Senior Manager, Streetwear Womens Apparel Product Design, Global Jordan

The Senior Manager is a design leadership role within Jordan Brand that blends art and science to propel the creative vision forward while ensuring consumer needs are met. The role reports to the Senior Design Director of Jordan Streetwear Apparel and has one direct report, an Apparel Designer II. The postholder partners cross-functionally with Graphics + Colour Design, Product Line Management, Product + Materials Development, and across the Streetwear Design team.

• Manage the Women’s Streetwear Apparel design team, setting team and individual goals aligned with the overarching Streetwear and Jordan Brand creative direction.
• Maintain and continually expand expert knowledge of current trends and consumer-related products.
• Push the status quo for the Jordan Brand consumer by expanding and articulating the Streetwear creative vision within the context of overarching strategic objectives.
• Partner with cross-functional partners to ensure aesthetic feasibility while meeting price points, merchandising needs and product creation requirements.
• Lead product design processes to ensure results are met and actively seek opportunities to drive efficiency.
• Foster the team’s individual growth by providing inspiration, encouragement and constructive feedback.
• Execute the Streetwear Apparel creative vision to the highest standards.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Apparel/Fashion Design or related design field; any suitable combination of education, experience and training will be accepted.
• 8+ years of relevant work experience in Apparel/Fashion Design.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including meeting facilitation and presentations.
• Strong ability to apply and perform design skills such as drawing/sketching, ideation, digital product creation and visual presentation development.
• Expert knowledge of streetwear culture, current trends and design.
• Extensive knowledge of pattern making, materials, trims, garment fit, garment construction and manufacturing.
• Exceptional design, leadership and creative problem-solving skills.
• A passion for leading a team and creating the future of Jordan Streetwear Apparel.

• Visionary design leadership with exceptional taste, a refined aesthetic perspective and a deep commitment to craft.
• Strong cultural awareness and an understanding of emerging trends.
• Ability to shape distinctive expressions that raise the bar for creativity, desirability and aesthetic excellence for the Jordan Women’s consumer.

• Fast-paced, dynamic, creative and high-performing environment.

• Accommodations are available to complete the interview process, including screen readers, sign language interpreters, accessible and single location for in-person interviews, closed captioning and other reasonable modifications as needed.