Senior Director, Global Apparel - Women’s Sportswear

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NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world’s best athletes. It’s a place where passionate individuals come together to create the future of sport. We are unapologetic about who we are and what we’re after—bringing innovation and inspiration to every athlete* in the world. We look for athletes who can push boundaries, elevate our potential and continue leading us to greatness. The next tastemakers, playmakers, risk takers and glue players. Are you game?

WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

This role reports to the VP of Global Women’s Sportswear Apparel and will manage a team of individuals who are responsible for Women’s Sportswear. Key partners include Merchandising, Design, Development (TechDev), Materials, and geo teams. This is a highly matrixed organization and this person will regularly present to large audiences including senior leadership. You will contribute a deep understanding of the consumer, industry, competition, and global marketplace. Your partners and teammates will appreciate your ability to bring process clarity, a solution-oriented mindset, and positive energy to a large and diverse group.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for a Senior Director of Global Apparel for Women’s Sportswear! This role is responsible for leading product strategy and product creation to build industry-defining sportswear that blends innovation, style, and performance for athletes around the world. This person will possess a strong strategic vision, exceptional product taste, excellent communication skills, and the ability to effectively influence others across a highly matrixed organization. Ideal candidates will bring a deep understanding of the evolving sportswear consumer, marketplace, and cultural landscape while balancing art and science with equally strong product aesthetics and business insight.

• Passion for Apparel and Sportswear

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Retail Merchandising or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience, and training. 

• 10+ years of experience in a product, merchandising, buying, sales, trend, or style-related field

• In-depth understanding of consumer, marketplace, competition, and industry trends

• Ability to lead and influence a team and enable collaborative working relationships

• Excellent leadership skills and a consistent record of developing top talent

• High-level product foresight / aesthetic sensibility

• Business insight & strong analytical abilities

• Excellent interpersonal skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time domestic and international

WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON

The Senior Director of Global Apparel for Women’s Sportswear will be responsible for driving the product creation process from initial concept through to commercialization and production. You will ensure on-time delivery and development according to critical dates, product specification, sustainability, performance, and profitability goals.

You will be responsible for all product realization including the planning and evolution of product lines and the profitability of the business. You will be responsible for leading the category product creation team and the direction of category product stories including overseeing the evolution of specific product lines.

Strong leadership and an in-depth understanding of the product creation process are essential.

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 .

NIKE, Inc. is a growth company that looks for team members to grow with it. Nike offers a generous total rewards package, casual work environment, a diverse and inclusive culture, and an electric atmosphere for professional development. No matter the location, or the role, every Nike employee shares one galvanizing mission: To bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete* in the world.

NIKE, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.