Director, Basketball Apparel Product Design, Global Jordan

About the Role This role sets and drives the design direction for Jordan Basketball apparel, focusing on performance, expression, craft, and culture on and off the court. It works closely with the Sr. Creative Director and external partners to establish evergreen and seasonal direction and performance best practices. The position leads a design team through concept-to-execution work, oversees key initiatives, and communicates design visions to varied audiences. It also involves collaboration across design and cross-functional teams, engagement with Jordan athletes, and travel. Key Responsibilities Shape and drive the design direction for Jordan Basketball apparel in partnership with the Sr. Creative Director and external partners. Set evergreen and seasonal design direction and performance best practices with clarity and inspiration. Lead the design team to execute product concepts that push boundaries for the future of the game. Champion product integrity, innovation, and performance while overseeing key initiatives from concept through execution. Develop design strategies and ensure excellence through advanced concepts. Create industry-leading, innovative designs, with footwear understanding included but not limited to, driving concepts from ideation through execution. Manage presentations and communicate design visions to a variety of audiences, ensuring projects meet high standards and timelines. Collaborate closely with the Sr. Creative Director, Sr. Director of Visioneering, Footwear Design Director, Colour and Materials teams, Graphics Directors, and external partners to shape a cohesive vision for Basketball, and build strong partnerships across the design community and cross-functional teams. Foster a culture of collaboration by encouraging the team to explore new ideas, take calculated risks, and develop possibilities that have yet to be imagined, and connect emerging innovation, athlete insights, cultural signals, product exploration And brand vision into ideas that move the organisation forward. Work with Jordan athletes and travel as required. Required Experience & Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Apparel Design or a related field; any suitable combination of education, experience, and training will be accepted. At least 10 years' experience designing and developing innovative apparel, accessories, and other products. Knowledge of form, colour, materials, and human factors related to elevating the consumer experience. Ability to translate consumer knowledge and insights into product solutions and narratives. Experience in technical apparel design. Strong Photoshop and Illustrator skills. Must be able to build accurate 2D technical drawings (tech packs). Strong sketching, illustration, and rendering skills. Solid knowledge of manufacturing processes and materials. Must be able to generate a broad range of concepts and solutions for each project. Experience with presentation programmes such as Keynote, PowerPoint, and Acrobat. Deep understanding of basketball as a worldwide cultural force, including its icons, emerging voices, unspoken codes, and constant reinvention. Ability to study movement, mindset, and style with equal intensity. Ability to observe how athletes carry themselves, how communities influence performance, and how the smallest details shape identity. Ability to honour the game's heritage while imagining its future. Preferred Skills Experience in basketball design is a plus. Cobbling and prototyping skills are a plus. 3D design programs experience is a plus. AI design programs experience is a plus. Knowledge and experience with sustainable design and manufacturing are a plus. Experience working with athletes and collaborators is a plus. About the Company The team thrives when imagination, discipline, and collaboration come together, and it looks for leaders who bring their full creative voice, understand the communities that inspire it, and are driven to shape the future for the next generation of Jordan athletes and fans. #J-18808-Ljbffr Global Sports Jobs Limited