Nike Designer II Mens Sportswear Classics Apparel Product Design 

United States, Oregon, Beaverton 

411414602

WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON

As our Apparel Designer II in Men’s Sportswear, you'll 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. You'll communicate design concepts effectively and present concepts within the Men’s Apparel Lifestyle organization.

As part of the Menswear Sportswear Classics Apparel design team, specifically you’ll be responsible of creating and support the future of Classics portfolio which includes Wind Runner Franchise, Nike Club, and Nike Air collections. You will be focusing on iconic menswear sport silhouettes, essentials, sport styles that captures the look of sport in youth culture.

You'll prepare presentation materials that effectively communicate the concept behind the line for internal and external audiences. You'll monitor the development of prototype samples and interact with development, pattern making, materials, apparel lab, field testing and the sample room to exchange ideas and ensure timely completion of each project. You'll build awareness of current trends, color, technology and sports related products through research and travel.

This opportunity requires strong collaborative skills to meet deadlines, ensure feasibility of designs, hit price points, while taking your partners through the thinking behind your work.

WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

We are looking for a candidate who’s curious, inquisitive, and motivated to discover new methods of make. You’ll need strong communication skills with teammates across the organization, including expert listening, collaborative problem solving and deep emotional intelligence. The role demands big picture thinking, with regards to product relevance, product positioning, timing and collections. We are looking for a candidate with highly collaborative skills and passion for details, and extremely thorough in executing accurate design assets. You’ll need to constantly demonstrate process proficiency through best practices, visualization and communication of ideas.

• Bachelor’s degree in apparel design or related design field, or equivalent combination of relevant education, experience, and training

• Preferred design experience: 1-4 years

• 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.