Design Manager Jobs in Oregon
Design Manager jobs in Oregon are concentrated in Portland, Eugene, and Beaverton, where companies like Nike, Intel, and Adidas maintain large creative and product design teams with ongoing demand for experienced design leadership. The market covers a wide range of specialties, including product design, UX and digital experience design, brand identity, and environmental or architectural design. Roles range from mid-level leads overseeing small studios to senior managers directing cross-functional teams across multiple product lines. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Become a Part of the NIKE, Inc. Team
NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world’s best athletes. It is a place to explore potential, obliterate boundaries and push out the edges of what can be. The company looks for people who can grow, think, dream and create. Its culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding imagination. The brand seeks achievers, leaders and visionaries. At NIKE, Inc. it’s about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.
WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH
The role of design within the Jordan Brand is a blend of art and science, propelling the creative vision forward while ensuring consumer needs are met. The Senior Manager will report to the Senior Design Director of Jordan Streetwear Apparel. They’ll have one direct report, an Apparel Designer II. Additionally, they will partner cross-functionally with Graphics + Color Design, Product Line Management, Product + Materials Development, and across the Streetwear Design team.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
The Senior Manager will utilize their exceptional design, leadership, and creative problem-solving skills to execute the Streetwear Apparel creative vision to the highest standards. They must have a passion for leading a team and creating the future of Jordan Streetwear Apparel.
The ideal teammate is a visionary design leader with exceptional taste, a refined aesthetic perspective, and a deep commitment to craft. They will bring a strong cultural awareness and an understanding of emerging trends and will shape distinctive expressions that raise the bar for creativity, desirability, and aesthetic excellence for the Jordan Women’s consumer.
- Bachelor's Degree in Apparel/Fashion Design or related design field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training.
- 8+ years of relevant work experience in Apparel/Fashion Design.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including meeting facilitation and presentations.
- Strong ability to apply and perform design skills such as: drawing/sketching, ideation, digital product creation and visual presentation development.
- Expert knowledge of streetwear culture, current trends, and design.
- Extensive knowledge of pattern making, materials, trims, garment fit, garment construction, and manufacturing.
WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON
If this is you, you will manage the Women’s Streetwear Apparel design team, setting team and individual goals that align with the overarching Streetwear and Jordan Brand creative direction. You'll maintain and continually expand upon an expert knowledge of current trends and consumer-related products.
- You get to work in a fast pace, dynamic, creative, and high performing environment.
- You will push the status quo for the Jordan Brand consumer by expanding and articulating the Streetwear creative vision within the context of overarching strategic objectives.
- You will partner with cross-functional partners to ensure aesthetic feasibility while meeting price points, merchandising needs, and product creation requirements.
- You will lead product design processes to ensure results are met, as well as actively seek opportunities to drive efficiency.
- You will foster your team’s individual growth by providing inspiration, encouragement, and constructive feedback.
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.
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.
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.
Become a Part of the NIKE, Inc. Team
NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world’s best athletes. It is a place to explore potential, obliterate boundaries and push out the edges of what can be. The company looks for people who can grow, think, dream and create. Its culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding imagination. The brand seeks achievers, leaders and visionaries. At NIKE, Inc. it’s about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.
WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH
The role of design within the Jordan Brand is a blend of art and science, propelling the creative vision forward while ensuring consumer needs are met. The Senior Manager will report to the Senior Design Director of Jordan Streetwear Apparel. They’ll have one direct report, an Apparel Designer II. Additionally, they will partner cross-functionally with Graphics + Color Design, Product Line Management, Product + Materials Development, and across the Streetwear Design team.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
The Senior Manager will utilize their exceptional design, leadership, and creative problem-solving skills to execute the Streetwear Apparel creative vision to the highest standards. They must have a passion for leading a team and creating the future of Jordan Streetwear Apparel.
The ideal teammate is a visionary design leader with exceptional taste, a refined aesthetic perspective, and a deep commitment to craft. They will bring a strong cultural awareness and an understanding of emerging trends and will shape distinctive expressions that raise the bar for creativity, desirability, and aesthetic excellence for the Jordan Women’s consumer.
