Golf Apparel Lead Designer - Innovation & Storytelling

Nike Inc; Beaverton (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Nike Inc. in Beaverton, OR is seeking an Apparel Lead Designer for Global Golf to translate insights into original apparel concepts in line with Nike’s design philosophy.

You’ll collaborate with design management and experts to drive the Global Golf portfolio from concept through execution. You should have a Bachelor’s in Apparel/Fashion Design and at least 5 years’ experience, with strong skills in sketching, storytelling, and Adobe Creative Cloud.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Apparel/Fashion Design or related field
• Minimum 5+ years of relevant work experience in Apparel/Fashion design
• Passion for researching and analyzing trends across sport, youth and culture
• Passion and understanding of current and emerging design trends and visual culture
• Ability translating insights into authentic narratives, and visual storytelling in presentations & communication
• Ability to adapt to change and handle multiple competing priorities
• Proficient in sketching, illustration, typography, print and pattern, color theory and layout
• Knowledge of apparel product creation
• Digital design acumen in Adobe CC Suite, AI Tools incl. CLO 3D
• Ability to embrace diverse points of view while fostering inclusivity

Responsibilities

• Design innovative apparel product for Global Golf with direction from design management
• Communicate design concepts effectively and present concepts within the Global Golf Apparel organization
• Create and support the future of the Global Golf portfolio including on Tour, in season collections and outerwear
• Monitor development of prototype samples and interact with development, pattern making, materials, apparel lab, on court testing and the sample room to exchange ideas and ensure timely completion of each project
• Collaborate across teams to meet deadlines and hit price points

Skills

Apparel/Fashion design

Trend research

Visual storytelling

Sketching

Illustration

Typography

Color theory

Layout

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Apparel/Fashion Design or related field

Tools

Adobe CC Suite

CLO 3D

AI Tools

Job description

Nike Inc. in Beaverton, OR is seeking an Apparel Lead Designer for Global Golf to translate insights into original apparel concepts in line with Nike’s design philosophy.

You’ll collaborate with design management and experts to drive the Global Golf portfolio from concept through execution. You should have a Bachelor’s in Apparel/Fashion Design and at least 5 years’ experience, with strong skills in sketching, storytelling, and Adobe Creative Cloud.