Expert Designer, ACG Apparel & Accessories Product Design

Nike • Beaverton, OR

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About The Position

The ACG Brand, “All Conditions Gear,” leads Nike in considered design for outdoor sport. With a focus on distinct innovation, location-based research and commitment to sustainability, ACG inspires athletes around the world to chase their dreams in the outdoors. This is your opportunity to help shape the future of ACG and be a part of a leading brand in the outdoor industry.

As our Expert Equipment Designer in Nike ACG, you’ll be working to support and grow the brand. With a focus on technical equipment, the Expert Designer will lead the team through calendar, execution, advance product creation, and progressive performance and aesthetic development. Leading design efforts and applying your outstanding design skills to build original, function led innovative designs that accurately reflect Nike design philosophy and lead the industry. Through continued research and consumer connection, be able to quickly anticipate and identify key trends, that translate into relevant product that resonate with our consumers. Respond to business objectives with creative design solutions aligned to consumer insights. You’ll need strong communication skills with teammates across the organization, including expert listening, collaborative problem solving & deep emotional intelligence. The role demands big picture thinking, with regards to product relevance, product positioning, capsules & collections.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Fashion, Industrial Design, or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience, and training.
• 8+ years of relevant work experience in Accessories/Equipment Design
• Experience designing bags, hats, socks, other soft goods, hard goods and more.
• Strong material knowledge: functional textiles, synthetics, leather, hardware, trims.
• Strong skill of 3D rendering and 3D printing.
• Deep understanding of construction techniques and manufacturing processes.
• Portfolio demonstrating collection building and innovative product design.
• Strong leadership skills: mentoring designers and managing cross-functional collaboration.
• Skilled in Adobe Creative Suite, 3D software, and sketching.
• Passion for sports/for analyzing the utility and functionality of products to elevate consumer experience.
• Sustainability (knowledge of sustainable materials and processes)
• Consumer insight & trend translation / Global market awareness
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in local market language, including meeting facilitation and presentations.
• Must include a portfolio or work samples with your application with a focus on process and creative thinking.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to set an inspiring creative direction through thoughtful visual research and storytelling.
• Proven ability to conceptualize, edit, and complete full collections.
• Strong leadership skills: mentoring designers and managing cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Guiding the creative through the design season while working with a team of designers, developers, product managers, and merchants to deliver creative in line with the Nike ACG Apparel and Footwear.
• Lead the team through calendar, execution, advance product creation, and progressive performance and aesthetic development.
• Lead design efforts and apply outstanding design skills to build original, function led innovative designs that accurately reflect Nike design philosophy and lead the industry.
• Quickly anticipate and identify key trends through continued research and consumer connection, that translate into relevant product that resonate with our consumers.
• Respond to business objectives with creative design solutions aligned to consumer insights.
• Set an inspiring creative direction through thoughtful visual research and storytelling.
• Conceptualize, edit, and complete full collections.
• 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 and share knowledge, experience, and product excellence with others.
• Concept seasonal collections, work with manufacturing partners, and communicate directly with athletes and collaborators.

Benefits

• Accommodations to complete our 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