Senior Designer, Apparel, Local Creation EMEA

Position Type

Full Time

Career area

Design

Location

Colosseum 1, Hilversum, North Holland 1213 NL, Netherlands

Job ID

R-87146

Become a Part of the NIKE, Inc. Team

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 EMEA Local Creation Senior Apparel Design Manager and partners closely with Apparel Design, Footwear, and Graphics teammates. You will collaborate with Product Management, Development, and Material teams across EMEA and global counterparts to bring cohesive, consumer-right product stories to life.

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

We’re looking for a Senior Apparel Designer who brings a strong point of view and thrives in a fast-paced, close-to-market environment. You are a storyteller at heart, with the ability to translate trends, insights, and cultural signals into compelling apparel collections that resonate with the EMEA consumer. You combine creativity with precision, balancing elevated design with speed, efficiency, and commercial awareness.

You are confident working across product levels—from concept to prototype—while collaborating cross-functionally to deliver high-quality outcomes. With a strong understanding of materials, color, and construction, you know how to build emotional connection through product and narrative.

Experience in apparel design , ideally across performance, sport, and lifestyle

Strong storytelling skills with the ability to translate insights into visual narratives

Advanced skills in Adobe Creative Suite, with experience in 2D/3D tools (e.g., CLO) and emerging AI design tools (e.g., Vizcom)

Experience working across international markets, ideally within EMEA

Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills in a fast-moving environment

WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON

You will create apparel concepts and collections that connect deeply with EMEA consumers, translating seasonal direction into meaningful design solutions that balance creativity, speed, and precision.

Design and develop seasonal apparel concepts aligned to EMEA consumer insights and trends

Use color, materials, trims, and construction to build strong, cohesive product stories

Collaborate cross-functionally with Product Management, Development, and Footwear teams

Communicate design intent clearly through sketches, presentations, and prototypes

Monitor sample development and ensure timely execution from concept to final product

Make informed design decisions balancing creativity, cost, and speed-to-market

Contribute to a culture of collaboration, inclusivity, and innovation across teams

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.

What You Can Expect

OUR HIRING GAME PLAN

01 Apply

Our teams are made up of diverse skillsets, knowledge bases, inputs, ideas and backgrounds. We want you to find your fit – review job descriptions, departments and teams to discover the role for you.

02 Meet a Recruiter or Take an Assessment

If selected for a corporate role, a recruiter will reach out to start your interview process and be your main contact throughout the process. For retail roles, you’ll complete an interactive assessment that includes a chat and quizzes and takes about 10-20 minutes to complete. No matter the role, we want to learn about you – the whole you – so don’t shy away from how you approach world-class service and what makes you unique.

03 Interview

Go into this stage confident by doing your research, understanding what we are looking for and being prepared for questions that are set up to learn more about you, and your background.