Senior Manager, Accessories Product Design, Headwear

The Senior Design Manager for Headwear within Accessories Design will lead and shape Nike's headwear products, combining hands‑on design with team guidance. This role involves driving projects from research through final execution and contributing to the growth of the headwear design function. The manager will work with a team of Designers, Developers, Product Managers, and Merchants to deliver creative in line with Nike Design, ensuring cost requirements and deadlines are met.

• Lead and shape Nike's headwear products, combining hands‑on design with guidance and collaboration across the team.
• Create authentic, functional, and modern headwear that connects with consumer needs.
• Drive projects from research and concept through to final execution.
• Contribute to the growth of the headwear design function.
• Guide the creative through the design season while working with a team of Designers, Developers, Product Managers, and Merchants.
• Deliver creative in line with Nike Design, meeting cost requirements and deadlines.
• Take partners through the thinking behind your work.

• Bachelor's Degree in Design or related field, or any suitable combination of education, experience and training.
• 8+ years of relevant work experience in Accessories Design.
• 3+ years managing a team.
• Proven experience designing headwear products such as caps, hats, visors, beanies, and functional headgear.
• Ability to own projects end‑to‑end, from inspiration research to final production‑ready designs.
• Strong material and construction knowledge: fabrics, trims, closures, and technical details.
• Awareness of fit, ergonomics, ventilation, and weather protection in headwear design.
• Knowledge of knitting techniques for headwear, including yarn selection, rib structures, and engineered knit.
• Skilled in sketching and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Portfolio showing authentic headwear design, demonstrating both functionality and consumer relevance.
• Strong collaboration skills, working closely with development, materials, and cross‑category design partners.
• Flexible and positive approach, with attention to detail and curiosity for solving real product challenges.
• Sustainability (knowledge or curiosity of sustainable materials and processes).
• Passion for sports and for analysing the utility and functionality of products to elevate consumer experience.

NIKE is a global sports brand focused on shaping the future of Accessories Design through rich and compelling narratives.