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

WHO YOULL WORK WITH

You will report into the Director of Energy Sportswear Apparel and help guide 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.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Were currently looking for an incredible Lead Designer to 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 complex ideas into focused design narratives as well as a passion and energy for sport culture and design.

• Bachelors degree in Apparel/Fashion Design or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education experience and training.
• 6 years of relevant work experience.
• Demonstrated passion and understanding of trend and visual culture.
• Knowledge of apparel product creation and graphic application.
• Expert communication and presentation skills using a variety of formats.
• Ability to seek out opportunities to elevate apparel graphics though craft and construction.

• Proficient in Adobe CC and comfortable working within new digital spaces.
• Passion for discovering new talent and points of influence for a global brand.
• Highlight and elevate diverse points of view while fostering an environment of inclusivity.

WHAT YOULL WORK ON

Sportswear Energy Design creates future opportunities and energizes existing franchises through culturally relevant this role you will help establish the Apparel Design Direction in conjunction with external collaborators to ensure Nikes leading edge. You will create products that drive business critical design initiatives that have emotional connection through the use of narrative and storytelling. You will build explore envision and maintain a standard of practice and design excellence ensuring the highest standard of quality consistency accuracy while pushing the boundaries of creativity! You will deliver innovative & well-crafted designs through physical executions. You work well with and within a team to better innovative thinking collaboration and partnership.

We offer a number of accommodations to complete our interview process including screen readers sign language interpreters accessible and single location for in-person 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.