Director, Womens Basketball Apparel Product Design
Director, Womens Basketball Apparel Product Design
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Job Description
NIKE Inc. designs the future. At NIKE Inc. designers chase their curiosities and build whats next shaping the culture and advancing human potential. The Design teams include artists inventors and specialists all with different focuses including color and material experts and apparel footwear and graphic designers. Nike designers look to the future aggressively pursuing materials ideas and forms that further elevate the athlete experience raise the bar for modern style and reduce environmental impact.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We are seeking a creative visionary leader to join our team as the Director of Womens Basketball Apparel. The ideal candidate possesses an exceptional understanding of fashion sport performance and innovation. A strong passion for leading managing and cultivating growth within the design team is essential. This role requires the ability to work crossfunctionally overseeing multiple projects simultaneously. A balanced approach blending a processoriented mindset with a discerning creative vision is crucial for success in this position.
WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON
As the Director of Womens Basketball Apparel you will play a pivotal role in driving our brands overarching womens product vision which will come to life on and off the court. You will collaborate crossfunctionally with business development and design partners inclusive of footwear and innovation. Your primary objective will be to translate this vision into compelling designs that embody the intersection of innovation and style and allow athletes to feel and perform at their best.
WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH
As the Director of Womens Basketball Apparel you will collaborate closely with key stakeholders within our organization to bring the future vision of performance to life.
Reporting structure:
You will report directly to the Senior Design Director of Womens Sport Apparel. In this role you will align closely with senior leadership to ensure consistency and alignment with Nikes overall design strategy and goals.
Partnerships:
Working closely with Directors in Graphics and Footwear you will ensure that the vision for Womens Basketball Apparel aligns seamlessly with other product categories. This collaboration is crucial for creating cohesive product ranges that resonate with Nikes target audience. Youll also work closely with signature athletes and external partners/leagues to create this future vision.
Team Leadership:
You will manage a team of talented apparel designers. Your role will involve providing support encouragement guidance and mentorship to foster their individual growth and development. Together you will work as a cohesive unit to deliver innovative and style led designs that uphold Nikes heritage and reputation for innovative performance basketball excellence.
Collaborative Environment:
You will promote a collaborative environment where ideas are shared freely and creativity flourishes. By fostering open communication and mutual respect you will empower your team to push boundaries and achieve outstanding results.
Career Development:
Your role will include mentoring each designer on your team helping them to develop their skills and advance in their careers within Nike Inc. By providing constructive feedback and guidance you will contribute to the professional growth of each team member.
WHAT YOU BRING
- Bachelors Degree in Apparel/Fashion Design or related design field or equivalent combination of relevant education experience and training.
- Minimum of 8 years of relevant design work experience in a related field.
- Understanding of Enterprise vision.
- Profound knowledge of fashion and elevated craft.
- Deep understanding of make and manufacturing processes.
- Mastery of the creative process guiding the team through all stages of design.
- Excellent storytelling skills.
- Mastery of presentation and communication skills.
- Ability to lead product creation while leveraging 3D capabilities.
- Proficiency in digital design software (Creative Suite).
- Proven ability to inspire and lead creative teams under highpressure environments.
- Collaborative spirit with excellent soft skills and flexibility to manage multiple projects and crossfunctional teams efficiently.
- A positive attitude with a love of fashion product and people.
WHY JOIN US
- Opportunity to participate in leading and shaping the direction of Womens Basketball Apparel within a dynamic and innovative organization.
- Collaborative and supportive work environment where your ideas and contributions are valued.
- Competitive compensation package and opportunities for career advancement.
Join us in evolving the Womens Sport space with creativity passion and visionary leadership.
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.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
