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Nike · 2 months ago

Lead Designer, Energy Sport Ignite Apparel Product Design

Nike is a global brand known for its innovative sports apparel and footwear. They are seeking a Lead Designer to guide the creative process and develop seasonal design concepts for apparel, requiring strong collaborative skills and a passion for apparel product creation.

ApparelE-CommerceFashionLifestyleProduct DesignRetailSporting Goods
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H1B Sponsor Likelynote

Responsibilities

Guiding the creative through the design season while working with a team of designers, developers, product managers, and merchants to deliver creative in line with the brand
Lead and develop seasonal design concepts for apparel
Translate complex ideas into focused design narratives
Seeking out opportunities to translate visual culture of today through a Nike lens
Supporting the Design Leadership team to bring long term vision and strategy to life
Designing graphic visual centers
Reviewing prototypes
Mentoring team members
Building presentation tools

Qualification

Apparel/Fashion DesignAdobe CCLeadership SkillsTrend/Style/Culture AwarenessExpert CommunicationGlobal AwarenessCritical ThinkingTeam PlayerGrowth MindsetPresentation Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Apparel/Fashion Design or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training
6+ years of relevant work experience
Possesses key Leadership Skills, Product Excellence Centered Passion & Mastery, Vision Crafting, World Building, Concept Development, Aesthetic Sensibility, Trend/Style/Culture Awareness, Consumer Centric Forward Leaning Mindset, Critical Thinking, Presentation, Global Awareness, Team Player, Growth Mindset
Demonstrated passion and understanding of trend and visual culture
Knowledge of apparel product creation and graphic application
Expert communication and presentation skills using a variety of formats
Ability to seek out opportunities to elevate apparel design though craft and construction
Proficient in Adobe CC and comfortable working within new & AI digital spaces
Passion for discovering new talent and points of influence for a global brand
Highlight and elevate diverse points of view while fostering an environment of inclusivity

Company

Nike is a retail brand that provides the sale of apparel, footwear, sports equipment, and accessory products.

H1B Sponsorship

Nike has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (340)
2024 (302)
2023 (328)
2022 (543)
2021 (426)
2020 (253)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$239M
Key Investors
Pershing Square Capital Management
2024-08-17Post Ipo Equity· $239M
1980-12-02IPO

Leadership Team

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Elliott Hill
President and Chief Executive Officer
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Muge Erdirik Dogan
EVP & Chief Technology Officer, NIKE, Inc.
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