Senior Manager, Apparel Designer, Create, Local Creation NA

WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH This role reports to the North America Local Creation Apparel Design Director who leads apparel cut-and-sew, graphic design, and production art. The team partners across footwear, product management, development, merch, global geographies, as well as color, material, and graphic teams to create distinctive, consumer-relevant product.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR Nike is looking for an experienced design leader who can build an emotional connection with North American consumers through powerful narratives and exceptional product. This leader brings a strong point of view across fashion, streetwear, sport, and innovation, pairing elevated creative standards with the ability to guide teams and complex workstreams with clarity and pace.

They understand apparel and graphic manufacturing processes, master every stage of the process, and translate seasonal direction into cohesive products and collections. As an inspiring people leader, they communicate ideas through compelling stories and presentations, build alignment across diverse partners, and help creative teams deliver their best work in high-pressure environments.

They also bring the digital fluency to advance product creation through 3D design capabilities and Adobe Creative Suite. A creative design portfolio is required. Applicants must provide a website link or attach a PDF portfolio when applying.

8+ years of relevant design experience in apparel, graphic design, or a related field. Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training.

Demonstrated people-leadership experience, including the ability to coach, direct, and inspire creative teams. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and experience using three-dimensional capabilities in product creation. WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON You will set the creative direction for North America Local Creation apparel across Nike and Jordan.

Working from concept through execution, you will