Director, Apparel Design Local Creation NA

About the role

The position of Director of North America Apparel and Graphic Design at Nike, Inc. is looking for an experienced and visionary design leader. This individual will be responsible for defining and driving the creative direction for apparel cut & sew and graphic design across multiple categories for Nike and Jordan in North America.

Responsibilities

• Translate brand and business priorities into distinctive product narratives
• Lead teams from concept through execution
• Deliver work that is culturally relevant, commercially compelling and unmistakably Nike
• Work closely with senior design director, business and development leaders
• Build alignment across functions, categories and geographies
• Work closely with Category Directors across other geographies within Local Creation
• Partner with Apparel and Graphic Directors across the Nike, Inc. portfolio
• Lead a team spanning apparel cut-and-sew, graphic design and production art
• Manage a distributed team across key North America cities, including Beaverton, New York City and Los Angeles
• Foster an environment where strong ideas, rigorous feedback and cross-functional partnership produce exceptional work
• Create clarity, trust and momentum to enable the team to move faster and deliver at a consistently high level
• Actively develop talent across the team through coaching, feedback and clear growth expectations

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Apparel/Fashion Design or related design field
• Minimum of 8+ years of relevant design work experience in a related field
• Understanding of Enterprise vision
• Profound knowledge of fashion and elevated craft
• Deep understanding of apparel and graphic make and manufacturing processes
• Mastery of the creative process, guiding the team through all stages of design
• Excellent storytelling skills
• Mastery of presentation and communication skills
• Ability to lead product creation while leveraging 3D capabilities
• Proficiency in digital design software (Creative Suite)
• Proven ability to inspire and lead creative teams under high-pressure environments
• Collaborative spirit with excellent soft skills and flexibility to manage multiple projects and cross-functional teams efficiently
• A positive attitude with a love of fashion, product and people

Qualifications

• Experience in leading design teams
• Strong understanding of fashion trends and industry
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Skills

• Strong leadership and management skills
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines

Benefits

Join us in shaping the future of North America apparel with creativity, conviction and visionary leadership. Nike offers a competitive compensation package and opportunities for career advancement. We also provide a supportive and collaborative work environment where your ideas and contributions are valued.

Pay

Competitive compensation package based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Full-time position with flexible working hours.