Senior, Apparel Designer, Outerwear, Local Creation GC

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NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world’s 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, Inc. it’s about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game. Nike Local Creation GC is one of Nike’s fastest -moving product engines, enabling designers to connect with geo-specific consumers quickly and effectively. As part of the Local Creation Design organization, this role focuses on creating inspiring products tailored to specific marketplaces and geographic audiences, capturing fast-moving trends and delivering locally relevant narratives with flexibility and speed. The Local Creation team’s mission is to amplify and incubate new ideas while building on consumer favorites and serving local consumers with products that offer greater relevance and immediacy. We seek a candidate who embodies our values of authenticity, accountability, collaboration, and courage—someone who is eager to grow, challenge themselves, and operate independently as a self-driven contributor.

LOOKING FOR We’re looking for a Senior Apparel Designer to join our dynamic, fast-paced design team. Based in Shanghai, China, this role will work closely with cross-functional partners across Design, Product Management, Product Development, Merchandising, and Marketing. The ideal candidate is a senior-level designer with apparel industry experience who can design and execute products that reflect our brand. They will create outerwear across a range of Greater China consumer, sport, and lifestyle opportunities, while independently managing the execution of multiple categories through a hyper-local lens. This designer has a strong eye for detail, deep expertise in premium craft, and the ability to create highly covetable products that connect with Greater China consumers through authentic local narratives. They can operate independently, bring the brand vision to life, foster creativity within the team, navigate ambiguity, manage multiple timelines, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to take ideas from concept through execution. WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH This is an individual contributor role reporting to the Senior Manager, Apparel Design , Local Creation GC . You’ll collaborate closely with key functional partners throughout the product creation process, including: GC Apparel and Footwear Design teammates across categories GC Product Management and Development teams GC Merchandising and Marketing partners Global Design counterparts and Nike Creative stakeholders You’ll also engage with external vendors and suppliers to bring your designs to life, ensuring alignment with Nike’s brand standards and regional consumer expectations. WHAT YOU BRING Education: BA/BFA/MA/MFA preferred in Apparel Design or related field, or equivalent combination of education, experience or training.

5–7 years of professional apparel design experience in the apparel and sportswear industry, with strong expertise in outerwear materials, functionality, construction, and fit. Clear understanding of apparel segments and multidimensional consumer profiles; experience in the Greater China market is preferred. Comprehensive understanding of apparel materials, garment construction, fit, tech packs, and schematic development. Ability to design and execute lifestyle and performance apparel. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and adhere to timelines. Excellent visual and verbal presentation skills. Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to articulate design concepts clearly and collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams. Demonstrated ability to contribute actively to the creative