Lead Apparel Designer — Narrative & Collection

NIKE Retail Services; Beaverton (OR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Nike is seeking a Lead Apparel Designer to craft narrative-driven apparel across Nike and Jordan lines in North America. You will translate consumer insights into compelling product stories, leveraging color, materials, and hardware while balancing creative ambition with cost targets.

Bring a strong design portfolio and 5+ years of experience in performance, streetwear, or lifestyle apparel. The role requires collaboration across disciplines in a fast-moving environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in apparel design or related field.
• 5+ years of apparel product design experience preferred.
• Portfolio demonstrating fashion/apparel work.
• Experience with performance, streetwear, or lifestyle lines.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and CLO; AI design tools like Vizcom.

Responsibilities

• Drive apparel design for Nike and Jordan categories in North America from concept to execution.
• Translate direction, insights, and trends into product narratives with speed.
• Use color, materials, trims, and hardware to establish a premium brand POV while meeting cost targets.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to move concepts to samples and final products.
• Monitor development, share ideas with partners, and support timely project delivery.
• Collaborate with footwear partners to create cohesive head-to-toe expressions.

Skills

Apparel design

Portfolio required

Cross-functional collaboration

Creative direction

Education

Bachelor's degree in apparel design

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

CLO 3D

Vizcom

Mac platforms

Miro

Smartsheet

Job description

Nike is seeking a Lead Apparel Designer to craft narrative-driven apparel across Nike and Jordan lines in North America. You will translate consumer insights into compelling product stories, leveraging color, materials, and hardware while balancing creative ambition with cost targets.

Bring a strong design portfolio and 5+ years of experience in performance, streetwear, or lifestyle apparel. The role requires collaboration across disciplines in a fast-moving environment.