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What this role is
Nike seeks a Lead Designer for women's tennis apparel who will create original, innovative designs aligned with Nike's philosophy while collaborating across design, development, and business teams. This role suits experienced apparel designers passionate about sports culture, trend analysis, and translating consumer insights into compelling seasonal collections.
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What they ask for
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Apparel/Fashion Design or equivalent education and experience
- 5+ years of apparel or fashion design experience
- Proficiency in sketching, illustration, typography, print, pattern, color theory and layout
- Digital design skills in Adobe CC Suite and 3D tools like CLO
- Knowledge of apparel product creation process
- Ability to communicate design concepts effectively and present to stakeholders
- Ability to translate consumer insights into design solutions aligned with business objectives
- Strong collaborative and communication skills across cross-functional teams
Nice to have
- Passion for researching and analyzing trends across sport, youth and culture
- Understanding of emerging design trends and visual culture
- Experience creating authentic narratives and visual storytelling in presentations
- Ability to embrace diverse points of view and foster inclusivity