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Director Image Production (m/f) temp 16 months
Adidas Group
Herzogenaurach, , Germany
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Purpose
Lead, steer, manage and develop the Global Asset Creation Image Production Team. Drive implementation of business strategy for commercial readiness of products across all sales channels for the inline business.
Key Accountabilities
• Lead, steer, manage and develop the image production team within the Global Asset Creation team
• Drive implementation of business strategy for the commercial readiness of products for the eCom, WHS eCom and B2B business
• Lead and direct the strategic development of Image Creation and establish this in all relevant channels (i.e. eCom, WHS eCom, B2B, Brand Coms, etc.)
• Lead strategic development of image production system landscape
• Manage and develop optimum relationship with cross-functional teams and departments
• Define, develop and manage processes in the product image area
• Drive innovations in image production
• Drive definition of SLAs/working agreements
• Source and manage best in class vendors/partners to achieve world class, innovative experiences to drive sales direct to consumers
• Conduct competitor and industry assessments
• Drive process innovation, oversee process documentation as well as KPI tracking
Knowledge, Capabilities and Experience
• Manage a team in three different locations (PDX, Herzo, Asia)
• Inspire, coach and lead; set framework for performance and growth
• Have in-depth knowledge of image production
• Be solution driven and results oriented, have strong business acumen
• Thrive in a fast paced environment
• Be lateral thinking and challenge status quo
• Have global consumer, market and retail knowledge
• Step up to conflicts and work towards a diplomatic solution
• Execute change management
• Cooperate effectively to maintain and develop trustful relationships
• Be a creative and innovative thinker, in touch with latest direct marketing trends
• Have a passion for sports
• Travel
• Strong organizational and project management skills
Qualifications
1. College degree, preferably in marketing and economics
2. At least 8 years work experience with proven track record in image production ideally with understanding of eCom business and WHS background
3. Strong communication, interpersonal and presentation skills with ability to facilitate and convince key stakeholders
4. Strong leadership skills
5. Strong background in sporting goods industry esp. footwear products
6. Self-motivated and driven
7. Fluent in English and German
We're looking forward to receiving your application!