Lead Designer, Energy Sport Ignite Apparel Product Design

Nike, Inc.•Beaverton, OR

63d

About The Position

You will be 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 brand. This opportunity will require strong collaborative skills to meet cost requirements, deadlines, all while taking your partners though the thinking behind your work. We're currently looking for a Lead Designer to lead and develop seasonal design concepts for apparel. Product Design at Nike is a diverse culture of creativity, collaboration and innovative thinking on all levels. This role requires strong passion and knowledge of apparel product creation and the ability to problem solve every step of the way, from concept to final design. This teammate embodies expert communication skills with the ability to translate complex ideas into focused design narratives as well as a passion and energy for sport culture and design. If this is you, you'll be thinking about Nike today as well as Nike tomorrow. We will ask you to be seeking out opportunities to translate visual culture of today through a Nike lens, as well as supporting the Design Leadership team to bring long term vision and strategy to life. A typical day in the life could include designing graphic visual centers, reviewing prototypes, mentoring team members, or building presentation tools.

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.
Possesses key Leadership Skills, Product Excellence Centered Passion & Mastery, Vision Crafting, World Building, Concept Development, Aesthetic Sensibility, Trend/Style/Culture Awareness, Consumer Centric Forward Leaning Mindset, Critical Thinking, Presentation, Global Awareness, Team Player, Growth Mindset.
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.
Ability to seek out opportunities to elevate apparel design though craft and construction.
Proficient in Adobe CC and comfortable working within new & AI digital spaces.
Passion for discovering new talent and points of influence for a global brand.
Highlight and elevate diverse points of view while fostering an environment of inclusivity.