Job Description

Become a Part of the NIKE, Inc. Team

NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the worlds best athletes. It is a place to explore potential, obliterate boundaries and push out the edges of what can be. The company looks for people who can grow, think, dream and create. Its culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding imagination. The brand seeks achievers, leaders and visionaries. At NIKE, Inc. its about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.

Soul, performance and style take flight at Jordan Brand. With its deep roots in basketball, the Jordan Brand began as an homage to one player: Michael Jordan. Since then, Jordan has become synonymous with peak performance and an endless pursuit of greatness. Employees in merchandising, product branding, sports marketing and sales bring creativity, innovation and audacious design to footwear and apparel, all with one mission in mind: help athletes fly on and off the court.

At Nike, its about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game. The Jordan Design team is inspired by the Greatest of All Time, and is focused on continuing to deliver product that is made and engineered to the exact specification of championship athletes. On and off the court, we want our consumers and athletes to feel confident in the way they look and feel, the same way the greatest player who ever played the game felt every time he laced up his Js. Jordan Design is a high performance team that works together, pushes the boundaries, and always stays passionate about delivering the best product for the consumer.

Who we are looking for

As our Apparel Designer I in Jordan Women's, you'll utilize your exceptional design skills to build original, style-led designs that accurately reflect Jordans design philosophy and lead the industry. Through continued research and consumer connection, you are able to quickly anticipate and identify key trends, that translate into relevant products that resonate with our consumers. You also respond to business objectives with creative design solutions aligned to consumer insights. The ideal candidate needs to be a highly creative problem solver, who doesnt settle for anything less than the best designs, to meet the needs of the consumer or athlete. This person will be passionate about bringing to life the seasonal creative direction through apparel design and innovations that are trend relevant to the consumer.

What you will work on

If this is you, youll be partnering with the Jordan Graphic Designers, Color Designers, Developers, and Product Line Managers, and bringing to life the seasonal creative direction through Apparel Design and innovations. You'll lead design product processes to ensure design results and timelines are met. This opportunity also involves partnering with Design Leadership and category team members in Design, Development and Merchandising to ensure design feasibility while meeting price points, merchandising needs and product creation timelines. You'll provide prototype sampling information, including fabrication, trim, color, graphic applications, style, detail, fit requirements and construction detail.

You'll also monitor the development of prototype samples and interact with our Development, Pattern Making, Material, and the Sample Room to exchange ideas and ensure timely completion of each project. You'll maintain and continually expand upon expert knowledge of current trends, color, and consumer-related products through market travel and research. You'll provide guidance to Designers and team members and share knowledge, experience, skills and best practices with others. From concepting to crafting seasonal collections, from working with manufacturing partners to communicating directly with athletes and collaborators, the daily responsibilities of this role are wide ranging, ambitious, and rewarding.

WHAT YOU BRING

* Bachelor's Degree in Apparel Design and 1-5 years' prior design work experience
* Ability to apply and perform design skills such as: drawing/sketching, ideation, digital product creation and visual presentation development.
* Familiarity with current trends, color and design.
* Basic understanding of pattern making, draping, materials, trims, garment fit, garment construction, and manufacturing
* Basic knowledge of the apparel industry, marketing principles, and development process

NIKE, Inc. is a growth company that looks for team members to grow with it. Nike offers a generous total rewards package, casual work environment, a diverse and inclusive culture, and an electric atmosphere for professional development. No matter the location, or the role, every Nike employee shares one galvanizing mission: To bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete* in the world.

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, veteran status, or disability.