Director, Apparel Design Local Creation NA

Nike•Beaverton, OR

18h

About The Position

NIKE, Inc. is seeking an experienced, visionary design leader to serve as Director of North America Apparel and Graphic Design. This person brings a strong point of view across fashion, streetwear, sport and innovation, and pairs elevated creative standards with the ability to lead teams, align partners and drive multiple complex work streams with clarity and pace. As Director of NA Local Creation Apparel and Graphic Design, you will define and drive the creative direction for apparel cut & sew and graphic design across multiple categories for Nike and Jordan in North America. You will translate brand and business priorities into distinctive product narratives, lead teams from concept through execution, and deliver work that is culturally relevant, commercially compelling and unmistakably Nike.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Apparel/Fashion Design or related design field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training.
Minimum of 8+ years of relevant design work experience in a related field.
Understanding of Enterprise vision.
Profound knowledge of fashion and elevated craft.
Deep understanding of apparel and graphic make and manufacturing processes.
Mastery of the creative process, guiding the team through all stages of design.
Excellent storytelling skills.
Mastery of presentation and communication skills.
Ability to lead product creation while leveraging 3D capabilities.
Proficiency in digital design software (Creative Suite).
Proven ability to inspire and lead creative teams under high-pressure environments.
Collaborative spirit with excellent soft skills and flexibility to manage multiple projects and cross-functional teams efficiently.
A positive attitude with a love of fashion, product and people.

Responsibilities

Define and drive the creative direction for apparel cut & sew and graphic design across multiple categories for Nike and Jordan in North America.
Translate brand and business priorities into distinctive product narratives.
Lead teams from concept through execution.
Deliver work that is culturally relevant, commercially compelling and unmistakably Nike.
Lead a team spanning apparel cut-and-sew, graphic design and production art, setting a high creative bar while providing the coaching, direction and support required for the team to do its best work.
Deliver North America-led design solutions that honor Nike, Inc.’s heritage and pushes the company forward.
Manage a distributed team across key North America cities, including Beaverton, New York City and Los Angeles.
Foster an environment where strong ideas, rigorous feedback and cross-functional partnership produce exceptional work.
Enable the team to move faster and deliver at a consistently high level by creating clarity, trust and momentum.
Actively develop talent across the team through coaching, feedback and clear growth expectations, strengthening both individual capability and the long-term health of the organization.