Assistant Apparel Graphics Designer, US Sports

Title: Assistant Apparel Graphics Designer, US Sports

Brand: 

Location:  Portland

TEAM:  Design

State:  OR

Country/Region:  US

Contract Type:  Full time

Number:  539576

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Job Description:

Assistant Apparel Graphics Designer, US Sports

PURPOSE & OVERALL RELEVANCE FOR THE ORGANISATION

Support the design team in creating market-right apparel offerings that reflect adidas’ brand identity and performance standards.  This role contributes to the full design process, from concept to final product, while learning from experienced designers and collaborating across departments.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in developing creative solutions for individual apparel products
• Execute design work aligned with adidas’ visual language and corporate identity
• Create sketches, renderings, and technical drawings to communicate design intent
• Work closely with marketing and development teams to ensure smooth product realization
• Support communication flow between design and cross-functional partners
• Verbally present product ideas and details in team meetings
• Visualize concepts clearly for internal reviews and external stakeholders
• Help maintain efficient workflows and documentation across the design process
• Participate in seasonal design reviews and product development checkpoints
• Seasonal prep and research
• Works closely with Development to assist in development process & costing; meet development timelines and calendar deadlines per seasonal milestone.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS:

• Design
• Product Marketing
• Brand Comms
• Development
• Creative Direction
• Originals (LA)
• Basketball (LA)
• Creation Center Portland

Knowledge, skills & abilities:

• Knowledge of fashion and/or industrial design, especially apparel and graphic design
• Strong communication skills
• High level of creativity and attention to detail
• Ability to understand design concepts and think conceptually
• Ability to create designs that meet category needs and commercial opportunities
• Ability to operate in a fast pace, ever changing work environment
• Works well in a team environment. This position requires employee to engage with many stakeholders, as well as manage various information and relationships
• Ability and desire to push themselves, others, and the brand forward.
• Ability to influence and collaborate with key business partners
• Proficiency in design software
  • Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop
  • Power Point/Key Note
  • Apple Mac operating systems
  • 3D systems beneficial, but not required
• Fluent in English (spoken and written)

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:

• Diploma, BA, MA, in Design (Fashion, Industrial, or related field)
• Thorough knowledge of art and design with clear understanding of visual design or any design related environment
• Preferably some practical experience in a design environment (internships or freelance)
• Equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be substituted for degree

PREFERRED TRAITS:

• Passion for movement, sport, and culture
• Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach

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.

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:  Assistant Apparel Graphics Designer, US Sports

Brand: 

Location:  Portland

TEAM:  Design

State:  OR

Country/Region:  US

Contract Type:  Full time

Number:  539576

Date:  Jan 26, 2026