WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We’re 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. You’ll shape the future of Accessories Design for what’s 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 ON
As 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 YOU’LL WORK WITH
As 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 YOU’LL BRING
***TO BE CONSIDERED, YOU MUST SUBMIT A CREATIVE DESIGN PORTFOLIO. PLEASE PROVIDE WEBSITE LINKS OR ATTACH A PDF FILE WHEN YOU APPLY.***
Bachelor's Degree in Apparel/Fashion Design or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training.
- 8+ years of relevant work experience in Accessories Design
- 3+ years managing a team
- Ability 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 awareness
We 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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's Degree in Apparel/Fashion Design or related field (or equivalent combination of education/experience)
- 8+ years of relevant work experience in Accessories Design
- 3+ years managing a team
- Submit a creative design portfolio (website link or PDF) when applying
- 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
- Deep understanding of construction techniques and manufacturing processes
- Strong skills in 3D rendering and 3D printing
- Skilled in Adobe Creative Suite, 3D software, and sketching
- Ability to set an inspiring creative direction through visual research and storytelling
- Strong leadership skills: mentoring designers and managing cross-functional collaboration
- Passion for sports and analyzing product utility and functionality to elevate consumer experience
- Knowledge of sustainability, sustainable materials, and processes
- Consumer insight and trend translation with global market awareness
Nike Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Nike and has not been reviewed or approved by Nike.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with a company match is complemented by options such as a Mega Backdoor Roth and deferred compensation for eligible earners. Financial coaching and structured savings programs support long-term financial security.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — An Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a stock discount sits alongside broad-based equity vehicles like RSUs and non-qualified stock options. These avenues expand wealth-building opportunities beyond base pay.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave includes maternity and paternity time, recently expanded in the U.S. to 16 weeks and extended to part-time retail teammates. Additional supports include childcare assistance at select locations and family-building benefits such as fertility, surrogacy, and adoption.
Nike Insights
What We Do
At NIKE, Inc., we innovate to serve athletes*. Every teammate - from coder to creator - plays a role in making these athletes’ dreams real. Our tech, data, and digital teams push limits every day, building the future of sport and the tools that drive it. Here, curiosity is fuel. Innovation is the game plan. Different perspectives keep us on the offense. You’ll solve challenges worth tackling, grow fast and belong to a team that backs you to do the right thing. Bring your drive. Bring your bold. Let’s move the world, together. Take your first step at nike.com/careers * If you have a body, you’re an athlete.
Why Work With Us
At NIKE, Inc., your dedication fuels the future of sport. There is a sense of pride that comes from representing an iconic brand and shaping its future. Here, we treat every day as a new opportunity to push boundaries, ask tough questions and share whole-hearted convictions. We are a team – united by the belief that anything is possible.
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