Senior Manager, NikeSKIMS Materials Design
About The Position
We’re looking for a Senior Manager, Materials Design for NikeSKIMS to combine their experience in material design, creative problem solving, and people management to build the future of the NIKESKIMS. The ideal candidate elevates the Nike consumer product experience with a focus on both the art & science of materials while leading a team of designers. In this role, you will influence and drive an emotional connection to footwear & Apparel using narrative and storytelling. This manager will be an active and proficient participant in the creative process and have excellent cross-functional communication skills, presenting design concepts to internal and external audiences and setting expectations for creative execution and timeliness of deliverables. We are looking for someone that can comfortably navigate ambiguity and help define new spaces that connect with the Sportswear and Athleisure. The Senior Design Manager will be an expert creative problem solver who excels in a fast-paced environment and has experience managing others.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in design or equivalent combination of education, experience, or training.
- Minimum 8 years of progressively technically challenging design experience, in product or materials preferred.
- Direct people management experience is required.
- Understanding of color trends, strategy, achievability, and material placement and performance.
- Knowledge of product design and development process.
- Strong visual and verbal presentation skills; able to effectively show and communicate design intent to internal and external audiences.
- Demonstrate ability to lead a team and manage multiple projects and timelines at once.
- Ability to work independently and cooperatively in a diverse group.
- Ability to network, influence and utilize internal and external resources.
- Ability to articulate how color & materials can affect product and sales.
- Must submit a relevant portfolio by either attaching a PDF to the application or providing a website URL on the resume (password required if applicable).
Nice To Haves
- Experience managing others.
Responsibilities
- Manage a dynamic materials design team to create narrative-driven concepts.
- Drive product excellence through the connection of design, development, marketing, and manufacturing.
- Explore the edges of material design, fashion, art, and sports-related products through research and deep consumer understanding.
- Identify project deliverables and communicate expectations in a timely manner for your team.
- Present design concepts to internal and external audiences.
- Set expectations for creative execution and timeliness of deliverables.
- Lead a team of designers.
- Manage multiple projects and timelines at once.
- Network, influence and utilize internal and external resources.
- Articulate how color & materials can affect product and sales.
Benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
