Director, NSW Modern Street Sport Mens Apparel Product Design

Nike•Beaverton, OR

About The Position

The Director of Men’s Nike Sportswear Design will shape men’s lifestyle apparel through design craft, hands-on making, product innovation, and team development. This role defines creative vision by translating sport heritage, cultural insight, and modern streetwear into distinctive products that express the Nike brand authentically and originally. The director champions experimentation, material exploration, pattern making, prototyping, and exceptional garment construction. From concept through final product, the role establishes standards for silhouette, fit, fabrication, and detailing while maintaining a focus on craftsmanship and product excellence. As a hands-on creative leader, the director inspires, mentors, and develops a multidisciplinary design team, balancing strategic vision with direct involvement in design and making. In partnership with merchandising, product management, technical development, materials, color, graphics, and footwear teams, the director drives collaboration and improves development processes so creative intent translates into excellent products. The role leads design direction for Men’s Nike Sportswear Modern in partnership with the Sinor director, overseeing Nike Tech and Streetwear capsules across premium and accessible product. It evolves Nike Tech’s design language and leads culturally relevant Streetwear capsules, balancing commercial needs with cultural relevance. Applicants must submit a creative design portfolio, either as website links or a PDF.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Apparel/Fashion Design or a related field; a suitable combination of education, experience, and training will also be accepted.
10 years of prior design work experience.
2 or more years of management experience.
Extensive experience in apparel design, sportswear, and streetwear.
Advanced knowledge of garment construction, pattern making, fit, materials, and prototyping.
Proven ability to establish creative direction and develop innovative product platforms.
Demonstrated leadership in building, mentoring, and developing design teams.
Strong communication, storytelling, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Ability to navigate ambiguity, challenge conventions, and drive clarity.
Must submit a creative design portfolio, providing website links or attaching a PDF file.

Responsibilities

Define creative vision for men’s lifestyle apparel, translating sport heritage, cultural insight, and modern streetwear into products that express the Nike brand.
Champion experimentation, material exploration, pattern making, prototyping, and high-quality garment construction.
Establish standards for silhouette, fit, fabrication, and detailing from concept through final product.
Lead, inspire, mentor, and develop a multidisciplinary design team; strengthen technical capabilities and encourage experimentation.
Lead by example through direct involvement in design and the making process while providing strategic direction.
Collaborate with merchandising, product management, technical development, materials, color, graphics, and footwear teams.
Drive cross-functional collaboration and improve development processes to ensure creative intent translates into products.
Lead design direction for Men’s Nike Sportswear Modern in partnership with the Sinor director.
Oversee Nike Tech and Streetwear capsules across premium and accessible product.
Evolve Nike Tech’s design language through innovative materials, construction, and silhouettes.
Drive culturally relevant Streetwear capsules through experimentation, trend awareness, and creative agility.
Elevate product excellence while balancing commercial needs and cultural relevance.
Establish high creative standards and deliver distinctive, innovative products that strengthen Nike’s identity and resonate with consumers.