Lead, Kids Sportswear Concept Design

Full-time - Senior

Beaverton, OR

Leather and Allied Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Lead Concept Designer for Nike's Global Kids Concept Design Team is responsible for guiding the creative process and collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop visual identities that align with Nike's key initiatives. This role merges innovation, athlete insights, product design, and brand storytelling to create impactful concepts that resonate with athletes and consumers. The designer will lead brainstorming sessions, oversee creative execution, and mentor other creatives, playing a pivotal role in shaping the future of sport and culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creative process on Nike's most impactful initiatives.
• Collaborate with product design, consumer insights, merchandising, and brand teams to develop creative strategies.
• Oversee brainstorming sessions and manage creative execution from concept to completion.
• Present ideas to senior leadership and work with agency partners on photoshoots.
• Elevate Nike's global brand identity through storytelling and art direction.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Design or related field or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of professional design experience in product, marketing, brand, or agency environments.
• Leadership experience with a proven ability to manage and mentor a team of creatives.
• Expertise in multiple design disciplines including art direction, motion, graphic, and spatial design.
• Proficiency in design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Miro, Keynote, and familiarity with AI, Figma, and 3D design tools.
• Strong verbal and visual communication skills, with experience presenting to senior leadership.
• Ability to manage multiple projects efficiently and deliver high-quality creative output.

Nice-to-haves

• A passion for athlete, sport, and culture with an understanding of global trends.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a positive mindset.
• A high degree of curiosity about design culture, youth culture, and emerging trends in creative technology.

Benefits

• Diverse and inclusive work environment
• Accommodations for interview process including screen readers and sign language interpreters