Jesse Burton
Design Director | Women’s Apparel | Nike
- Role
- Design Director, Women s Apparel & Materials at Nike
- Location
- Portland, OR, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Jesse Burton
Strategic and innovative Design Director with more than a decade of experience in technical apparel and R&D-driven product development. Proven expertise in leading high-performing teams, fostering a culture of innovation, and integrating advanced materials, manufacturing techniques, and computational design to push boundaries in performance gear. Passionate about human-centered design, informed by personal engagement in outdoor activities, and experienced in cross-cultural collaboration with global partners. Adept at translating complex technical innovations into impactful consumer-facing solutions. I’m always looking to grow my network and make new connections. To connect, message me here or email: b••••••••@gmail.com
Experience
Design Director, Women s Apparel & Materials
Mar 2022 — Present · Portland, OR, US
Lead strategic vision for women’s performance and lifestyle apparel, integrating cutting-edge materials and sustainable innovation.• Drive cross-functional collaboration between design, R&D, and manufacturing to pioneer next-generation product solutions.• Oversee a team of designers, fostering a culture of experimentation, mentorship, and breakthrough innovation.• Champion computational design applications and material science advancements to optimize technical performance.• Spearhead high-profile research initiatives and global partnerships to set new industry benchmarks in performance apparel.
Education
Lette Verein Berlin
Fashion Design
1996 — 1999
Skills
- Sportswear
- Fluent in Sign Language
- Athletic Apparel
- Fashion Design
- Fashion Illustration
- Trend Forecasting
- Trims
- Fluent in German
- Fabric Development
- Outerwear
- Apparel
- Concept Development
- Wovens
- Trend Analysis
- Textiles
- Footwear
- Fashion
- Technical Design
- Mood Boards
- Graphics
- Sketching
- Sewing
- Pattern
- Leather
- Fitting
- Fit
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Draping
- Tech Packs
- Illustrator
- Illustration
- Trend
- Textile Design
- Shoes
- Knitwear
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