Become a Part of the NIKE, Inc. Team
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.
The ACG Brand, “All Conditions Gear,” leads Nike in considered design for outdoor sport. With a focus on distinct innovation, location-based research, and a commitment to sustainability, ACG inspires athletes around the world to chase their dreams on the trail. This is your opportunity to help shape the future of ACG and be part of a leading brand in the outdoor industry.
**This posting is for the following jobs: Men’s & Women’s ACG Camp, and Men’s & Women’s ACG Hike & Trail.**
WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH
You will collaborate with design management to actively gain experience, enhance design skills and increase knowledge of Nike's design philosophy, products and processes. You'll also partner with category team members in design, development and merchandising to ensure feasibility of designs, meeting price point, merchandising needs and product creation timelines.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We’re seeking a passionate Designer II, Apparel Designer for ACG Mens & Womens Apparel who has a focused interest in bringing innovation and style together, and a passion for unique apparel product!
- Minimum of 3 years' prior design work experience.
- Bachelor’s degree in Design or equivalent combination of education, experience or training.
- Ability to apply and perform design skills such as: drawing/sketching, ideation, color theory, use of texture, spacing and scale, visual presentation development and layout.
- Familiarity with current trends, color and design.
- Basic knowledge of pattern making, draping, materials, trims, garment fit, garment construction, and manufacturing.
- Basic knowledge of the apparel industry, marketing principles, and development process.
TO BE CONSIDERED, YOU MUST SUBMIT A CREATIVE DESIGN PORTFOLIO. PLEASE PROVIDE WEBSITE LINKS OR ATTACH PDF FILES WHEN YOU APPLY.
WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON
- Create original Apparel product designs that reflect our design philosophy & standards with guidance from senior designers and the Design Director.
- Proactively implement all apparel product details including: construction detail, color, form, style, detail, fit performance, and trims.
- Partner and clearly communicate with all relevant members within Design, Technical Development and Product Management to ensure feasibility of designs against product creation timelines.
- Present design concepts to various internal audiences with support from more senior designers.
- Create presentation materials that effectively communicate the concept behind the seasonal designs to internal audiences.
- Build awareness of current trends, color, and sports-related products through market research with a clear connection to consumer needs.
- Provide design support for broader Apparel Design team as needed, outside of assigned projects.
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.
OUR HIRING GAME PLAN
01 Apply
Our teams are made up of diverse skillsets, knowledge bases, inputs, ideas and backgrounds. We want you to find your fit – review job descriptions, departments and teams to discover the role for you.
02 Meet a Recruiter or Take an Assessment
If selected for a corporate role, a recruiter will reach out to start your interview process and be your main contact throughout the process. For retail roles, you’ll complete an interactive assessment that includes a chat and quizzes and takes about 10-20 minutes to complete. No matter the role, we want to learn about you – the whole you – so don’t shy away from how you approach world-class service and what makes you unique.
03 Interview
Go into this stage confident by doing your research, understanding what we are looking for and being prepared for questions that are set up to learn more about you, and your background.