Lead Designer, Basketball Apparel Product Design, Global Jordan

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NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world’s best athletes. It is a place to explore potential, obliterate boundaries and push out the edges of what can be. The company looks for people who can grow, think, dream and create. Its culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding imagination. The brand seeks achievers, leaders and visionaries. At NIKE, Inc. it’s about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for an experienced performance apparel designer to combine their leadership, problem solving abilities and elevated design perspective to help create and develop our sport categories within Jordan. As our Lead Designer, you will utilize your design skills to build performance and innovation focused product that lives across our multiple sport businesses. You will be expected to be a collaborative partner amongst our cross-functional teams and execute on business priorities. This person should be passionate about bringing to life the seasonal creative direction and leading a team through their knowledge around product excellence.

WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON

As our Lead Apparel Designer, you will utilize the creative direction and partner with the Design Director to create innovative designs for both Men’s and Women’s apparel, in our Basketball categories. You will partner with our cross-functional teams on product development, from ideation to production. You will work with development and business partners to ensure design feasibility while meeting price points, merchandising needs and product creation timelines. You will provide prototype sampling and techpack information, including fabrication, trim, color, graphic applications, style, fit requirements and construction details. You will provide guidance and leadership to designers and team members and share knowledge, experience, and product excellence with others. From concepting multiple sport categories, to working with manufacturing partners, to communicating directly with athletes and collaborators, the daily responsibilities of this role are wide ranging, ambitious, and rewarding.

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH

This position will report to the Basketball Design Director and you will be partnering with several cross-functional teams, including - Color Design, Graphic Design, Product Management and Development teams, in bringing to life the seasonal creative direction through Apparel design and innovation. 

WHAT YOU BRING

Design Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Apparel/Fashion Design or related design field. Will accept any suitable combination of education and experience, and training.
• 5+ years of relevant work experience in a design environment working with materials, trims, design and fit.
• Exceptional ability in foundational design skills, encompassing 2D CADS + croquis sketching, developing head-to-toe concepts, conducting prototype fittings, and creating detailed tech packs. 3D experience is a plus.
• In-depth knowledge of how materials, silhouettes, proportions, trims, and color theory work together to effectively contribute to the athlete’s needs.
• Strong visual and verbal presentation skills and storytelling to articulate design concepts and narratives.
• A solution-oriented mindset and the ability to demonstrate initiative and resourcefulness.
• Understands how to balance meeting business objectives while continuously pushing the boundaries of Jordan design.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and timelines at once.
• Professional level experience using Illustrator & Photoshop, Miro, CLO, Keynote, Vizcom.

NIKE, Inc. is a growth company that looks for team members to grow with it. Nike offers a generous total rewards package, casual work environment, a diverse and inclusive culture, and an electric atmosphere for professional development. No matter the location, or the role, every Nike employee shares one galvanizing mission: To bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete* in the world.

NIKE, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.