Apparel Lead Designer — Women’s Tennis

Nike; Beaverton (OR); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Nike, Inc. is seeking an Apparel Lead Designer for Women’s Global Tennis. You will translate insights into original, on-brand apparel concepts and lead the design process from concept through production.

You’ll work with management, category teams, and experts to ensure feasibility, styling, and story alignment across collections. The role demands strong collaboration, design craft, and a passion for sport culture, with a focus on delivering innovative, market-ready products that reflect Nike’s

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in apparel/fashion design or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in apparel/fashion design.
• Strong understanding of current and emerging design trends.
• Ability to translate insights into authentic narratives and visual storytelling.
• Proficient in sketching, illustration, typography, print and pattern, color theory and layout.

Responsibilities

• Design innovative apparel aligned with Nike design philosophy under management guidance.
• Communicate concepts effectively and present within Women’s Global Tennis Apparel.
• Support the future of the Women’s Global Tennis portfolio across on-court and off-court lines.

Skills

Apparel Design

Trend Analysis

Storytelling

Collaboration

Adobe CC

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Apparel/Fashion Design

Tools

Adobe CC Suite

CLO 3D

Job description

Nike, Inc. is seeking an Apparel Lead Designer for Women’s Global Tennis. You will translate insights into original, on-brand apparel concepts and lead the design process from concept through production.

You’ll work with management, category teams, and experts to ensure feasibility, styling, and story alignment across collections. The role demands strong collaboration, design craft, and a passion for sport culture, with a focus on delivering innovative, market-ready products that reflect Nike’s