• Lead Designer, Streetwear Mens Apparel Color…

    Nike (Beaverton, OR)


    Jordan Design is where creative possibility meets purpose. It’s a place for builders, boundary-breakers, and vision-setters — people who move with conviction, think originally, and create work shaped by real experience and cultural depth. Our team thrives when imagination, discipline, and collaboration come together. We look for leaders who bring their full creative voice, who understand the communities that inspire us, and who are driven to shape the future for the next generation of Jordan athletes and fans.

     

    WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

     

    As a Lead Apparel Color Designer in Jordan Brand Streetwear Men's Apparel, you’ll work closely with your design partners in product design, color design and graphic design. You will also work cross functionally with your technical development partners, product management and merchandising teams. This role reports directly to the Design Director, Color Apparel, Jordan Brand Streetwear.

    WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

    We’re looking for an exceptional Lead Apparel Color Designer to combine their experience, creative problem-solving abilities, and creativity to help create the future of Jordan Streetwear Apparel. The category you will be working in is the Men’s Apparel.

     

    + Bachelor’s degree in Design, art or related field.Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training.

    + 5+ years’ experience designing and developing innovative apparel or color collections.

    + Passion for Design

    + Knowledge of form, color, materials, human factors, trend, related to elevating the consumer experience

    + Ability to translate consumer knowledge and insights into product solutions and narratives

    + Fearless Calculated risk taker

    + Experience in technical apparel design

    + Ability to present new insights or seasonal concepts to small and large groups

    + Proficient in creating and editing files using Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop skills.

    + Adobe Creative suit is a plus

    + Must be able to build accurate 2D technical drawings (tech packs)

    + 3D design program experience is a plus

    + Solid knowledge of manufacturing processes and materials

    + Knowledge and experience with sustainable design and manufacturing are a plus

    + Experienced with presentation programs: Keynote, PowerPoint, Acrobat, etc.

    WHAT WILL YOU WORK ON

    If this is you, you will be helping to lead the streetwear Jordan Brand design team in creating unique collections across Men’s and Women’s product on a seasonal basis. This will include developing comprehensive color storytelling and original content creation across seasonal apparel assortments. The Lead Designer will work closely with Product Management teams to build engaging, trend-driven narratives that meet the needs of target consumers and will partner regularly with Development teams to communicate design intent, help with schematic creation and review and workshop prototypes. The ideal candidate will also be responsible for managing and designing presentation materials and presenting concepts to teams and leadership.

     

    We offer a number of accommodations to complete our interview process including screen readers, sign language interpreters, accessible and single location for in-person interviews, closed captioning, and other reasonable modifications as needed. If you discover, as you navigate our application process, that you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please complete the Candidate Accommodation Request Form (https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/5153e46a93f4460db48eb9e611386685) .

     

    NIKE, Inc. is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, protected veteran status, or disability. NIKE is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call +1 503-671-4156 and let us know the nature of your request, your location and your contact information.