Nike · 2 months ago
Senior Manager, Headwear Accessories Design
Nike, Inc. is a leading sportswear company that seeks to explore potential and push boundaries. They are looking for a Senior Design Manager for Headwear within Accessories Design to lead a team in creating innovative and functional headwear products that resonate with consumer needs.
ApparelE-CommerceFashionLifestyleProduct DesignRetailSporting Goods
Responsibilities
Take a lead role in shaping Nike’s headwear products, combining hands-on design with guidance and collaboration across the team
Responsible for creating authentic, functional, and modern headwear that connects with consumer needs
Driving projects from research and concept through to final execution, while contributing to the growth of the headwear design function
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 Nike Design
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Design or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience, and training
8+ years of relevant work experience in Accessories Design
3+ years managing a team
Proven experience designing headwear products such as caps, hats, visors, beanies, functional headgear
Ability to own projects end-to-end, from inspiration research to final production-ready designs
Strong material and construction knowledge: fabrics, trims, closures, and technical details
Awareness of fit, ergonomics, ventilation, and weather protection in head wear design
Knowledge of knitting techniques for head wear, including yarn selection, rib structures, and engineered knit
Skilled in sketching, Adobe Creative Suite
Portfolio showing authentic head wear design, demonstrating both functionality and consumer relevance
Strong collaboration skills, working closely with development, materials, and cross-category design partners
Flexible and positive approach, with attention to detail and curiosity for solving real product challenges
Sustainability (knowledge or curiosity of sustainable materials and processes)
Passion for sports/for analyzing the utility and functionality of products to elevate consumer experience
Company
Nike
Nike is a retail brand that provides the sale of apparel, footwear, sports equipment, and accessory products.
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Funding
Current Stage
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$239MKey Investors
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2024-08-17Post Ipo Equity· $239M
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