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Nike

Senior Designer, Socks Accessories Design

Beaverton, OR · On-site

$106K - $113K/yr

As a Senior Designer for Socks within Accessories Design, you will focus on creating performance-driven, functional socks that meet the needs of athletes across sports and lifestyles. This role ...

Centric Brands

Design Director (socks)

Manhattan, NY

Designer What could be more exciting than putting your mark on some of the world's most famous and ... Specific Responsibilities Would Include The Design Director for Socks drives the seasonal design ...

Centric Brands

Design Director (socks)

Manhattan, NY · On-site

Designer What could be more exciting than putting your mark on some of the world's most famous and ... Specific Responsibilities Would Include The Design Director for Socks drives the seasonal design ...

Centric Brands

Design Director (socks)

Manhattan, NY

Designer What could be more exciting than putting your mark on some of the world's most famous and ... The Design Director for Socks drives the seasonal design development process, from concept to ...

Sunrise Systems Inc

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Graphic Designer 3_26-02495

Beaverton, OR · Remote

$44 - $48/hr

Experience with accessories, bags, headwear, or socks * Graphic designer that has a good sense of visual culture * Strong typography and illustration skills Software/technical requirements: * Adobe ...

Aquent

Lead Graphic Designer, Accessories

Beaverton, OR · On-site +1

$39.60 - $44/hr

Experience designing accessories such as bags, socks, or headwear * Strong illustration skills * Deep understanding of visual culture and emerging design trends Who You Are * A creative problem ...

Gina Group LLC

Associate Designer: Legwear

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$55K - $60K/yr

... socks. This is a great opportunity for those looking to be a part of an energetic, creative, and ... Work closely with design director and senior designers with creative freedom throughout process

Implus

Industrial Designer

Carlsbad, CA · On-site

$92K - $98K/yr

From insoles, socks, and shoe care to fitness equipment and seasonal accessories, Implus' products ... The Industrial Designer is a hands-on, creative problem solver with an inventor's mindset and a ...

Implus

Industrial Designer

Carlsbad, CA · Hybrid

$132K/yr

From insoles, socks, and shoe care to fitness equipment and seasonal accessories, Implus' products ... The Industrial Designer is a hands-on, creative problem solver with an inventor's mindset and a ...

Fetch

Senior Product Designer

Madison, WI · On-site +1

$149K - $175K/yr

Product designers at Fetch must be... Risk‐takers. You've got ample room to fail and no time to ... Your shipped mobile app work needs to knock our socks off. Radically scrappy. You thrive in ...

Bombas

Lead Digital Product Analyst

New York, NY · On-site

How do you donate a lot of socks? You sell a lot. And how do you sell a lot? You make the most ... You'll be responsible for driving site analytics practices, collaborating on A/B test designs and ...

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How much do socks designer jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for socks designer in the United States is $23.71, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.71 and $24.04 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Socks Designer job?

A Socks Designer is a fashion or textile designer who specializes in creating sock designs, patterns, and styles. They work with materials, colors, and trends to develop socks that are both functional and aesthetically appealing. This role often involves sketching designs, selecting fabrics, collaborating with manufacturers, and ensuring that the final product meets market and brand demands. Socks Designers may work for fashion brands, athletic wear companies, or hosiery manufacturers. Creativity, knowledge of textile production, and an understanding of consumer preferences are key to success in this role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Socks Designer position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Socks Designer, you need a solid background in textile design, color theory, and fashion trends, often supported by a degree in fashion or textile design. Familiarity with design software such as Adobe Illustrator and CAD programs, along with knowledge of knitting machines and material specifications, is typically required. Creativity, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills help differentiate top designers in this role. These abilities ensure innovative, marketable, and production-ready sock designs that meet both consumer preferences and manufacturing standards.

What types of projects or design tasks can I expect as a Socks Designer?

