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Adidas

Technical Manager Apparel Prototyping

Portland, OR · On-site

$177K - $204K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

Manages the creation process for innovative and complex apparel and accessories pieces in ... Creation Center - Design, Marketing, Brand Operations * Innovation teams: Futures, ASL * Global ...

adidas

Technical Manager Apparel Prototyping

Portland, OR

$177K - $204K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

Manages the creation process for innovative and complex apparel and accessories pieces in ... Creation Center - Design, Marketing, Brand Operations * Innovation teams: Futures, ASL * Global ...

Adidas

Technical Manager Apparel Prototyping

Portland, OR

$177K - $204K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

Manages the creation process for innovative and complex apparel and accessories pieces in ... Creation Center - Design, Marketing, Brand Operations * Innovation teams: Futures, ASL * Global ...

Columbia

Global Sourcing Manager - Apparel

Portland, OR · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

ABOUT THE POSITION The Global Sourcing Manager - Apparel plays a critical role in shaping and ... operational goals * Translate long-range business plans into clear sourcing direction across ...

adidas

Manager, Materials Development (Apparel)

Portland, OR · On-site

  • Medical

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  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

As Manager Materials Development Apparel you are a key contributor in the apparel material ... Product Operations (Product Development, Sustainability and Materials, Advanced Creation, Planning ...

Adidas

Manager, Materials Development (Apparel)

Portland, OR · On-site

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Product Operations (Product Development, Sustainability and Materials, Advanced Creation, Planning ... Manager, Materials Development (Apparel) Brand: Location: Portland TEAM: Product Development ...

Aquent

Sportswear Apparel Designer

Beaverton, OR · On-site

$66.60 - $74/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Collaborate seamlessly with cross-functional teams, including product management, merchandising ... Balance creative intent with product timelines, operational requirements, and production ...

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Technical Manager Apparel Prototyping

Adidas

Portland, OR • On-site

$177K - $204K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 21 days ago

Adidas rating

7.3

Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

Based on 132 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

12th of 104 rated fashion retailers

Job description

Purpose and overall relevance for the organization
  • Manages the creation process for innovative and complex apparel and accessories pieces in collaboration with all the NAM Creation Studios related departments.
  • Creates proper samples (prototypes) with attention to production feasibility and understands the entire product creation process and its systems.
  • Conceives and drives smaller projects and workshops with members of x-functional BU teams and/or external partners.

Key Responsibilities
  • Transforms ideas or concepts into virtual prototypes, from sample construction and assembly, to model and mold making, to model patterns, for later production and guarantees for its proper documentation
  • Drives the development of innovative product studies in cooperation with x-functional partners based on market requirements
  • Works on an on-going basis on new solutions to reach creative product goals, by using new methods and systems and/or new constructions
  • Creates samples and mockups to support the design and development process.
  • Operates the latest innovative equipment and machines to create innovative products
  • Works with supervisor and business counterparts in evaluating new engineering technologies for their applicability and value to the business, i.e. workmanship workshops
  • Maintain all chemical materials and supplies needed for creation of apparel and accessories samples and mockups.
  • Organize tool boxes, fill up and prepare material libraries and coordinate capacity/space management under the guidance of Senior Manager
  • Perform minor maintenance and repair on shop machinery and equipment
  • Consults and supports creative people/development teams with workmanship solutions regarding industrial production feasibility
  • Drives creative workshops and leads basic trainings for the creation center teams and/or external partners.
  • Establishes working relationships with internal and external interfaces to support an creative and innovative product creation process
  • Mentors new hires in prototype creation

Key Relationships
  • Creation Center - Design, Marketing, Brand Operations
  • Innovation teams: Futures, ASL
  • Global Sourcing
  • Quality
  • External CAD and Sample Shop partners

Knowledge Skills and Abilities
  • Advanced knowledge in product creation, with the ability to provide effective and cost efficient solutions and an understanding of apparel/ accessories construction, material construction and properties related to fit and usage
  • Ability to interpret and evaluate designs on model level in regards to pattern execution/engineering
  • Advanced knowledge of materials and trims for the apparel sports good industry
  • Consulting and training skills
  • Advanced knowledge of product production, and engineering techniques
  • Strong team player and communicator with the ability to manage multiple projects under multiple deadlines
  • Ability to work with diverse groups, motivate or mentor others and a proven skill at problem solving and innovation
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Advanced skills in CAD programs like Gerber or Optitex
  • Advanced knowledge in Apparel 3D programs CLO3D or Browzwear
  • Fluent in English (written and spoken)
  • Advanced IT skills (Illustrator, MS Office)
  • At adidas, employees on the Creative Studios team are expected to work in the office Monday through Friday, five days per week

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications
  • Technical college/design school training in product / engineering, or equivalent education
  • Bachelor/Apprenticeship as a product designer/ product, machine or industrial engineer
  • Minimum of 5 years related work experience in product creation industry in comparable role
  • adidas celebrates diversity, supports inclusiveness and encourages individual expression in our workplace. We do not tolerate the harassment or discrimination toward any of our applicants or employees. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
  • adidas offers robust and progressive medical, including HSA (Health Savings Account) with employer funding or FSA (Flexible Spending Account) options, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, adoption, with surrogate and fertility support, short and long-term disability, and basic life and AD&D insurance, which can be supplemented with employee-paid coverage. Employees are able to enroll in adidas' 401k plan and Stock Purchase Plan with employer match. Full-time employees are eligible for education assistance and generous Leave policies including 12 weeks of paid parental leave.
  • Employees are eligible to earn an annual bonus based on both company and personal performance. Employees accrue prorated flexible time off in the amount .4388 hours per day that increases with years of service, twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year and Service Time Off during milestone years.
  • This position requires a high degree of in-person collaboration, in-office attendance is required Monday through Friday. The working location of this position is Portland, Oregon.
  • Though our teammates hail from all corners of the world, our working language is English.

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: Technical Manager Apparel Prototyping
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Location: Portland
TEAM: Product Development & Operations
State: OR
Country/Region: US
Contract Type: Full time
Number: 547173
Date: Jul 29, 2026

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