Lead Designer, Core Apparel Product Design, Global Jordan

Nike•Beaverton, OR

About The Position

Soul, performance and style take flight at Jordan Brand. With its deep roots in basketball, the Jordan Brand began as an homage to one player: Michael Jordan. Since then, Jordan has become synonymous with peak performance and the endless pursuit of Greatness. The Jordan Design team is comprised of 100+ Designers that are inspired by the Greatest of All Time, and focused on one mission: help athletes fly on and off the court. The Jordan Design Studio is a high performing team that works together to push the boundaries of what is possible, while always staying focused on delivering the best product for our consumer. Capturing and inspiring the heart of the Kid in a way the sparks self-belief in their own inner Greatness, so they too can take flight. Core Apparel Design is focused on our Core Jordan product business across multiple Jodan Sports. In this role, you will play a critical role in protecting and growing the Core Jordan Apparel business through strong Design Direction in conjunction with the Jordan Sport team’s that the Core product will commercialize through. Ensuring that Jordan IS leading in this area of the business, and that the product resonates with the Core Jordan consumer. You will create products that align with business critical design initiatives that have emotional connection through the use of narrative and storytelling. You will build, explore, envision, and maintain a standard of practice and design excellence, ensuring the highest standard of quality, consistency, accuracy while pushing the boundaries of creativity! You will deliver innovative and well-crafted designs through physical executions. You work well with and within a team to better innovative thinking, collaboration, and partnership.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Apparel/Fashion Design or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training.
6+ years of relevant work experience.
Demonstrated passion and understanding of trend and visual culture.
Knowledge of apparel product creation and graphic application.
Expert communication and presentation skills using a variety of formats.
Proficient in Adobe CC and comfortable working within new digital spaces.

Responsibilities

Lead and develop seasonal design concepts for the Core apparel business.
Guide the creative through the design seasonal product creation cycle.
Work with cross-functional Design partners within the Core Design team, along with a team of designers from other Jordan Design functions, developers, product managers, and merchants to deliver creative in line with the Jordan Brand standards.
Protect and grow the Core Jordan Apparel business through strong Design Direction.
Create products that align with business critical design initiatives that have emotional connection through the use of narrative and storytelling.
Build, explore, envision, and maintain a standard of practice and design excellence, ensuring the highest standard of quality, consistency, accuracy while pushing the boundaries of creativity.
Deliver innovative and well-crafted designs through physical executions.
Work well with and within a team to better innovative thinking, collaboration, and partnership.
Seek out opportunities to elevate apparel graphics through craft and construction.
Discover new talent and points of influence for a global brand.
Highlight and elevate diverse points of view while fostering an environment of inclusivity.