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

  1. Design Director, Women s Apparel & Materials

    Nike

    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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