Lead Designer, Accessories Product Design, Bags

Nike is looking for a Lead Product Designer for Bags within Accessories to lead and develop seasonal design concepts for bags in accessories. Product Design at Nike is a diverse culture of creativity, collaboration and innovative thinking. The role involves blending sports functionality with modern fashion sensibility to create functional and style-oriented bag designs that connect with today's active lifestyle and performance athletes.

The designer will support the Senior Design Manager in developing cohesive collections while collaborating with Designers, Developers, Product Managers, and Merchants to deliver creative in line with Nike Design.

• Lead and develop seasonal design concepts for bags within accessories.
• Create innovative, functional, and style-oriented bag designs that connect with active lifestyles and performance athletes.
• Blend sports functionality with modern fashion sensibility to ensure products are practical and desirable.
• Support the Senior Design Manager in developing and editing cohesive collections while delivering design excellence.
• Guide the creative direction through the design season while working with Designers, Developers, Product Managers, and Merchants.
• Collaborate to meet cost requirements and deadlines while taking partners through the thinking behind the work.
• Translate complex ideas into focused design narratives.

• Bachelor's Degree in Design or a related field, or any suitable combination of education, experience and training.
• 6+ years of relevant work experience.
• Strong passion and knowledge of apparel product creation.
• Ability to problem solve every step of the way, from concept to final design.
• Expert communication skills with the ability to translate complex ideas into focused design narratives.
• Passion and energy for sport culture and design.
• Ability to set an inspiring creative direction through thoughtful visual research and storytelling.
• Experience designing women's bags across lifestyle and performance categories.
• Ability to translate a design concept into 3–5 core items within a collection.
• Sensitivity to materials, textiles, and hand feel, ensuring both comfort and appeal.
• Strong skills in sketching and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Strong focus on functionality and usability for everyday and active lifestyles.
• Portfolio demonstrating women's bag design, with emphasis on functional yet stylish solutions.
• Collaborative approach, with openness to feedback and cross-team cooperation.
• Positive, driven personality with curiosity for trends and consumer needs.

A creative design portfolio is required for consideration; please provide website links or attach a PDF file when applying. Reasonable accommodations are available throughout the interview process.