Lead Designer, Apparel Express Lane EMEA

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for an energetic Lead Apparel Designer that will drive an emotional connection with the EMEA consumer through the use of narrative and storytelling. You’ll bring to life close to market trend-relevant, seasonal creative direction by being a color & materials specialist at the product and collection level. 

WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON

We’re looking for a Lead Apparel Designer, 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 Apparel product, this role will create industry leading collections that connect with local consumer expression through authentic local narratives. The candidate will craft unique work with Color in conjunction with Materials, Trims and Details to create highly covetable product that connects to the Culture of Football and Lifestyle consumer in their local market. They have an eye for detail and motivation to craft consumer right product.This role has a unique opportunity to drive hyper local narrative and a comprehensive vision for style that resonates with Mens Lifestyle consumers exclusive to EMEA . Ideal candidates will have awareness and be part of current consumer culture in EMEA.

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH

You will report directly to Apparel Design Director, while working in collaboration with cross-disciplinary Product, Color and Graphics Design teammates in the EMEA Express Lane Apparel team. Outside of the Design team, your primary partners will be Apparel Product Management, Material Development, Technical Development and Footwear Product Creation partners. You will be working on product across multiple sport dimensions to support seasonal product creation. This opportunity will require independent and highly detailed thinking. 

WHAT YOU BRING

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in product design or related field, or equivalent combination of education, experience, or training.

Experience: 

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

• 5-7 years or more in apparel product design experience.
• Experience in international markets preferred, specifically in EMEA territories.
• Experience in menswear streetwear, lifestyle and football apparel.
• Computer literate using Mac platforms with a high digital design acumen in design-based software (Creative Suite).
• Experience in Drawing, sketching 2D and 3D apparel programs, such as CLO.
• Experience in AI programs, such as VIZCOM.
• Proficient in Miro, Smartsheets, Email and Outlook.
• Passion for the culture of Football.
• Passion and understanding of current and emerging design trends and visual culture.
• Ability to translate insights into authentic narratives and visual storytelling.
• Ability to adapt to change and handle multiple, competing priorities.
• Strong visual and verbal communication skills, able to effectively present design intent to internal and external audiences.
• Highlight and elevate diverse points of view while fostering an environment of inclusivity.
• Passion for the fashion industry, the aesthetic and understanding of the landscape.
• Passion for design, strategic thinking, and curiosity.
• Expert listening and communication skills.
• Excellent attention to details with organizational thinking. 
• Strong ability to multitask with prioritization.
• Self-starter with the ability to navigate ambiguity.
• Proven ability to collaborate.   
• Passion for Sport, Art, Culture and the Nike Brand.