Sr. Apparel Designer

Manager Notes:

• This position is On-site WHQ; mainly WFH will be on-site maybe 2 days a week

• Degree not a dealbreaker for this role
• 3D CLO certification would be nice to have not required
• 6 years experience minimum in a product design role (leaning more toward apparel design)
• Graphics experience is a plus
• Top skills include the following:
  • Must be proficient in Illustrator
  • Proficient in using filing systems (i.e. Box) and online organizational tools
  • Ability to present work in a clear calibrated collected way
  • Ability to collaborate well with others on the team
  • Great presentation skills
• Candidate must have good communication skills and be professional in the workplace
• Prior Nike experience HEAVILY preferred due to the shorter contract length
• Ideal candidate will have an understanding of the female perspective and understands the female consumer; knowledge of trends aesthetics etc. will be helpful in this role
• If no previous Nike experience candidate should have worked in a large corporate environment before
• Will work closely with about 3 others on the direct team and will also work with 15 others on a regular basis (material partners tech design sourcing leads etc.)

WHO YOULL WORK WITH
As our Apparel Designer youll report directly to the Womens Golf & Tennis Design Director work with design leadership and our Expert Designer to actively gain experience enhance design skills and increase knowledge of our design philosophy products and processes. Youll also work with category team members in design development business and merchandising to ensure feasibility of designs meeting price point merchandising needs and product creation timelines.

WHAT YOULL WORK ON
As our Apparel Designer in Womens Golf youll design innovative apparel products with direction given from design management utilize design skills to create original innovative designs that appropriately reflect our design philosophy. Youll communicate design concepts effectively and present concepts within the Womens Tennis organization.

Youll monitor the development of prototype samples and interact with development pattern making materials apparel lab field testing and the sample room to exchange ideas and ensure timely completion of each project. This opportunity requires strong collaborative skills to meet deadlines ensure feasibility of designs hit price points while taking your partners through the thinking behind your work.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We are looking for an Apparel Designer who delivers outstanding design skills to create original innovative designs that accurately reflect our design philosophies and lead the industry. Through consumer and athlete connections you will identify key trends that translate into meaningful performance products that resonate with our consumers athletes and fuel the future look of golf for our athletes.

Youll need to have a distinct talent for responding to business objectives with creative design solutions that are aligned to consumer insights. Bringing to life the seasonal category creative direction through apparel design with solutions that are fueled by athlete/consumer Insights. The candidate needs to have a passion for craft innovation performance & sport culture and performance keeping in mind our rich legacy in sport and its future forward impact to our planet.

We are looking for a candidate who is curious inquisitive and motivated to discover new methods of make. Youll need strong communication skills with teammates across the organization including expert listening collaborative problem solving and deep emotional intelligence. We are looking for a candidate with highly collaborative skills and passion for details and extremely thorough in executing accurate design assets. Youll need to constantly demonstrate process proficiency through best practices visualization and communication of ideas.

• Bachelors Degree in Apparel/Fashion Design or related design field or equivalent combination of relevant education experience and training.
• Minimum 6 years of relevant work experience in Apparel/Fashion design.
• Passion and understanding of current and emerging design trends and visual culture.
• Passion for researching and analyzing trends across sport youth and culture and the ability to unpack key opportunities for our products
• Ability translating insights into authentic narratives and visual storytelling in presentations & communication.
• Ability to adapt to change and handle multiple competing priorities.
• Proficient in sketching illustration typography print and pattern color theory and layout.
• Knowledge of apparel product creation.
• Digital design acumen in Adobe CC Suite and comfortable working with Digital Creation 3D Tools (CLO).
• Ability to embrace diverse points of view while fostering an environment of inclusivity.
• Passion for empowering our Athletes and making their dreams come true.