Senior Manager, Accessories Product Design, Bags

Nike • Beaverton, OR

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About The Position

We’re looking for a Senior Design Manager for Bags within Accessories Design to join our Accessories Design team – someone who can move fluidly between conceptual thinking and execution, all while managing and leading a team. You’ll shape the future of Accessories Design for what’s to come at NIKE. The ideal candidate will be a highly creative problem solver who brings engagement and curiosity to work across multiple platforms and a variety of product types. This person will be focused on elevating the consumer experience by delivering creative solutions across a wide range of products and consumer types, while driving an emotional connection to the NIKE Brand through rich and compelling narratives. This role requires passion and creativity along with versatility and focus to see designs through the product creation process. This Design Manager is a dedicated team-player that knows how to collaborate, receive feedback and manage multiple projects at any given time. This Design Manager can also translate complex insights into authentic narratives and create compelling solutions that will help define the future of NIKE Accessories.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Apparel/Fashion Design or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training.
• 8+ years of relevant work experience in Accessories Design
• 3+ years managing a team
• Experience designing bags, small functional carry goods, and bag charms/accessories.
• 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.
• Skilled in Adobe Creative Suite, 3D software, and sketching.
• Passion for sports/for analyzing the utility and functionality of products to elevate consumer experience.
• Knowledge of sustainable materials and processes
• Consumer insight & trend translation / Global market awareness

Responsibilities

• Guide a team of both Fashion & Technical Bags Designers to deliver collections that are both creative and functional.
• Oversee design across bags, small functional carry goods (wallets, pouches, pockets, organizers), and bag charms/accessories, bringing together innovation, material awareness, and consumer-focused design.
• Guide 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 Design.
• Meet cost requirements and deadlines.
• Take partners through the thinking behind your work.
• Set an inspiring creative direction through thoughtful visual research and storytelling.
• Conceptualize, edit, and complete full collections.
• Mentor designers and manage cross-functional collaboration.

What This Job Offers

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