Senior Apparel Designer, Global Football, Training & Golf, Global Jordan

About the Role The Senior Apparel Designer is responsible for leading design efforts and creating original, style-led innovative designs that reflect Jordan’s design philosophies. The role reports to the Design Director of Sport Apparel and works cross-functionally with Graphics, Colour, and Materials teammates, as well as Product Management, Technical Development, and Merchandising Brand teams. The designer will also work cross-category with Design teams to strategize, create, drive, and deliver seasonal design presentations, and design and oversee apparel collections across a wide range of sports. Key Responsibilities Lead design efforts to create original, style-led innovative designs that accurately reflect Jordan’s design philosophies and lead the industry. Respond to business objectives with creative design solutions aligned to consumer insights. Work cross-category with Design teams to strategize, create, drive, and deliver powerful presentations for seasonal design proposals. Lead design product processes to ensure design deliverables and timelines are met. Partner cross-category with Design Leadership and category team members to ensure design feasibility, merchandising needs, and product creation timelines. Design and oversee apparel collections across a wide range of sports, leading the process from concept through completion. Provide prototype sampling information, including fabrication, trims, colour, graphic applications, style, detail, fit requirements, and construction details. Monitor the development of prototype samples and interact with Development, Pattern Making, Material, and Sample Room teams to exchange ideas and ensure timely completion. Maintain and continually expand expert knowledge of current trends, colour, and consumer-related products through market travel and research. Required Experience & Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Apparel/Fashion Design or related field; any suitable combination of education, experience, and training will be accepted. 5+ years of relevant work experience in a design environment working with materials, trims, design, and fit. Exceptional design skills including hand drawing/sketching, hand illustrations, proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, concept ideation, colour theory, use of texture, spacing and scale, visual presentation development, and layout. High proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Procreate for iPad. Comprehensive understanding of garment construction. Comprehensive understanding of textile sciences. Comprehensive understanding of apparel trims. Ability to build design worlds, mood boards, and presentations of creative vision. Ability to translate consumer knowledge and insights into product solutions and narratives. Demonstrated leadership capability, including ability to inspire, involve, and mentor others within the work group. Accustomed to working in a rapidly changing, high growth environment and managing multiple and competing work priorities, demands, and changes. Passion to work on innovation and style. Enthusiastic and positive attitude and ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment. Preferred Skills 3D design program experience is a plus. Workplace Open to working near Portland, Oregon. #J-18808-Ljbffr Global Sports Jobs Limited