Senior Apparel Design Lead — Storytelling & External Collabs

Nike Inc; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 166,000 - 349,000; Full time

Job summary

Nike seeks a Senior Apparel Designer in Beaverton to lead projects and set the creative direction for Nike Apparel. You will collaborate with external partners and cross-functional teams to maintain a cohesive creative vision across products and the consumer journey.

The role requires authority in apparel design, a passion for excellence, and storytelling talent. You will mentor designers, drive innovative concepts, and elevate Nike across diverse product lines.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10+ years in apparel design.
• Experience leading design teams.
• Strong knowledge of fashion and lifestyle trends.

Responsibilities

• Lead design direction with external collaborators.
• Drive cohesive vision across multiple collections.
• Inspire and develop design teams.
• Align strategy with seasonal goals.

Skills

Apparel design

Creative leadership

Team management

Concept development

Storytelling

Education

Bachelor's degree in design

Tools

Adobe CC

3D design

Job description

Nike seeks a Senior Apparel Designer in Beaverton to lead projects and set the creative direction for Nike Apparel. You will collaborate with external partners and cross-functional teams to maintain a cohesive creative vision across products and the consumer journey.

The role requires authority in apparel design, a passion for excellence, and storytelling talent. You will mentor designers, drive innovative concepts, and elevate Nike across diverse product lines.