Nike · 2 weeks ago
Director, Basketball Footwear Product Design, Global Jordan
Beaverton, OR
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
10+ years expNike is a leading sportswear company, and they are seeking a Director for Basketball Footwear Product Design. This role involves shaping and driving design direction for Basketball Footwear, collaborating with various teams to set performance best practices and execute innovative product concepts.
ApparelE-CommerceFashionLifestyleProduct DesignRetailSporting Goods
Responsibilities
Shape and drive design direction for Basketball Footwear
Work closely with the Sr. Creative Director and external partners to set evergreen and seasonal direction, and performance best practices, with clarity and inspiration
Lead the design team to execute product concepts that push boundaries for the future of the game
Champion product integrity, innovation, and performance as you oversee key initiatives from concept through execution
Manage presentations and communicate design visions to a variety of audiences, ensuring that all projects meet high standards and timelines
Be deeply involved in developing design strategies and ensuring excellence through advanced concepts
Work with Jordan athletes and travel
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design, or a related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training
At least 10 years of experience designing and developing innovative footwear
Knowledge of form, color, materials, human factors, related to elevating the consumer experience
Ability to translate consumer knowledge and insights into product solutions and narratives
Strong Photoshop, Illustrator skills
Must be able to build accurate 2D technical drawings (tech packs)
Solid knowledge of manufacturing processes and materials
Must be able to generate a broad range of concepts and solutions for each project
Positive personality and energy
Ability and passion to lead, mentor and onboard Design teammates
Contribute and align to shared team culture and behaviors
Catalyst to make connections with other Design groups
Lead + drive partnerships beyond the Design function (Marketing, Development, etc.)
Motivated, hardworking, and wants to bring others along
Extraordinary teammate, and humble leader
Collaborator with a skill in connecting the dots
Speaks up with courage for self and the team
Thrives in a fast pace environment
Anticipates the needs of the athlete and marketplace
Open minded, good listener, receptive to candid feedback and diverse points of view
Preferred
Experience in designing footwear for Basketball is a plus
Cobbling and prototyping skills are a plus
3D design programs experience is a plus
AI design programs experience is a plus
Knowledge and experience with sustainable design and manufacturing are a plus
Experienced with presentation programs: Keynote, PowerPoint, Acrobat, etc
Experience working with athletes and collaborators are a plus
Company
Nike
Nike is a retail brand that provides the sale of apparel, footwear, sports equipment, and accessory products.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$239MKey Investors
Pershing Square Capital Management
2024-08-17Post Ipo Equity· $239M
1980-12-02IPO
Leadership Team
Elliott Hill
President and Chief Executive Officer
Muge Erdirik Dogan
EVP & Chief Technology Officer, NIKE, Inc.
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