We are looking for an Apparel Product Designer who will be working on Product design Briefs to create apparel solutions and development of tech packs for the design partners and cross-functional teams.
Responsibilities:
- On key financial and statement models, uses exceptional design skills to create original, innovative concepts and designs that appropriately client’s designs and applications.
- Works primarily autonomously on designs.
- Creates cohesive collections.
- Executes all product details including construction detail, color, form, style, detail, fit performance, graphic application, trim, etc.
- Communicate changes to ensure timely completion of each project.
- Effectively uses design support.
- Maintains healthy cross-functional relationships and builds matrix relationships outside of the immediate team.
- Demonstrates curiosity and proactively enhances business acumen.
Requirements/Skills:
- Shares process and product finishing expertise across categories and design functions and influences others to evolve creative skills.
- Leads design product processes for assigned category or product group; ensures the feasibility of designs, meeting price points, merchandising needs, and product creation timelines. May have cross-divisional opportunities.
- Demonstrates expert understanding of products, product lines, product development process, and the specific markets in which Nike does business.
- Storytelling around a concept or Athlete that influences the overall seasonal direction.
- Demonstrates leadership that influences process change. (Best practices, Calendar, Manufacturing process)
- Assumes a lead role in communicating and presenting creative strategies, product concepts, and consumer insights to internal & external audiences.
- Continuously advances product, process, and design skills reflective of an expert design professional.
- Stays abreast of industry and technology development within the product design profession.
- Consumer Research: Client, Consumer & Athleterelations (understanding & collaboration in a business context)
- Strategic Thinking / Visioning: understands product relevance, positioning, timing, and collections.
- Presentation & Communication: Clear, Concise, and Thoughtful (verbal, written, visual, listening)
The target hiring compensation range for this role is $44.39 to $49.33 an hour. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.
Client Description
Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world’s biggest brands.
Our talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits!
Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.