NIKE
Lead Designer, Mens Global Football Apparel Product Design
NIKE, Beaverton, Oregon, us, 97078
Nike Football outfits the world’s biggest sport. We are obsessed with understanding footballer’s barriers to performance and finding innovative ways to deliver the best system of apparel. We seek to push to the edges of style and football culture to deliver product that will define the next iconic era for the brand. We are looking for a designer who is passionate about Football, can solve complex performance design problems, has a high taste level and understands menswear trend.
WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH
This position will report into the Senior Apparel Design Director and will work alongside a dedicated team whose purpose is to design the Kits, Training, Fanwear and Branded Apparel for Nike Football. This role requires experience developing and managing cross-functional relationships with Athletes, Graphic Designers, Product Management & Merchandising, Material/Trim Development, Technical Development and Sourcing teams. This role requires translating consumer & athlete insights and trend right performance product. The right candidate for this role understands that the best way to predict the future is to create it.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Bachelor’s Degree in Apparel/Fashion Design or related design field or equivalent combination of relevant education, experience, and training.
5+ years of relevant work experience in a design environment working with materials, trims, design and fit.
You have an outstanding ability to apply and perform foundational design skills, including drawing/sketching, illustrations across analog and digital platforms. 3D experience is a plus.
You are proficient in Adobe Illustrator, concept ideation, color theory and have strong presentation skills along with the ability to convey your design point of view through a variety of visual tools to both internal and external partners.
Experience working with CLO or alternative 3D Design software would be greatly valued.
You have a comprehensive understanding of materials, fit and performance design.
You have relevant Apparel/Fashion/Design experience through on-job training and strong portfolio representation. Extra consideration will be given to those with a background in sport performance and sport style innovation.
WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON
This candidate will be our lead designer working on a variety of apparel products in Global Football such as: Athlete Insight led Performance Apparel, Licensed Training, and Kit Design for on field competition, tiered performance solutions to meet all levels of Football performance and off field look of football lifestyle apparel.
You are a Culture-builder who prioritizes team, collaboration and relationships.
You have a Passion for football and an understanding of the football landscape globally.
An understanding of performance-based design; can balance strong style and trend right aesthetic with highly functioning performance solution.
You are an insight seeker & creative problem-solver.
You are an Elite storyteller with a passion for narrative and improving product.
You have Strong Focus, Excellent Time-Management and Prioritization Habits.
You Ask Clarifying Questions and Adapt.
You are down to earth, resilient with a high capacity for design work.
You Know Why you’re coming to work at Nike Football.
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees and job applicants. 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 (https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/5153e46a93f4460db48eb9e611386685) .
NIKE, Inc. is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, protected veteran status, or disability. NIKE is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call +1 503-671-4156 and let us know the nature of your request, your location and your contact information.
WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH
This position will report into the Senior Apparel Design Director and will work alongside a dedicated team whose purpose is to design the Kits, Training, Fanwear and Branded Apparel for Nike Football. This role requires experience developing and managing cross-functional relationships with Athletes, Graphic Designers, Product Management & Merchandising, Material/Trim Development, Technical Development and Sourcing teams. This role requires translating consumer & athlete insights and trend right performance product. The right candidate for this role understands that the best way to predict the future is to create it.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Bachelor’s Degree in Apparel/Fashion Design or related design field or equivalent combination of relevant education, experience, and training.
5+ years of relevant work experience in a design environment working with materials, trims, design and fit.
You have an outstanding ability to apply and perform foundational design skills, including drawing/sketching, illustrations across analog and digital platforms. 3D experience is a plus.
You are proficient in Adobe Illustrator, concept ideation, color theory and have strong presentation skills along with the ability to convey your design point of view through a variety of visual tools to both internal and external partners.
Experience working with CLO or alternative 3D Design software would be greatly valued.
You have a comprehensive understanding of materials, fit and performance design.
You have relevant Apparel/Fashion/Design experience through on-job training and strong portfolio representation. Extra consideration will be given to those with a background in sport performance and sport style innovation.
WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON
This candidate will be our lead designer working on a variety of apparel products in Global Football such as: Athlete Insight led Performance Apparel, Licensed Training, and Kit Design for on field competition, tiered performance solutions to meet all levels of Football performance and off field look of football lifestyle apparel.
You are a Culture-builder who prioritizes team, collaboration and relationships.
You have a Passion for football and an understanding of the football landscape globally.
An understanding of performance-based design; can balance strong style and trend right aesthetic with highly functioning performance solution.
You are an insight seeker & creative problem-solver.
You are an Elite storyteller with a passion for narrative and improving product.
You have Strong Focus, Excellent Time-Management and Prioritization Habits.
You Ask Clarifying Questions and Adapt.
You are down to earth, resilient with a high capacity for design work.
You Know Why you’re coming to work at Nike Football.
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees and job applicants. 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 (https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/5153e46a93f4460db48eb9e611386685) .
NIKE, Inc. is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, protected veteran status, or disability. NIKE is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call +1 503-671-4156 and let us know the nature of your request, your location and your contact information.