As a Designer, you wake up each morning thinking about ways to better serve athletes/consumers by chasing curiosities, building what’s next, and helping shape the culture of sport and advancing human potential. With an acute understanding of how Nike and Jordan sports equipment and accessories complete the athlete ecosystem. The role will entail athlete insight research, concept generation, communication with the development team for sample creation and final specification packages. The ideal candidate would be responsible for being an integral part of Individual Sports. They will be involved in high-level meetings with senior leadership as it relates to the category. From a manufacturing perspective, we work with some of the best factories in Asia and they will have access to the most cutting-edge technologies possible. A strong knowledge of soft goods and hard goods is required and your strengths in those areas will be heavily relied upon. Partnering with your Senior Design Manager designing well-thought out concepts and presentations to management and Nike executives will pave the way to success.

**Please include a digital portfolio in the Documents tab or include a link to your online portfolio in the Links tab of your application.**

What You'll Do:

Work with Design Lead and gather, interpret insights from athletes and trend/market research
Based on product briefs, design the creation of innovative new products in the categories and product types as (Hair Management and all SMU’s for individual sports)
Design the category at each stage of the product process (internal and external) with Design Lead: Concept design review, prototype/sample review, line finalization, approval process
Partner with cross-functional team members in Design, Development and Product Line Management (PLM) groups to ensure design commerciality and strict adherence to targeted price points and product creation timelines
Work with the category PLM to define seasonal projects and ensure creative inputs and business goals are in tandem
Work with Product Development on setting seasonal innovation and incorporating current technologies into
Maintains regular communication with PLM and Product Development teams regarding design/development
Must have a proactive, independent decision-making state of mind
Lead the category design efforts for the assigned product categories, developing consumer, marketing, and business knowledge
Adhere to dates and deadlines
Be flexible with multiple season deadlines and ability to juggle multiple SKUs
Other duties as assigned

What to Bring:

5+ years related Product Design/Industrial Design in the sports industry or similar
Degree (BFA/BA/BS) in Industrial Design, Fashion Design, or related design education preferred
Demonstrate an advanced understanding of storytelling in regard to design, project
Strong sketching/rendering skills in a mix of mediums including rapid Ideation, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop and Sketchbook
Expert working knowledge of Adobe CS and Microsoft Office programs
Extensive knowledge of technical materials, construction methods and manufacturing processes for both hard and soft
Can function independently or with other team members in a group setting. Is a positive force for the betterment of all members of the
Additional working knowledge of any of the following programs Solidworks, Rhino, Maya 3D, Fusion 360 software is a plus

Additionally:

Capable of operating in a fast paced, dynamic and evolving
Detail oriented, self-driven and highly
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to use tact and diplomacy communicating with all
Excels in effective time
Ability to work effectively in a team
This position operates in a brand-driven consumer-focused environment, which is dominated by large multinational sporting goods and specialty retailers. The designer must understand the needs and wants of the consumers and align with the category business plans in fulfilling the needs of the athlete.

What We Offer:

Competitive salary (we leverage market data) + benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401k match, life insurance, pet insurance)
Responsible Time Off (aka Unlimited)
Paid Parental Leave
Free lunches Monday through Friday
Company gym with access to personal trainer
Summer hours (Memorial Day through Labor Day)
13 company holidays
Professional development workshops
Employee product discounts on selected brands