Lead Designer FW, and Materials NA Express Lane in Philadelphia

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Job Description

WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

This is an individual contributor opportunity reporting to the NA Footwear Senior Manager and involves working directly with the NA footwear design team and the NA Product Management and Development teams, as well as Nike creative and business stakeholders.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Nike Express Lane is one of the fastest product engines at Nike, enabling designers to connect with geo-specific consumers quickly and effectively. This competitive advantage allows the team to capture current and developing market trends as well as regionally relevant narratives with flexibility and speed. We are looking for a candidate who is an experienced creative leader who embraces an entrepreneurial spirit and will thrive in a team environment.

The ideal Lead Designer will be responsible for establishing seasonal material direction, strategy for footwear product under the North America Express Lane business. This designer will be an active and energetic participant in the creative process and have excellent cross-functional communication skills, presenting design concepts to internal and external audiences and executing complex deliverables in a fast-paced environment. The Lead Designer will be a versatile creative problem solver who excels under tight deadlines, has a strong understanding of emerging design and fashion trends, and extensive knowledge of footwear construction, theory, and textiles.

Education

Bachelor's degree in graphic design, fashion design, industrial design, apparel design, material design, textile design or a related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training.

Experience:

• design experience: 6+ years

• People management experience: N/A

• Comprehensive knowledge of current and emerging design and fashion trends in sportswear and streetwear footwear and apparel.

• Deep knowledge and experience in and/or Material design specifically for product.

• Foundational understanding of footwear construction, schematic development and tech pack creation.

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and timelines at once.

• Ability to translate consumer insights into thoughtful narratives and graphic storytelling.

• Strong visual and verbal presentation skills; able to effectively show and communicate design intent to internal and external audiences.

• Professional level experience using Illustrator & Photoshop; Miro

WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON

If this is you, you will be helping to lead the NAEL design team in creating unique, geo-specific collections across Men’s, Women’s and Kids product on a seasonal basis. This will include setting distinct and material direction, developing original content and product storytelling. The Lead Designer will work closely with:

• Graphic Designers to develop prints, patterns and trims.
• Product Management teams to build engaging, trend-driven narratives that meet the needs of target consumers
• Development teams to communicate design intent, help with schematic creation and review and workshop prototypes.
• The ideal candidate will also be responsible for managing and designing presentation materials and presenting concepts to internal teams and leadership as well as external partners.

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