Expert Designer NikeSKIMS Apparel Product Design
Expert Designer NikeSKIMS Apparel Product Design
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NikeSKIMS combines the best of both brands Nikes legacy of innovation and athlete insights with SKIMS dedication to the female form and inclusive solutions for every body. Were carving out a bold and unique position in the global fitness industry delivering innovation and style the industry hasnt seen before. Were excited to invite more women into sport and movement with products that make them feel strong and sexy.
Our first collection launches this Spring in the United States and will begin to expand to global markets in 2026.
WHO YOULL WORK WITH
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 NikeSKIMS Design Ethos. This opportunity will require strong collaborative skills to meet cost requirements deadlines all while taking your partners though the thinking behind your work.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
As our Expert Apparel Designer in NikeSKIMS youll be working to support and grow both brands. With a focus on technical performance apparel the Expert Designer will lead the team through calendar advance product creation and progressive style development. Leading design efforts and applying your outstanding design skills to build original styleled innovative designs that accurately reflect NikeSKIMS design philosophy and lead the industry. Through continued research and consumer connection be able to quickly anticipate and identify key trends that translate into relevant product that resonate with our consumers. Respond to business objectives with creative design solutions aligned to consumer insights. Youll need strong communication skills with teammates across the organization including expert listening collaborative problem solving & deep emotional intelligence. The role demands big picture thinking with regards to product relevance product positioning capsules & collections.
- Bachelors Degree in Apparel Design or equivalent combination of education experience or training
- 8 years of prior design work experience
- Ability to apply and perform design skills such as: drawing/sketching ideation digital product creation and visual presentation development.
- Deep knowledge of technical and nontechnical apparel constructions across both mens and womens.
- Extensive knowledge of the apparel industry marketing principles and development process.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in local market language including meeting facilitation and presentations.
- To be considered you must include a portfolio or work samples with your application with a focus on process and creative thinking.
WHAT YOULL WORK ON
As our Expert Apparel Designer you will work under the direction of the Design Director to create innovative designs for Performance product lines and partner with crossfunctional teams on product development from concepting through to production. This opportunity also involves partnering with Design Leadership and category team members in Design Development and Merchandising to ensure design feasibility while meeting price points merchandising needs and product creation timelines. You will provide prototype sampling and tech pack information including fabrication trim color graphic applications style detail fit requirements and construction details. Youll also monitor the development of prototype samples and interact with our Development Pattern Making Material and the Sample Room to exchange ideas and ensure timely completion of each project. Youll provide guidance and leadership to Designers and team members and share knowledge experience and product excellence with others. From concepting seasonal collections to working with manufacturing partners to communicating directly with athletes and collaborators the daily responsibilities of this role are wide ranging ambitious and rewarding.
We offer a number of accommodations to complete our interview process including screen readers sign language interpreters accessible and single location for inperson interviews closed captioning and other reasonable modifications as needed. If you discover as you navigate our application process that you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability please complete the Candidate Accommodation Request Form.
Employment Type
Full-Time
