMPLAY: Win together. Work collaboratively and cultivate a shared mindset.

INTEGRITY: Play by the rules. Hold yourself and others accountable to our company’s standards.

RESPECT: Value all players. Display empathy, be inclusive and show dignity to all.

AT ADIDAS, WE STRONGLY BELIEVE THAT EMBEDDING DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION (DEI) INTO OUR CULTURE AND TALENT PROCESSES GIVES OUR EMPLOYEES A SENSE OF BELONGING AND OUR BRAND A REAL COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE.

– CULTURE STARTS WITH PEOPLE, IT STARTS WITH YOU –

BY RECRUITING TALENT AND DEVELOPING OUR PEOPLE TO REFLECT THE RICH DIVERSITY OF OUR CONSUMERS AND COMMUNITIES, WE FOSTER A CULTURE OF INCLUSION THAT ENGAGES OUR EMPLOYEES AND AUTHENTICALLY CONNECTS OUR BRAND WITH OUR CONSUMERS.

JOB TITLE:

Graphic Designer - Football Apparel/Licensed x2 (m/f/d)

BRAND:

LOCATION:

Herzogenaurach

TEAM:

Design

STATE:

BY

COUNTRY/REGION:

DE

CONTRACT TYPE:

Full time

NUMBER:

547425

DATE:

Jul 20, 2026