Lead Apparel Designer
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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Apparel, SportswearIndustries
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Apparel Design or related field (or suitable combination of education, experience, and training)
- 15+ years of relevant work experience in apparel design
- In-depth experience in the apparel field, with a focus on performance
- Enterprise leadership and experience leading creative teams and managing designers
- Proven ability leading large teams with varied strengths, using a team-first approach to craft strong team culture and connectivity
- Acts as a strategic creative partner to cross-category partners
- Ability to think strategically about product relevance and product
Responsibilities
- Report directly to the VP, Creative Director Running, and partner with cross-functional apparel product leadership teams (Create and Expression, Apparel Design Excellence, Innovation, Concepts, Brand Design, and key downstream business partners) to drive a culture of creativity aligned with Nike Running's creative direction
- Establish and nurture the creative vision and design directions for Nike Running Women’s Apparel product creations and PROMO across Racing and Road
- Champion a culturally connected, inspiring creative vision emphasizing forward-thinking innovation and performance to lead the Running market
- Build, hold, and maintain best standards of practice and design excellence, ensuring high quality, consistency, accuracy, and pushing creative boundaries
- Seasonally partner with Running Expression Sr Design Director to evaluate consumer trends, macro global insights, and marketplace analysis to deliver innovative, craft-obsessed designs via physical and digital methods, fostering synergy across product, color, materials, and graphics
- Develop design strategies and ensure excellence through advanced concepts
- Manage presentations and communicate design visions to various audiences, meeting high standards and timelines
- Lead category design resources, processes, and relationships to meet project standards and timelines
- Build and run seasonal/annual project workload, occasionally supporting the larger Nike Design community beyond primary Running activities
- Work with design leadership to develop design processes, handle annual goal-setting, and evaluate team performance
- Recognize and build high-quality Women’s Apparel product designs; lead multi-disciplinary design teams (concepts, product, 3D, material, color, graphic designers)
- Motivate the team, celebrate wins, and cultivate an open, collaborative creative climate through equity, inclusion, and diversity
Skills
Apparel Design
Product Design
Creative Direction
Team Leadership
3D Design
Material Design
Color Design
Graphic Design
Performance Innovation
Cultural Design
Nike
Designs and sells athletic footwear and apparel
About Nike
Nike designs, manufactures, and sells a variety of footwear, apparel, equipment, and accessories aimed at athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and everyday consumers. Their products are created to be stylish and performance-oriented, catering to the needs of a diverse clientele. Nike operates through multiple sales channels, including retail stores, online platforms, and third-party retailers, and enhances its brand image through endorsements from well-known athletes and sports teams. A key aspect of Nike's approach is its membership program, which offers exclusive access to products and content, fostering a deeper connection with consumers. Unlike many competitors, Nike places a strong emphasis on sustainability and corporate responsibility, integrating these values into its operations and product development. The company's goal is to continue growing by creating products that resonate with consumers while promoting positive social and environmental impact.
Beaverton, OregonHeadquarters
1964Year Founded
IPOCompany Stage
Consumer Software, Social Impact, Consumer GoodsIndustries
10,001+Employees
