Nike · 5 days ago
Lead Designer, Tennis Apparel Product Design
Beaverton, Oregon
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expNike, Inc. is a leading company in sports apparel and innovation, seeking a Lead Designer for Women’s Tennis Apparel. The role involves creating original designs that reflect Nike's philosophies and collaborating with various teams to ensure the feasibility and timely completion of projects.
ApparelE-CommerceFashionLifestyleProduct DesignRetailSporting Goods
Responsibilities
Design innovative apparel product with direction given from design management
Utilize design skills to create original, innovative designs that appropriately reflect Nike's design philosophy
Communicate design concepts effectively and present concepts within the Women’s Global Tennis Apparel organization
Create and support the future of the Women’s Global Tennis portfolio which includes on court SLAM, in season collections and off court sportswear to support the entire athlete journey
Monitor the development of prototype samples and interact with development, pattern making, materials, apparel lab, on court testing and the sample room to exchange ideas and ensure timely completion of each project
Meet deadlines, ensure feasibility of designs, hit price points, while taking your partners through the thinking behind your work
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Apparel/Fashion Design or related design field or equivalent combination of relevant education, experience, and training
Minimum 5+ years of relevant work experience in Apparel/Fashion design
Passion and understanding of current and emerging design trends and visual culture
Passion for researching and analyzing trends across sport, youth and culture, and the ability to unpack key opportunities for Nike products
Ability translating insights into authentic narratives, and visual storytelling in presentations & communication
Ability to adapt to change and handle multiple competing priorities
Proficient in sketching, illustration, typography, print and pattern, color theory and layout
Knowledge of apparel product creation
Digital design acumen in Adobe CC Suite and comfortable working with Digital Creation 3D Tools (CLO)
Ability to embrace diverse points of view while fostering an environment of inclusivity
Passion for empowering our Athletes/Teams and making their dreams come true
Company
Nike
Nike is a retail brand that provides the sale of apparel, footwear, sports equipment, and accessory products.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$239MKey Investors
Pershing Square Capital Management
2024-08-17Post Ipo Equity· $239M
1980-12-02IPO
Leadership Team
Elliott Hill
President and Chief Executive Officer
Muge Erdirik Dogan
EVP & Chief Technology Officer, NIKE, Inc.
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