As a Socks Designer, you’ll typically work on developing seasonal collections, custom patterns, and unique textures for various target markets. Your responsibilities may include creating digital mock-ups, selecting color palettes, and collaborating with product development, merchandising, and production teams. You’ll also be involved in trend research, sample reviews, and adjusting designs based on feedback or manufacturing limitations. This role offers a dynamic mix of creative design work and collaboration, ensuring each project brings fresh challenges and opportunities for professional growth.
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Senior Designer, Socks Accessories Design

Senior Designer, Socks Accessories Design

Nike

Beaverton, OR • On-site

$106K - $113K/yr

Full-time

Posted 20 days ago

Nike rating

7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

Based on 269 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

7th of 102 rated fashion retailers

Job description

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
As a Senior Sock Designer in Accessories, you will create industry-leading innovative designs from concept to reality. You will have a strong aesthetic sensibility that is equally driven by both the creative and technical aspects of the design process. The candidate needs to love product and a passion for style and function. We are looking for a candidate who's curious, inquisitive, and motivated to discover new methods of make. You'll need to have strong communication skills with teammates across the organization. If you are a collaborative design creative, with an entrepreneurial spirit and will continuously innovate to achieve great results, then we'd love to talk to you!
WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON
In Accessories, you will work on designs that push the possibilities of sports and culture through socks. We expect you to explore new opportunities, and take risks. In your day to day, you will collaborate with teammates on researching, gaining insights, problem solving around performance and manufacturing, and create a vast range of creative solutions. With each project, you are expected to participate and present the work in informal and formal reviews. In addition to individual project work, the Senior Designer will work closely in the design direction with the Sr. Manager of Socks and the Design Director of Accessories.
As a Senior Designer for Socks within Accessories Design, you will focus on creating performance-driven, functional socks that meet the needs of athletes across sports and lifestyles. This role requires strong knowledge of knitting techniques, yarns, and material performance, with an ability to translate athlete insights into innovative products. You will take a hands-on, detail-oriented approach, pushing for design excellence and ensuring socks deliver on fit, comfort, durability and functionality.
WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH
As a Senior Designer, you will be working closely with a large team of experts in design, development, and merchandising to ensure feasibility of designs, meeting price point, merchandising needs, and product creation timelines. Collaboration with the cross-functional accessories design team is key in creating cohesive narratives and product that represent the Nike brand. You'll work with Accessories Design Directors to actively gain experience, enhance design skills and increase knowledge of Nike's design philosophy, products and processes.
***TO BE CONSIDERED, YOU MUST SUBMIT A CREATIVE DESIGN PORTFOLIO. PLEASE PROVIDE WEBSITE LINKS OR ATTACH A PDF FILE WHEN YOU APPLY.***
WHAT YOU BRING
  • MA, BA, BFA, BS or equivalent in Product Design, Industrial Design, Textile Design or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training
  • 4+ years' design experience
  • A passion for style and function, and is aware and ahead of marketplace trends in sport and culture
  • Presents and communicates work clearly and confidently in meetings and reviews
  • Must be advanced in Adobe Creative Suite, Illustrator, and Keynote
  • Manage multiple projects at various stages of the design from concept to production
  • Ability to apply and perform design skills such as: drawing/sketching, ideation, use of texture, spacing and scale, visual presentation development and layout
  • Critique, iterate and adjust design concepts and prototypes independently and collaboratively. Evaluate designs from a performance, manufacturing and functional perspective, extend expertise to problem solve
  • Open minded, good listener, receptive to candid feedback and diverse points of view
  • Proven experience designing socks or knit-based products with a focus on performance.
  • Deep knowledge of knitting techniques, structures, and yarns (performance fibers, blends, cushioning).
  • Ability to translate athlete needs and insights into functional design solutions.
  • Strong focus on fit, support, breathability, and durability in product design.
  • Highly detail-oriented and thorough, with a persistent drive to refine and perfect designs.
  • Awareness of manufacturing processes and ability to collaborate closely with developers and suppliers.
  • Skilled in sketching, Adobe Creative Suite, and 3D/digital visualization tools.
  • Portfolio showing performance product design, with emphasis on knitting innovation and functional solutions.
  • Strong collaboration skills, while also confident in pushing for the highest standards.
  • Positive but persistent personality - not afraid to challenge and push for better product outcomes.

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.

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