Expert Designer, ACG Accessories Product Design

Global Sports Jobs Limited; Pahokee (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Nike ACG is seeking a seasoned Design Lead to guide and grow the Creative direction for Performance and Lifestyle lines. This role reports to the Creative Director and Design Director and collaborates with designers, developers, product managers, merchants, and category teams to deliver innovative, feasible designs aligned with price points and timelines.

You will lead seasonal design development, mentor a team, and translate consumer insights into compelling product across bags, hats, socks,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Fashion, Industrial Design, or related field
• 8+ years of experience in Accessories/Equipment Design
• Inspiring creative direction through visual research and storytelling
• Experience designing bags, hats, socks, other soft goods and hard goods
• Portfolio demonstrating collection building and innovative product design
• Strong knowledge of materials: textiles, synthetics, leather, hardware, trims
• Strong skills in 3D rendering and 3D printing
• Understanding of construction techniques and manufacturing processes
• Portfolio showing collection building and innovative product design
• Strong leadership: mentoring designers and cross-functional collaboration
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, 3D software, and sketching
• Passion for sports and for analyzing product utility and functionality
• Knowledge of sustainable materials and processes
• Global market awareness and consumer insight

Responsibilities

• Guide creative through the design season with cross-functional teams
• Lead the calendar, execution, and advanced product creation
• Create original, function-led designs reflecting Nike design philosophy
• Partner with product management and merchandising on new design solutions
• Ensure design feasibility meets price points, merchandising needs, and timelines
• Provide prototypes and tech pack details including fabrication, trim, color, and construction
• Monitor prototype development with Development and Sample Room
• Mentor Designers and share knowledge
• Research trends and translate into consumer-relevant products
• Communicate with athletes and collaborators

Skills

Fashion Design

Industrial Design

Accessories Design

3D Rendering

3D Printing

Adobe Creative Suite

Leadership

Sketching

Product Design Portfolio

Sustainable Materials

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fashion/Industrial Design

Tools

3D software

Job description

About the Role

This role supports and grows the ACG brand with a focus on technical equipment. It guides creative through the design season and leads the team through calendar, execution, advance product creation, and progressive performance and aesthetic development. The role works under the Creative Director and Design Director and partners with designers, developers, product managers, merchants, and category teams across Design, Development, and Merchandising. It creates innovative designs for Performance and Lifestyle product lines, ensuring design feasibility while meeting price points, merchandising needs, and product creation timelines. This role offers the opportunity to help shape the future of ACG and be part of a leading brand in the outdoor industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Guide creative through the design season while working with designers, developers, product managers, and merchants to deliver creative in line with Nike ACG Apparel and Footwear.
• Lead the team through calendar, execution, advance product creation, and progressive performance and aesthetic development.
• Create original, function-led innovative designs that reflect Nike design philosophy and lead the industry for Performance and Lifestyle product lines under the direction of the Creative Director and Design Director.
• Partner with product management and merchandising to land new innovative design solutions, new product categories, and essential business needs.
• Partner with Design Leadership and category team members in Design, Development, and Merchandising to ensure design feasibility while meeting price points, merchandising needs, and product creation timelines.
• Provide prototype sampling and tech pack information, including fabrication, trim, colour, graphic applications, style, detail, fit requirements, and construction details.
• Monitor the development of prototype samples and interact with Development, Pattern Making, Material, and the Sample Room to exchange ideas and ensure timely completion of each project.
• Provide guidance and leadership to Designers and team members, sharing knowledge, experience, and product excellence.
• Conduct continued research and consumer connection to anticipate and identify key trends and translate them into relevant product that resonates with consumers.
• Respond to business objectives with creative design solutions aligned to consumer insights, and concept seasonal collections, work with manufacturing partners, and communicate directly with athletes and collaborators.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Fashion, Industrial Design, or related field; will accept any suitable combination of education, experience, and training.
• 8+ years of relevant work experience in Accessories/Equipment Design.
• Ability to set an inspiring creative direction through thoughtful visual research and storytelling.
• Experience designing bags, hats, socks, other soft goods, hard goods, and more.
• Proven ability to conceptualise, edit, and complete full collections.
• Strong material knowledge: functional textiles, synthetics, leather, hardware, and trims.
• Strong skill in 3D rendering and 3D printing.
• Deep understanding of construction techniques and manufacturing processes.
• Portfolio demonstrating collection building and innovative product design.
• Strong leadership skills: mentoring designers and managing cross-functional collaboration.
• Skilled in Adobe Creative Suite, 3D software, and sketching.
• Passion for sports and for analysing the utility and functionality of products to elevate consumer experience.
• Knowledge of sustainable materials and processes.
• Consumer insight and trend translation, with global market awareness.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in the local market language, including meeting facilitation and presentations.

The Application Process

The interview process offers accommodations including screen readers, sign language interpreters, accessible and single-location in-person interviews, closed captioning, and other reasonable modifications as needed. Candidates who need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability during the application process can complete the Candidate Accommodation Request Form.

• Include a portfolio or work samples with your application, with a focus on process and creative thinking.

About the Company

It is a leading brand in the outdoor industry.