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The Interview Process
Product Creation Screen
Testing your understanding of the product creation calendar (which operates 18 months in advance) and your ability to write a commercial product brief.
Line Review / Range Planning Case
You analyze a historical 'Range' (assortment) of products. You must identify which SKUs to keep, which to drop, and where the commercial whitespaces are.
Design / Development Panel
You must prove you can lead the triad (Marketing, Design, Development). Can you keep designers focused on the target price point (FOB) without stifling their creativity?
Real Adidas Interview Questions
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1A designer presents a brilliant concept for a new running shoe, but the factory cost (FOB) comes in 20% higher than the target, which will destroy our retail margin. Walk me through the specific 'value engineering' conversation you have with Design and Development to get the cost down without losing the shoe's aesthetic appeal. (Commercial Reality / Negotiation)
2You are the Product Manager for the 'Stan Smith' franchise. Sales have been slowly declining for two years as the trend shifts toward 'chunky' sneakers. Do you radically redesign the Stan Smith to follow the trend, or strictly protect its heritage and accept lower volume? (Brand Stewardship / Strategy)
3(Consumer Insight) How do you utilize sales data, social media sentiment, and direct athlete feedback to write a product brief for a female-focused training tight that differentiates Adidas from Lululemon and Gymshark? (Briefing / Insight)
4Adidas is committed to ending plastic waste. You are told your entire apparel range must transition to recycled polyester by next season, increasing your materials cost. How do you re-architect the pricing and marketing plan to absorb or pass on this cost? (Sustainability / P&L)
5Tell me about a time you missed a major trend in the market. Why did your range planning fail, and what structural changes did you make to your trend-forecasting process to ensure you didn't miss the next one? (Self-Awareness / Learning)
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