Nike Senior Director Men 's & Women ACG Apparel Footwear Expression Design 

United States, Oregon, Beaverton 

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What you will work on

If this is you, you will collaboratively set creative direction with ACG concept and product design leaders, to define the seasonal and evergreen product vision and execution.

As part of managing a creative team, you will be responsible for the team’s overall efficiency, setting team and individual goals. You will also be responsible for performance management, pay, and resourcing decisions for direct and indirect reports.

You will collaborate and influence Design and Brand leadership, Product, Merchandising, and Development partners which will require you to have excellent influencing, negotiating, and prioritization skills.

Who you will work with

You will report to the ACG Creative Director who leads all aspects of the design for ACG business across Apparel, Footwear and Accessories.

You will work with Product Management, Athletes, Color and Materials Design Excellence, Apparel Footwear and Accessories Design, Product Development, Innovation, Insights, Merchandising, Manufacturing, Marketplace, Brand, Operations and Sustainability teams as your key partners.

What you will bring

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Design or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• At least 12 years professional experience in product design

• Strong knowledge of fashion, design, design and youth culture, current and past.
• Expertise in all aspects of visual design
• Experience in creative strategy and narrative.
• Experience in product and manufacturing processes
• Experience managing other creatives as direct reports.
• Excellent verbal and visual communication skills; adept at presenting and defending creative ideas.
• Ability to take calculated risks to lead the brand into new territories
• Ability to work on multiple projects at all times
• Ability to think strategically about product relevance, product positioning, timing, and collections
• A positive mentality with proven ability to flex and adapt to changing business needs while maintaining creative quality.
• A passion for the Athlete*, Sport* and Culture.