Director, Apparel Design Local Creation NA

NIKE, Inc. does more than equip the world’s best athletes. It is a place to explore potential, challenge convention and create what comes next. The company seeks people who can grow, think, dream and lead, and whose curiosity, imagination and ambition raise the standard for the future of sport and culture.

Design at NIKE, Inc. shapes the future of the athlete experience. Across apparel, footwear, graphics, color and materials, our teams translate insight into product narratives that advance performance, define modern style and move the brand forward with greater creativity and responsibility.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are seeking an experienced, visionary design leader to serve as Director of North America Apparel and Graphic Design. This person brings a strong point of view across fashion, streetwear, sport and innovation, and pairs elevated creative standards with the ability to lead teams, align partners and drive multiple complex work streams with clarity and pace.

WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON

As Director of NA Local Creation Apparel and Graphic Design, you will define and drive the creative direction for apparel cut & sew and graphic design across multiple categories for Nike and Jordan in North America. You will translate brand and business priorities into distinctive product narratives, lead teams from concept through execution, and deliver work that is culturally relevant, commercially compelling and unmistakably Nike.

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH

In this role, you will work across a broad leadership network to convert vision into product at scale. Success will require close partnership with senior design director, business and development leaders, as well as the ability to build alignment across functions, categories and geographies.

Reporting structure:

You will report to the Senior Design Director, Nike, Inc. Local Creation Design, and partner closely with senior product leadership in North America to ensure the apparel and graphic vision advances the broader creative strategy for the enterprise.

Partnerships:

You will work closely with Category Directors across other geographies within Local Creation, as well as Apparel and Graphic Directors across the Nike, Inc. portfolio, to ensure a cohesive vision across product categories and a point of view that resonates with the North America consumer.

Team Leadership:

You will lead a team spanning apparel cut-and-sew, graphic design and production art, setting a high creative bar while providing the coaching, direction and support required for the team to do its best work. Together, you will deliver North America-led design solutions that honor Nike, Inc.’s heritage and pushes the company forward. You will manage a distributed team across key North America cities, including Beaverton, New York City and Los Angeles.

Collaborative Environment:

You will foster an environment where strong ideas, rigorous feedback and cross-functional partnership produce exceptional work. By creating clarity, trust and momentum, you will enable the team to move faster and deliver at a consistently high level.

Career Development:

You will actively develop talent across the team through coaching, feedback and clear growth expectations, strengthening both individual capability and the long-term health of the organization.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Bachelor’s Degree in Apparel/Fashion Design or related design field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training.
• Minimum of 8+ years of relevant design work experience in a related field.
• Understanding of Enterprise vision.
• Profound knowledge of fashion and elevated craft.
• Deep understanding of apparel and graphic make and manufacturing processes.
• Mastery of the creative process, guiding the team through all stages of design.
• Excellent storytelling skills.
• Mastery of presentation and communication skills.
• Ability to lead product creation while leveraging 3D capabilities.
• Proficiency in digital design software (Creative Suite).
• Proven ability to inspire and lead creative teams under high-pressure environments.
• Collaborative spirit with excellent soft skills and flexibility to manage multiple projects and cross-functional teams efficiently.
• A positive attitude with a love of fashion, product and people.

WHY JOIN US

• Opportunity to participate in leading and shaping the direction of North America’s Apparel within a dynamic and innovative organization.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment where your ideas and contributions are valued.
• Competitive compensation package and opportunities for career advancement.
• Opportunity to work alongside a global team of creatives.

Join us in shaping the future of North America apparel with creativity, conviction and visionary leadership. Apply today to help define what’s next.

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