Senior Manager, Bags Accessories Product Design at Nike

NIKE Inc. does more than outfit the worlds best athletes. It is a place to explore potential obliterate boundaries and push out the edges of what can be. The company looks for people who can grow think dream and create. Its culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding imagination. The brand seeks achievers leaders and visionaries. At Nike its about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.WHO WE ARE LOOKING FORWere looking for a Senior Design Manager for Bags within Accessories Design to join our Accessories Design team someone who can move fluidly between conceptual thinking and execution all while managing and leading a team. Youll shape the future of Accessories Design for whats to come at NIKE.The ideal candidate will be a highly creative problem solver who brings engagement and curiosity to work across multiple platforms and a variety of product types. This person will be focused on elevating the consumer experience by delivering creative solutions across a wide range of products and consumer types while driving an emotional connection to the NIKE Brand through rich and compelling narratives.This role requires passion and creativity along with versatility and focus to see designs through the product creation process. This Design Manager is a dedicated team-player that knows how to collaborate receive feedback and manage multiple projects at any given time. This Design Manager an also translate complex insights into authentic narratives and create compelling solutions that will help define the future of NIKE Accessories.WHAT YOU WILL WORK ONAs Senior Design Manager for Bags within Accessories Design you will guide a team of both Fashion & Technical Bags Designers to deliver collections that are both creative and functional. You will oversee design across bags small functional carry goods (wallets pouches pockets organizers) and bag charms/accessories bringing together innovation material awareness and consumer-focused design.WHO YOULL WORK WITHAs a Senior Manager for Bags within Accessories Design you will be guiding the creative through the design season while working with a team of Designers Developers Product Managers and Merchants to deliver creative in line with the Nike Design. This opportunity will require strong collaborative skills to meet cost requirements deadlines all while taking your partners though the thinking behind your work.WHAT YOULL BRING***TO BE CONSIDERED YOU MUST SUBMIT A CREATIVE DESIGN PORTFOLIO. PLEASE PROVIDE WEBSITE LINKS OR ATTACH A PDF FILE WHEN YOU APPLY.***Bachelors Degree in Design or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education experience and training.8 years of relevant work experience in Accessories Design3 years managing a teamAbility to set an inspiring creative direction through thoughtful visual research and storytelling.Experience designing bags small functional carry goods and bag charms/accessories.Proven ability to conceptualize edit and complete full collections.Strong material knowledge: functional textiles synthetics leather hardware trims.Strong skill of 3D rendering and 3D printing.Deep understanding of construction techniques and manufacturing processes.Portfolio demonstrating collection building and innovative product design.Strong leadership skills: mentoring designers and managing cross-functional collaboration.Skilled in Adobe Creative Suite 3D software and sketching.Passion for sports/for analyzing the utility and functionality of products to elevate consumer experience.Sustainability (knowledge of sustainable materials and processes)Consumer insight & trend translation / Global market awarenessWe 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.Required Experience:Senior Manager Key Skills Quality Assurance,Production Budgets,Production Schedules,Social Platforms,Content Development,Personnel Management,Client Relationships,Project Management,Control Room,Creative concepts,Newsgathering,Show Content,Video production,Content Reviews Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1