Expert Basketball Apparel Designer, Global Jordan

Nike • Beaverton, OR

6d

About The Position

We’re looking for an outstanding Expert Basketball Apparel Designer to combine their experience, problem solving abilities, and creativity to help build the future of Jordan Apparel. As our Expert Designer in Jordan, you'll utilize your design skills to build original, style-led designs that accurately reflect Jordan’s design philosophy and lead the industry through innovation. You will be encouraged to be a collaborative partner among our cross-functional team and execute on business priorities. Through continued research and consumer connection, you will need to quickly anticipate and identify key trends that translate into culturally relevant products. This person should be passionate about bringing to life the seasonal creative direction by leading a team through their knowledge of product excellence and collaboration.

Requirements

• Submit a creative design portfolio (website links or attached PDF files).
• Bachelor's Degree in Apparel Design or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training.
• 8+ years' experience designing and developing innovative Apparel and other products.
• Ability to translate consumer knowledge and insights into product solutions and narratives.
• Strong Photoshop, Illustrator skills.
• Must be able to build accurate 2D technical drawings (tech packs).
• Strong sketching, illustration, and rendering skills.
• Solid knowledge of manufacturing processes, materials, construction.
• Must be able to generate a broad range of concepts and solutions for each project.
• Experience and knowledge of basketball, or a passion to learn about basketball.
• Positive personality and energy.
• Ability and passion to lead, mentor and onboard Design teammates.
• Contribute and align to shared team culture and behaviors.
• Creative collaboration with the Design team.
• Team first mentality. No egos.

Nice To Haves

• Cobbling and prototyping skills are a plus.
• 3D design program experience are a plus.
• Ai design program experience are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create innovative designs for Performance product lines.
• Partner with cross-functional teams on product development, from concepting through to production.
• Partner with the Jordan Graphic Designers, Color Designers, Developers, and Product Line Managers, to bring to life the seasonal creative direction.
• Partner with Design Leadership and category team members in Design, Development and Merchandising to ensure design feasibility while meeting price points, merchandising needs and product creation timelines.
• Provide prototype sampling and tech pack information, including fabrication, trim, color, graphic applications, style, detail, fit requirements and construction details.
• Monitor the development of prototype samples and interact with our Development, Pattern Making, Material, and the Sample Room to exchange ideas and ensure timely completion of each project.
• Provide guidance and leadership to Designers and team members.
• Share knowledge, experience, and product excellence with others.
• Concept seasonal collections.
• Work with manufacturing partners.
• Communicate directly with athletes and collaborators.

Benefits

• Accommodations to complete the interview process including screen readers, sign language interpreters, accessible and single location for in-person interviews, closed captioning, and other reasonable modifications as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior