Director, Product Design, Apparel, Energy (Collaborations)

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WHO YOU'LL WORK WITH In this role you will report directly to the VP of Energy Design (Apparel, Footwear & Accessories) and lead a small design team focused on working with external collaborators. You will partner closely with your design, product management, global merchandising, brand marketing and development counterparts in other areas of the business to ensure continuity and alignment. In addition, you will work closely with the extended energy design team to maintain a cohesive strategic intent. WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR We are looking for an incredible Apparel Design Director to lead a small and nimble team. In this role you will be accountable for the design direction and initiatives to drive the future of design with external collaborators. You and your team of designers will establish and nurture the creative vision for Nike Apparel, leading with innovative key concepts and ensuring a cohesive vision across the entire consumer journey. The ideal candidate must be an authority in apparel design, display a high taste, with a passion for excellence, a storyteller, innovator, creative leader, tenacity to solve problems, and a passion to inspire and develop teams. This person will be passionate about driving business critical initiatives and elevating Nike for a wide range of products and consumers, while driving an emotional connection through the use of narrative and storytelling. Bachelor's degree in design or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience or training 10+ years of relevant work experience in apparel design -Experience leading creative teams and managing designers Proven ability leading teams with varied strengths with a team first approach crafting a strong team culture and connectivity Leads as a strategic creative partner to cross-category partners -Ability to think strategically about product relevance, product positioning, timing, and collections Strong knowledge of fashion, design, and Lifestyle trends -Ability to build seasonal concepts, and provide the team with both short and long-term vision Proficient ability to apply and perform industrial design skills, including drawing/sketching, ideation, color theory, use of textiles, spacing and scale, visual presentation development and layout that is supported by a portfolio of non-computerbased creative design. Digital design competence in Adobe CC and comfortable working within Digital tools/3D -Strong communication and presentation skills

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