Lead Designer

Lead apparel designer for Jordan Streetwear at Nike, onsite in Beaverton, Oregon, directing design concepts for Jordan Men’s Streetwear and mentoring fellow designers.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of Jordan Men’s Streetwear apparel across a spectrum from premium streetwear to highly technical outerwear and high-volume franchise resets.
• Shape and communicate the future Jordan Streetwear aesthetic while mentoring junior designers.
• Present concepts to internal and external audiences under the direction of the Streetwear Product Creative Director.
• Drive cross-disciplinary collaboration with graphics, accessories, footwear, color, product management, material and trim development, technical development, and sourcing to advance the Jordan Brand aesthetic and vision.
• Translate consumer insights into trend-right streetwear products that resonate with the market.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Apparel/Fashion Design or related field; alternative combinations of education, experience, and training considered.
• Minimum 5 years of design experience with materials, trims, design, and fit.
• Strong foundational design skills including 2D CAD, croquis sketching, head-to-toe concept development, prototype fittings, and detailed tech packs (3D experience is a plus).
• In-depth knowledge of how materials, silhouettes, proportions, trims, and color theory combine to create cohesive head-to-toe looks.
• Excellent visual and verbal storytelling to articulate design concepts and narratives.
• Solution-oriented mindset with initiative and resourcefulness.
• Ability to balance business objectives with pushing the boundaries of Jordan design.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and timelines concurrently.
• Professional level proficiency with Illustrator, Photoshop, Miro, CLO, Keynote, and Vizcom.

Technologies

• Illustrator
• Photoshop
• Miro
• CLO
• Keynote
• Vizcom

Benefits

• Accommodations for interview process including screen readers, sign language interpreters, accessible in-person interview option, closed captioning, and other reasonable modifications as needed
• Generous total rewards package
• Casual work environment
• Diverse and inclusive culture
• Dynamic environment that supports professional development

Position Type

Full Time

Career Area

Design

Location

1 Bowerman Drive, Beaverton, Oregon 97005, United States

Job ID

R-73014

What you'll work on

• Work on a variety of Jordan Men’s Streetwear apparel classifications, from premium streetwear to highly technical outerwear and high-volume franchise resets.
• Help establish and shape the future Jordan Streetwear look and mentor other designers.
• Operate under the direction of the Streetwear Product Creative Director and present concepts to internal and external audiences.

Who you'll work with

• Reports to the Senior Manager, Streetwear Men’s Apparel and collaborates closely with the streetwear design team and triad partners.
• Leads creative collaboration across graphics, accessories, footwear, color, product management, materials/trim development, technical development, and sourcing to advance the Jordan Brand aesthetic and vision.
• Focuses on translating consumer insights into trend-right streetwear products.

What you can expect

• Apply
• Meet a Recruiter or Take an Assessment
• Interview