In this position, you will be responsible for providing assistance to the Senior Designer and Merchandiser –throughout the seasonal design development process. The Associate Designer will collaborate cross-functionally with the design team in order to stay in-line with business needs, current retail market trends and overall brand direction.

This includes but are not limited to:

• Assist in the creation and execution of designs, through selection of colors, fabrics & trims.

• Gather and identify relevant trends in the marketplace through retail and competitive analysis.

• Help in the preparation of line sheets and trend concepts for design review and merchandising meetings.

• Assist in the development and merchandising of brand-right graphics.

• Assist in the preparation of product and detailed technical drawings to create design packages for product development.

• Maintain design libraries and organize designs by season and concept.

• Order color swatches for lab dip development.

• Participate in proto sample reviews and fittings to ensure proper fit for production, and update design packages accordingly.

• Review graphic submits, in a timely manner, to ensure correct execution for approval.

• Collaborate with the Adidas design team to create cohesion between size ranges.

• Provide support with correct follow through from concept to sampling.

• Meet deadlines in accordance with the design and sourcing calendar.

• Perform other related duties as assigned