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.
WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH
You will report into the Director of Energy Sportswear Apparel and help build the creative through the design season while working with external collaborators, along with a team of designers, developers, product managers, and merchants to deliver creative in line with the Nike Brand. In addition, you will work closely with the extended Energy design team to maintain a cohesive strategic intent.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We’re currently looking for an incredible Senior Designer to help lead and develop seasonal design concepts for apparel. Product Design at Nike is a diverse culture of creativity, collaboration and innovative thinking on all levels. This role requires strong passion and knowledge of apparel product creation and the ability to problem solve every step of the way, from concept to final design. This teammate embodies expert communication skills with the ability to translate ideas into focused designs as well as a passion and energy for sport culture and design.
- Bachelor's degree in Apparel/Fashion Design or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training.
- 3+ years of relevant work experience.
- 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.
WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON
Sportswear Energy Design creates future opportunities and energizes existing franchises through culturally relevant stories. In this role you will:
- Create original apparel product designs that reflect our design philosophy & standards with guidance from the Design Director.
- Design with external collaborators to explore areas neither of which could reach on their own.
- 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 internal and external audiences with support from design leaders.
- Create presentation materials that effectively communicate the concept behind the seasonal designs.
- Build awareness of current trends, color, and sports-related products through market research with a clear connection to consumer needs.
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.
