Senior Designer, ACG Apparel & Accessories Product Design

About the role

You will be building a new Accessories/Equipment line while working with a team of designers, developers, product managers, and merchants to deliver creative in line with the Nike ACG brand. This opportunity requires strong collaborative skills to meet cost requirements, deadlines, and guide partners through the thinking behind your work.

Responsibilities

• Create original product designs that reflect our design philosophy and standards with guidance from Lead Designers and the Sr. Design Director.
• Proactively implement all product details including construction detail, function, color, form, style, detail, fit performance, and trims.
• Partner and clearly communicate with all relevant members within Design, Technical Development, and Product Management to ensure feasibility of designs against product creation timelines.
• Present design concepts to various internal audiences with support from more Senior Designers.
• Create presentation materials that effectively communicate the concept behind the seasonal designs to internal audiences.
• Support the Design Manager on Bags while owning designs in Hats, Socks, & Gloves.
• Build awareness of current trends, color, and sports-related products through market research with a clear connection to consumer needs.
• Provide design support for the broader Accessories & Apparel Design team as needed, outside of assigned projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience, and training.
• 3+ years of relevant work experience in accessories and/or equipment design and development.
• Ability to apply and perform design skills such as drawing/sketching, ideation, color theory, use of texture, spacing and scale, visual presentation development, and layout.
• Familiarity with current trends, color, and design.
• Basic knowledge of trims, trim design/development, CLO skills.
• Basic knowledge of the accessories industry, marketing principles, and development process.
• Passion for unique accessories product and bringing innovation and style together.

To be considered, you must submit a creative design portfolio. Please provide website links or attach a PDF file when you apply.