- Bachelor's Degree in Apparel/Fashion Design or related design field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training.
- 8+ years of relevant work experience in Apparel/Fashion Design.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including meeting facilitation and presentations.
- Strong ability to apply and perform design skills such as: drawing/sketching, ideation, digital product creation and visual presentation development.
- Expert knowledge of streetwear culture, current trends, and design.
- Extensive knowledge of pattern making, materials, trims, garment fit, garment construction, and manufacturing.
WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON
If this is you, you will manage the Women’s Streetwear Apparel design team, setting team and individual goals that align with the overarching Streetwear and Jordan Brand creative direction. You'll maintain and continually expand upon an expert knowledge of current trends and consumer-related products.
- You get to work in a fast pace, dynamic, creative, and high performing environment.
- You will push the status quo for the Jordan Brand consumer by expanding and articulating the Streetwear creative vision within the context of overarching strategic objectives.
- You will partner with cross-functional partners to ensure aesthetic feasibility while meeting price points, merchandising needs, and product creation requirements.
- You will lead product design processes to ensure results are met, as well as actively seek opportunities to drive efficiency.
- You will foster your team’s individual growth by providing inspiration, encouragement, and constructive feedback.
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.
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.
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.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Fashion & Apparel
- Artificial Intelligence
- Transportation & Logistics
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Oregon Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in design manager jobs across Oregon.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in design, industrial design, architecture, or a closely related field
- Five or more years of professional design experience with at least two in a leadership or people-management role
- Demonstrated portfolio showing end-to-end design process from concept through production or launch
- Proficiency in industry-standard tools such as Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch, or CAD software
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional collaboration with product, engineering, marketing, and executive stakeholders
- Experience managing timelines, design systems, and resource allocation across multiple concurrent projects
Design Manager Jobs in Oregon: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a design manager in Oregon?
Most design manager roles in Oregon require a bachelor's degree in design, architecture, industrial design, or a related discipline, followed by several years of hands-on design work before moving into leadership. Oregon does not require a state-issued license for most design manager roles, though architects practicing independently must hold an Oregon Architecture Board license. Building a strong portfolio and gaining mentorship experience within Oregon's active product and tech design communities in Portland and Beaverton is the most reliable path forward.
How much do design managers make in Oregon?
Design managers in Oregon earn a median of about $133,840 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $89,390 for the lowest 10% to over $216,700 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire design managers in Oregon?
Oregon design manager roles are posted by NIKE, AECOM, and Jacobs and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Oregon's strong presence of global consumer product brands, semiconductor companies, and growing tech firms creates consistent demand for design leadership across product, digital, and brand disciplines.
Which Oregon cities have the most design manager jobs?
Portland, Beaverton, and Salem have the most design manager openings in Oregon, driven primarily by Portland's dense concentration of creative agencies, apparel brands, and tech companies, with Beaverton's role as home to Nike's global headquarters adding substantial demand, and Eugene's growing creative and manufacturing sector contributing a steady share of openings outside the main metro.
Are there remote design manager jobs in Oregon?
Yes, and more than many fields. About 57% of design manager openings tied to Oregon are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting the strong digital and product design focus of many Oregon employers. UX leadership, digital product management, and brand strategy roles are the most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements, while environmental design and manufacturing-adjacent roles typically require on-site presence.
How can I get hired as a design manager in Oregon with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving into a senior individual contributor role first, then building toward management by leading a small project or team within that position. Oregon employers like Nike, Intel, and Adidas run structured associate and rotational programs that place candidates in design roles where leadership exposure is part of the job. Transitioning from adjacent roles such as UX designer, art director, or product designer is common, and a well-documented portfolio showing process thinking and collaboration tends to carry more weight than tenure alone.
Where can I find and apply to design manager jobs in Oregon?
You can find and apply to design manager jobs in Oregon on Migrate Mate, which lists current Oregon openings across industries and experience levels. Search the roles that fit your background and apply directly to the ones that match your skills and location preferences.
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