About the position
As our Expert Apparel Designer in WNSW Apparel, you will lead design efforts and utilize your exceptional design skills to create original, style-led innovative designs that accurately reflect Nike's design philosophies and lead the industry. The candidate needs to have a distinct talent for responding to business objectives with creative design solutions aligned to consumer insights. If this is you, you'll be working cross-category with our Design teams to strategize, create, drive and deliver powerful presentations for seasonal design proposals that effectively communicate the concept behind the line for internal and external audiences. You will lead design product processes to ensure design deliverables and timelines are met. This opportunity also involves partnering cross-category with Design Leadership and category team members in Design, Development and Product Management to ensure design feasibility, merchandising needs and product creation timelines. You will design and oversee apparel collections across a wide range and lead the process from concept through completion. You'll provide prototype sampling information, including fabrication, trim, color, graphic applications, style, detail, fit requirements and construction detail. You will also monitor the development of prototype samples and interact with our Development, Pattern Making, Material, and the Sample Room to exchange ideas and ensure timely completion of each project. You will maintain and continually expand upon expert knowledge of current trends, color, and consumer-related products through market travel and research. From concepting seasonal collections, to working with manufacturing partners, to communicating directly with athletes and collaborators, the daily responsibilities of this role are wide ranging, ambitious, and rewarding.
Responsibilities
- Lead design efforts and create original, innovative designs.
- Respond to business objectives with creative design solutions.
- Work cross-category with Design teams to strategize and create seasonal design proposals.
- Ensure design deliverables and timelines are met.
- Partner with Design Leadership and category team members to ensure design feasibility.
- Design and oversee apparel collections from concept through completion.
- Provide prototype sampling information including fabrication, trim, color, and fit requirements.
- Monitor the development of prototype samples and interact with various teams to ensure timely completion.
- Maintain expert knowledge of current trends and consumer-related products through market travel and research.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in design or related field.
- 8+ years of relevant work experience in a design environment.
- Exceptional design skills including hand drawing/sketching and hand illustrations.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Procreate for iPad.
- Comprehensive understanding of garment construction, textile sciences, and apparel trims.
- 3D design program experience is a plus.
- Ability to build design worlds, mood boards, and presentations.
- Ability to translate consumer knowledge and insights into product solutions.
- Demonstrated leadership capability and ability to mentor others.
- Ability to manage multiple and competing work priorities in a high growth environment.
- Enthusiastic and positive attitude with the ability to work efficiently.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience with 3D design programs.
Benefits
- Accommodations for interview process including screen readers and sign language interpreters.
