Director, Accessories Design, Licensing

Who You Will Work With

As the Director of Accessories Design, Licensing, you will be part of the design leadership team reporting to our Accessories Senior Design Director. You and your peers are shaping the new chapter of Nike Accessories, serving the Athlete and consumer with industry leading product solutions, aspirational design and strong brand storytelling. Accessories Design is connected to all Sports of Nike Inc. You will be connecting with external license partners, seeking out new partnerships and building strong internal networks across all sports teams while driving product solutions, cultural relevance and brand right consistency with external license partners of the brand.

Who We Are Looking For

• A visionary and collaborative Design Director to lead the Licensee Team within Nike Accessories.
• Responsible for building a Design Toolkit for internal Sports Design teams and Licensee partners, ensuring alignment with Nike’s design ethos, brand standards, and cultural relevance.
• A strategic thinker with a deep understanding of brand, concept and product design, and the ability to inspire and influence across diverse creative and business teams.
• An entrepreneurial spirit to find and suggest new opportunities and partners, alongside a strong point of view, a passion for innovation, and a proven ability to elevate design excellence through partnership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Design or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training.
• 10+ years of experience in brand design and concept design, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Strong understanding of brand systems, cultural storytelling, and consumer-led design.
• Deep knowledge of street fashion, art, culture, and sports as design drivers.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills; ability to influence across functions and cultures.
• Experience managing external partners and navigating complex approval processes.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and 3D design tools; strong visual and technical design skills.
• A portfolio that demonstrates creative excellence, strategic thinking, and leadership impact.