Lead Bag Designer, Accessories - Innovation & Performance

Global Sports Jobs Limited; Pahokee (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Nike is seeking a Lead Product Designer for Bags within Accessories to develop seasonal concepts that blend sport performance with fashion sensibility. You will lead design direction, collaborate with Designers, Developers, Product Managers, and Merchants to deliver cohesive collections and defend creative decisions.

The role emphasizes translating ideas into 3–5 core bag items, crafting compelling narratives, and maintaining a strong focus on usability for active lifestyles.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of relevant work experience.
• Strong passion and knowledge of apparel product creation.
• Ability to problem solve from concept to final design.
• Expert communication skills to translate concepts into narratives.
• Experience designing women's bags across lifestyle and performance categories.
• Ability to translate a design concept into 3–5 core items within a collection.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop seasonal design concepts for bags within accessories.
• Create innovative, functional, and style-oriented bag designs.
• Blend sports functionality with modern fashion sensibility.
• Support the Senior Design Manager in developing cohesive collections.
• Guide the creative direction through the design season with cross-functional teams.
• Collaborate to meet cost requirements and deadlines and defend design thinking.
• Translate complex ideas into focused design narratives.

Skills

Sketching

Brand storytelling

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Design

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Nike is seeking a Lead Product Designer for Bags within Accessories to develop seasonal concepts that blend sport performance with fashion sensibility. You will lead design direction, collaborate with Designers, Developers, Product Managers, and Merchants to deliver cohesive collections and defend creative decisions.

The role emphasizes translating ideas into 3–5 core bag items, crafting compelling narratives, and maintaining a strong focus on usability for active lifestyles.