With a storied heritage dating back to 1984, Jordan Brand is the definitive home to basketball culture. To this day, our mission remains simple: To inspire and empower the next generation to take Flight. As the pace of the Global consumer is rapidly changing all around the world, the Nike Express Lane looks to create inspiring product closer to the consumer. Deepening connection and operating with speed, the APLA (Asia Pacific Latin America) Express Lane team looks to serve consumers with speed and specificity with a focus on the Key Cities of Tokyo, Seoul & Mexico City.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR

We're looking for a Lead Designer, Color & Graphics for Footwear & Apparel who will work with a cross-functional team of design, product management, and development partners. The ideal candidate is a creative who understands how to deliver story and style. Through the design of Footwear and Apparel product, this role will create industry leading head-to-toe collections that connect with local consumer expression through authentic local narratives. The candidate will craft unique work with Color and Graphic Design in conjunction with Materials, Trims and Details to create highly covetable product that connects to the Streetwear and Lifestyle consumer in their local market. They have an eye for detail and motivation to craft premium product. This role has a unique opportunity to drive hyper local narrative and a comprehensive vision for style that resonates with Streetwear and Lifestyle consumers in the Asia Pacific Latin America (APLA) geography. Ideal candidates will have previous experience with the APLA consumer and marketplace, with a particular focus on Japan and South-Korea.

• Bachelors Degree in Graphic Design, Product Design or relevant combination of education, experience or training.
• 6+ years relevant work experience in Graphic Design, Color Design, or Product Design
• Strong passion for research and gathering cultural and market insights
• Effective communicator and collaborator with cross-functional partners
• Proven ability to create concepts, iterate and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary product and creative team in a fast-paced environment
• Understanding and ability to concept based on a comprehensive head-to-toe design expression inclusive of footwear and apparel
• Connection to contemporary art & design, sport and streetwear trends
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and timelines
• Creates graphics that are Industry leading, trend right and that consistently incorporate consumer/athlete insights through powerful storytelling, emotional connectivity and relevance
• Produces presentation materials in conjunction with design and category teams that effectively communicate the concept behind the line for internal and external audiences
• Proficient ability to apply and perform color and graphic design skills, including drawing/sketching, typography, ideation, color theory, use of texture, spacing, and scale, visual presentation development and layout that is supported by a portfolio of non-computer-based creative art and graphic design
• Uses advanced design skills to create original graphic and/or textile designs that appropriately reflect Nike brand design ethos
• Computer literate using Mac platforms and very digital design savvy in design-based software (Creative Suite)
• Experience with 3D and AI Design tools is not required, but is a plus