Senior Designer, ACG Accessories Product Design

NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world’s best athletes. It is a place to explore potential, obliterate boundaries and push out the edges of what can be. The company looks for people who can grow, think, dream and create. Its culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding imagination. The brand seeks achievers, leaders and visionaries. At Nike, it’s about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.

The ACG Brand, “All Conditions Gear,’ leads Nike in considered design for outdoor sport. With a focus on distinct innovation, location-based research and commitment to sustainability, ACG inspires athletes around the world to chase their dreams on the trail. This is your opportunity to help shape the future of ACG and be a part of a leading brand in the outdoor industry.

WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

You will be building a new Accessories/Equipment line while working with a team of designers, developers, product managers, and merchants to deliver creative in line with the Nike ACG. This opportunity will require strong collaborative skills to meet cost requirements, deadlines, all while taking your partners though the thinking behind your work.

***TO BE CONSIDERED, YOU MUST SUBMIT A CREATIVE DESIGN PORTFOLIO. PLEASE PROVIDE WEBSITE LINKS OR ATTACH A PDF FILE WHEN YOU APPLY.***

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We’re seeking a passionate Senior Accessories Product Designer for hats, socks, gloves & bags who has a focused interest in bringing innovation and style together, and a passion for unique accessories product!

  • Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training

  • 3+ years of relevant work experience in accessories and/or equipment design and development

  • Ability to apply and perform design skills such as drawing/sketching, ideation, color theory, use of texture, spacing and scale, visual presentation development and layout

  • Familiarity with current trends, color and design

  • Basic knowledge of trims, trim design/ development, CLO skills

  • Basic knowledge of the accessories industry, marketing principles and development process

WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON

  • Create original product designs that reflect our design philosophy & standards with guidance from Lead Designers and the Sr. Design Director

  • Proactively implement all product details including construction detail, function, color, form, style, detail, fit performance and trims

  • Partner and clearly communicate with all relevant members within Design, Technical Development and Product Management to ensure feasibility of designs against product creation timelines

  • Present design concepts to various internal audiences with support from more Senior Designers

  • Create presentation materials that effectively communicate the concept behind the seasonal designs to internal audiences

  • Support the Design Manager on Bags while owning designs in Hats, Socks, & Gloves

  • Build awareness of current trends, color, and sports-related products through market research with a clear connection to consumer needs

  • Provide design support for broader Accessories & Apparel Design team as needed, outside of assigned projects

We offer a number of accommodations to complete our interview process including screen readers, sign language interpreters, accessible and single location for in-person interviews, closed captioning, and other reasonable modifications as needed. If you discover, as you navigate our application process, that you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please complete the Candidate Accommodation Request Form.

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