Senior, Product Designer, Apparel, Energy Sportswear (Collaborations)

Nike • Beaverton, OR

7d

About The Position

Sportswear Energy Design creates future opportunities and energizes existing franchises through culturally relevant stories. In this role you will: Create original apparel product designs that reflect our design philosophy & standards with guidance from the Design Director. Design with external collaborators to explore areas neither of which could reach on their own. Proactively implement all apparel product details including construction detail, color, form, style, detail, fit performance, and trims. Partner and clearly communicate with all relevant members within Design, Technical Development and Product Management to ensure feasibility of designs against product creation timelines. Present design concepts to internal and external audiences with support from design leaders. Create presentation materials that effectively communicate the concept behind the seasonal designs. Build awareness of current trends, color, and sports-related products through market research with a clear connection to consumer needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Apparel/Fashion Design or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training.
• 3+ years of relevant work experience.
• Ability to apply and perform design skills such as drawing/sketching, ideation, color theory, use of texture, spacing and scale, visual presentation development and layout.
• Familiarity with current trends, color and design.
• Basic knowledge of pattern making, draping, materials, trims, garment fit, garment construction, and manufacturing.
• Basic knowledge of the apparel industry, marketing principles, and development process.

Responsibilities

• Create original apparel product designs that reflect our design philosophy & standards with guidance from the Design Director.
• Design with external collaborators to explore areas neither of which could reach on their own.
• Proactively implement all apparel product details including construction detail, color, form, style, detail, fit performance, and trims.
• Partner and clearly communicate with all relevant members within Design, Technical Development and Product Management to ensure feasibility of designs against product creation timelines.
• Present design concepts to internal and external audiences with support from design leaders.
• Create presentation materials that effectively communicate the concept behind the seasonal designs.
• Build awareness of current trends, color, and sports-related products through market research with a clear connection to consumer needs.

What This Job Offers

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