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Soul, performance and style take flight at Jordan Brand. With its deep roots in basketball, the Jordan Brand began as an homage to one player: Michael Jordan. Since then, Jordan has become synonymous with peak performance and an endless pursuit of greatness. Employees in merchandising, product branding, sports marketing and sales bring creativity, innovation and audacious design to footwear and apparel, all with one mission in mind: help athletes fly on and off the court.
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WHO YOU'LL WORK WITH
The role of design within the Nike matrix is a blend of art and science, propelling the creative vision forward while ensuring consumer needs are met. The Senior Manager will report to the Design Director of Jordan Streetwear Apparel. They'll have two designers reporting to them: a Senior Apparel Designer and an Apparel Designer II. Additionally, they will partner internally and cross-functionally with Graphics + Color Design, Apparel Design Excellence, Product Line Management, Product + Materials Development, and Womens Streetwear Apparel Design.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
The Senior Manager will utilize their exceptional design, leadership, and creative problem solving skills to execute the Streetwear Apparel creative vision to the highest standard. They must have a passion for leading a team of designers at varying levels.
- Bachelor's Degree in Apparel/Fashion Design or related design field or equivalent combination of relevant education, experience, and training.
- 8+ years of relevant work experience in Apparel/Fashion Design.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including meeting facilitation and presentations.
- Strong ability to apply and perform design skills such as: drawing/sketching, ideation, digital product creation and visual presentation development.
- Master knowledge of streetwear culture, current trends, and design.
- Master knowledge of pattern making, draping, materials, trims, garment fit, garment construction, and manufacturing.
WHAT YOU'LL WORK ON
If this is you, you will manage the Mens Streetwear Apparel design team, setting team and individual goals that align with the overarching Streetwear creative direction. You'll maintain and continually expand upon an expert knowledge of current trends and consumer-related products.
- You get to work in a fast pace, dynamic, creative, and high performing environment.
- You will push the status quo for the Jordan Brand consumer by expanding and articulating the Streetwear creative vision within the context of overarching strategic objectives.
- You will partner with cross-functional partners to ensure aesthetic feasibility while meeting price points, merchandising needs, and product creation requirements.
- You will lead product design processes to ensure results are met, as well as actively seek opportunities to drive efficiency.
- You will foster your team's individual growth by providing inspiration, encouragement, and constructive feedback.
NIKE, Inc. is a growth company that looks for team members to grow with it. Nike offers a generous total rewards package, casual work environment, a diverse and inclusive culture, and an electric atmosphere for professional development. No matter the location, or the role, every Nike employee shares one galvanizing mission: To bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete* in the world.
NIKE, Inc. is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.
Benefits
Whether it's transportation or financial health, we continually invest in our employees to help them achieve greatness - inside and outside of work. All who work here should be able to realize their full potential.