Accessories Designer
- Shanghai
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Develop innovative and functional design concepts for headwear, bags, socks,Pets goods and other lifestyle accessories that align with brand strategy.
- Deliver compelling storytelling and design assets that clearly communicate creative intent and product purpose.
- Ensure consistency in visual identity and brand DNA across all accessory design outputs.
- Push boundaries in material usage, construction techniques, and trim applications to create standout, premium designs.
- Translate concepts into detailed sketches and tech packs with accuracy, ensuring complete and precise handovers to development teams.
- Collaborate closely with apparel designers to create cohesive head-to-toe product stories and seasonal concepts if some of the concepts are link.
- Lead accessories design workflow across seasonal and capsule collections, managing timelines and deliverables with discipline.
- Partner with product marketing and development to align on design vision, feasibility, and commercial goals.
- Drive and enforce a structured design process, balancing creativity with operational execution.
- Track and manage critical path milestones to ensure timely design delivery from concept to production.
- Continuously research global and local trends in accessories, streetwear, sport culture and materials.
- Integrate emerging materials, finishes, and trims into the design process to maintain competitive edge and future relevance.
- Apply insights from China’s fast-evolving consumer landscape to drive market-relevant innovation.
- Stay informed on key competitor offerings and retail landscape to benchmark and differentiate Adidas accessories.
- Design Director / Senior Designers (Apparel & Accessories)
- Product Marketing
- Product Development
- Sourcing & Materials Teams
- Global Accessories Teams (for alignment)
- Excellent design sensibility and understanding of form, function, and performance in accessory products.
- Expertise in accessories construction methods, materials, and manufacturing processes.
- Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
- Strong storytelling and communication skills to influence across functions and levels.
- Ability to lead multiple projects while maintaining design integrity and deadlines.
- Fluent in English (written and spoken); Mandarin proficiency is a plus.
- Degree in Industrial Design, Accessories Design, Fashion Design, or related field—or equivalent industry experience.
- Minimum 3-5 years of relevant design experience in accessories, fashion, or sporting goods industry.
- Proven ability to lead design projects from concept to final product, ideally within a cross-functional, matrix organization.
- Experience with and understanding of the China market preferred.
- • Passion for sport, fashion, lifestyle, and innovation—and a strong belief in the Adidas brand mission.