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What this role is
Lead the color, graphics, and materials design vision for the Kobe brand, directing a team of designers across footwear and apparel while collaborating with product, marketing, and development teams. This role suits an experienced design leader with a strong aesthetic point of view, deep knowledge of manufacturing and materials, and a passion for shaping culturally relevant products.
Our summary, not Nike, Inc.’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
What they ask for
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Design or related field, or equivalent education and experience
- 10+ years working in design or related field
- 2+ years in a management or leadership role
- Translate consumer insights into product solutions and narratives
- Knowledge of design, art, and fashion with passion for sport and youth culture
- Build seasonal design concepts and narratives with both short and long-term vision
- Solid knowledge of manufacturing processes and materials
- Present design work using Keynote and Adobe Creative Suite
- Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Lead, mentor, and develop designers; make hiring and performance management decisions
- Open-minded and receptive to feedback
- Submit a design portfolio with application
Nice to have
- 5+ years in a management or leadership role