Lead Designer, Tennis Apparel Product Design

The Apparel Lead Designer for Women's Global Tennis will report directly to the Women's Global Tennis Design Director and work with design management and the Expert Designer to enhance design skills and knowledge of Nike's design philosophy. The role involves collaborating with category team members in design, development, business and merchandising to ensure feasibility of designs. The designer will be responsible for creating and supporting the future of the Women's Global Tennis portfolio, including on court SLAM, in season collections and off court sportswear.

• Design innovative apparel product for the Women's Global Tennis portfolio, including on court SLAM, in season collections and off court sportswear.
• Utilize design skills to create original, innovative designs that reflect Nike's design philosophy.
• Communicate design concepts effectively and present concepts within the Women’s Global Tennis Apparel organisation.
• Monitor the development of prototype samples and interact with development, pattern making, materials, apparel lab, on court testing and the sample room to exchange ideas and ensure timely completion of projects.
• Ensure feasibility of designs, meet deadlines, hit price points, and take partners through the thinking behind your work.
• Work with design management and Expert Designer to gain experience, enhance design skills and increase knowledge of Nike's design philosophy, products and processes.
• Collaborate with category team members in design, development, business and merchandising to meet price point, merchandising needs and product creation timelines.
• Identify key trends through consumer connection that translate into meaningful products for consumers.
• Bring to life the seasonal category creative direction through apparel design with solutions fueled by athlete/consumer insights.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Apparel/Fashion Design or related design field or equivalent combination of relevant education, experience, and training.
• Minimum 5+ years of relevant work experience in Apparel/Fashion design.
• Passion and understanding of current and emerging design trends and visual culture.
• Passion for researching and analysing trends across sport, youth and culture, and the ability to unpack key opportunities for Nike products.
• Ability to translate insights into authentic narratives, and visual storytelling in presentations & communication.
• Ability to adapt to change and handle multiple competing priorities.
• Proficient in sketching, illustration, typography, print and pattern, colour theory and layout.
• Knowledge of apparel product creation.
• Digital design acumen in Adobe CC Suite and comfortable working with Digital Creation 3D Tools (CLO).
• Ability to embrace diverse points of view while fostering an environment of inclusivity.
• Passion for empowering our Athletes/Teams and making their dreams come true.
• Strong communication skills with teammates across the organisation, including expert listening, collaborative problem solving and deep emotional intelligence.
• Highly collaborative skills and passion for details, and extremely thorough in executing accurate design assets.
• Ability to constantly demonstrate process proficiency through best practices, visualization and communication of ideas.