Senior Designer - Technical Design Development (m/f/d)

Adidas is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from people of all ages, genders (incl. gender identity), ethnic and social backgrounds, nationalities, sexual orientations, religions and beliefs, and those with apparent or non-apparent disabilities*. We do not tolerate harassment or discrimination toward any of our applicants or employees. * We actively encourage individuals with disabilities to apply and will provide reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process.   Organizational Context:   The Wholesale Design & Development team , within Global Store Design at adidas, defines and evolves physical brand experiences across the global Wholesale landscape. The team develops design concepts, technical standards, and scalable solutions that elevate adidas within partner environments and create consistent, high-impact consumer experiences across diverse retail formats.   In close partnership with Sales, Brand Marketing, Development, Engineering, and Key Account teams, the team translates brand and commercial priorities into future-facing design strategies, fixture systems, and environment concepts that strengthen brand presence and enable efficient market execution. The team owns the global design principles, technical standards, engineering specifications, and execution guidelines that ensure consistency, scalability, and operational excellence across Wholesale formats.   Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization:   This role leads the development of industry-leading Wholesale environments, design standards, fixture systems, and technical solutions. It requires strong conceptual design thinking, technical understanding, and development expertise to translate strategic intent into innovative, executable, and commercially effective retail solutions that deliver premium consumer experiences and support global business objectives.   Key Responsibilities:   Global Wholesale Design & Development Strategy

Lead the development and continuous evolution of the adidas Global Wholesale Design & Development framework, ensuring clear alignment with brand strategy, commercial priorities, and consumer expectations. Drive the improvement of Wholesale environments, fixture systems, shop-in-shop concepts, and branded spaces across the global portfolio. Establish scalable design and engineering standards that support efficient implementation across diverse customer, market, and format requirements. Ensure a consistent, high-quality adidas brand experience across all Wholesale consumer touchpoints.

Design Innovation & Concept Development

Lead the creation and refinement of Wholesale concepts, fixture solutions, and branded environments that strengthen adidas’ presence within partner stores. Translate consumer insights, market trends, and business needs into future-ready design solutions. Develop modular and adaptable systems that can scale across account formats, market conditions, and levels of investment. Drive innovation across physical, digital, and omnichannel Wholesale experiences.

Design Engineering & Technical Development

Integrate design and engineering principles throughout the development process to ensure concepts are executable, durable, scalable, and commercially viable. Develop technical solutions that balance design intent, manufacturing feasibility, cost efficiency, and operational requirements. Partner closely with Engineering teams to ensure concepts are technically robust and ready for implementation. Create clear and considered design packages that enable efficient development, engineering, sourcing, and production.

Technical Specifications & Documentation

Develop comprehensive technical design documentation, specifications, standards, and implementation guidelines. Define fixture systems, material standards, lighting principles, digital integrations, and construction