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

Nike, Inc. • Beaverton, OR

59d

About The Position

You will report into the Director of Energy Sportswear Apparel and help build the creative through the design season while working with external collaborators, along with a team of designers, developers, product managers, and merchants to deliver creative in line with the Nike Brand. In addition, you will work closely with the extended Energy design team to maintain a cohesive strategic intent. We're currently looking for an incredible Senior Designer to help 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 ideas into focused designs as well as a passion and energy for sport culture and design. Sportswear Energy Design creates future opportunities and energizes existing franchises through culturally relevant stories. In this role you will:

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
• Industry: Leather and Allied Product Manufacturing
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees