Senior Designer, NikeSKIMS Apparel Product Design
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NikeSKIMS combines the best of both brands – Nike's legacy of innovation and athlete insights with SKIMS' dedication to the female form and inclusive solutions for every body. We're carving out a bold and unique position in the global fitness industry, delivering innovation and style the industry hasn't seen before. We're excited to invite more women into sport and movement with products that make them feel strong and sexy.
WHO YOU'LL WORK WITH
You will work closely with a team of designers, developers, product managers, and merchants to bring seasonal creative concepts to life in line with the NikeSKIMS design ethos. This opportunity requires strong collaboration skills to help deliver innovative product solutions while meeting cost requirements, deadlines, and consumer needs. You'll partner with category team members across Design, Development, and Merchandising to ensure the feasibility of designs while supporting product creation timelines and merchandising objectives.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We're currently looking for a Senior Apparel Designer to create and develop seasonal design concepts for NikeSKIMS Apparel. Nike Design is a diverse culture of creativity, collaboration, and innovative thinking at every level. This role requires a passion for apparel product creation, strong creative problem-solving skills, and the ability to bring concepts to life from ideation through final product. The ideal candidate possesses strong communication skills with the ability to translate ideas into compelling design narratives, paired with a passion for sport, culture, and design.
• Bachelor's Degree in Apparel/Fashion Design or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience, and training.
• 3+ years of relevant work experience in a design environment working with materials, trims, design, and fit.
• Demonstrated passion and understanding of trend and visual culture.
• Knowledge of apparel product creation, garment construction, and finishes.
• Ability to apply and perform design skills such as drawing/sketching, ideation, color theory, use of texture, spacing and scale, visual presentation development, and layout.
• Strong communication and presentation skills across a variety of formats.
• Ability to identify opportunities to elevate apparel product through craft, construction, and thoughtful design solutions.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud and comfortable working within evolving digital spaces.
• Passion for discovering new ideas, cultural influences, and opportunities that inspire product innovation.
• Ability to contribute diverse perspectives while supporting an inclusive and collaborative team environment.
WHAT YOU'LL WORK ON
As a Senior Apparel Designer, you will work across a variety of apparel products and collections while partnering with an exceptional design team to help shape the future of NikeSKIMS Apparel.
• You are a collaborative teammate who values partnership, communication, and relationship-building.
• You have a passion for apparel design and collection-based thinking, balancing performance innovation with elevated style.
• You are a strong storyteller who can articulate design concepts and translate insights into compelling product solutions.
• You demonstrate strong focus, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• You are curious, adaptable, and comfortable asking questions to deepen understanding and improve outcomes.
• You stay connected to sport, culture, fashion, and consumer insights, bringing fresh perspectives to the team.
• You contribute to creating products that inspire confidence, movement, and self-expression for women around the world.
We offer a number of accommodations to complete our interview process including screen readers, sign language interpreters, accessible and single location for in-person interviews, closed captioning, and other reasonable modifications as needed. If you discover, as you navigate our application process, that you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please complete the Candidate Accommodation Request Form.