Lead Designer, Atelier Apparel & AI-Driven Innovation

Nike; Beaverton (OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Nike Beaverton design studio is seeking a hands-on fashion designer to create bespoke apparel for high-profile athletes and cultural moments. You’ll move from AI-driven ideation with Vizcom to hands-on making, shaping concepts into final product with attention to proportion, construction, and material choices.

Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, you will develop patterns, prototypes, tech packs, and presenting decks, while partnering with design, development, and external suppliers to

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant work experience in Fashion Design or related field.
• Advanced proficiency in AI tools, viz. Vizcom
• Ability to apply and perform design skills such as drawing/sketching, ideation, color theory, use of texture, spacing and scale, visual presentation development and layout.
• Familiarity with current trends, color and design.
• Strong knowledge of pattern making, draping, materials, trims, garment fit, garment construction, and manufacturing.
• Bachelor’s degree in Apparel/Fashion Design or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop apparel looks for key moments.
• Create and refine patterns with accuracy and attention to fit and proportion.
• Prototype garments to evolve creative direction.
• Experiment with materials, finishes, and construction techniques.
• Tech pack building and implement all apparel product details including construction detail, color, form, style, detail, fit performance, and trims.
• Partner and clearly communicate with all relevant members within Design, Technical Development and external suppliers.
• Build presentation decks

Skills

Pattern making

Sewing

Ideation

Drawing/Sketching

Color theory

Visual presentation

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Apparel/Fashion Design

Tools

Vizcom

Job description

Nike Beaverton design studio is seeking a hands-on fashion designer to create bespoke apparel for high-profile athletes and cultural moments. You’ll move from AI-driven ideation with Vizcom to hands-on making, shaping concepts into final product with attention to proportion, construction, and material choices.

Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, you will develop patterns, prototypes, tech packs, and presenting decks, while partnering with design, development, and external suppliers to