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What this role is
Nike seeks a senior design leader to oversee headwear product development within its accessories division, balancing creative vision with team management and cross-functional collaboration. This role suits experienced product designers with deep headwear expertise and a track record of leading design teams through complex projects from concept to production.
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 combination of education, experience, and training)
- 8+ years of accessories design experience
- 3+ years managing a design team
- Proven experience designing headwear products (caps, hats, visors, beanies, functional headgear)
- End-to-end project ownership from research through production-ready design
- Strong knowledge of fabrics, trims, closures, and technical construction details
- Understanding of fit, ergonomics, ventilation, and weather protection in headwear
- Knowledge of knitting techniques including yarn selection and rib structures
- Proficiency in sketching and Adobe Creative Suite
- Portfolio demonstrating authentic headwear design with functionality and consumer relevance
- Strong cross-functional collaboration skills
- Attention to detail with flexible, positive approach
- Creative design portfolio submission required
Nice to have
- Passion for sports and product utility analysis
- Sustainability knowledge or curiosity about sustainable materials and processes