Fashion & Apparel OPT Jobs in Oregon
Fashion & apparel F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs in Oregon are concentrated in Portland, home to Nike's global headquarters in Beaverton and Columbia Sportswear's campus, alongside a growing cluster of sustainable and outdoor apparel brands. OPT-eligible candidates with backgrounds in design, merchandising, product development, and supply chain find active hiring across both legacy brands and emerging labels.
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Full Time
Career area
Merchandising
Location
1 Bowerman Drive, Beaverton, Oregon 97005, United States
Job ID
R-84274
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
We work closely with fellow merchants, buyers and cross-functional teams within Nike Factory Stores; in particular Digital and Stores Buying, Sport Merchandising, Planning, Allocation, Visual Merchandising and Brand Marketing. We also work with finance, operations and the insights/analytics teams; relying on business reporting which includes quantitative and qualitative metrics on sales, inventory and consumer behaviors.
You will report to the Footwear Merchandising Director.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We are looking for consumerists with an affinity for product that enjoys the energy of moving at the pace of retail and the consumer. A successful Senior Buyer will thrive and contribute to a positive and progressive team dynamic, as well as lead in a way that elevates the total team.
This role is responsible for adapting & curating consumer right assortments with end in mind for the Nike Factory Store business by using historical data, analytics and real-time market feedback to advise the future (coming seasons) while winning today (in-season read & react/selling & serving)!
The candidate should possess proven retail competence and analytical abilities, have an understanding of retail environments, and bring a consumerist perspective to the team and business.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or equivalent combination of education, experience and training
- 4 years’ experience in footwear or apparel buying and/or merchandising, product creation and/or retail in a vertical, multi-brand or digital environment
- Strong affinity for current market trends and how Nike apparel can continue to be a style leader in the marketplace
- Footwear, Apparel, Equipment or relevant consumer product buying and/or merchandising experience
- Understanding of common retail and/or digital profit-based metrics such as sell-through, turn, ASP, UPT and others
- Ability to contribute to and drive strategy into action
- Ability to travel up to 20%
WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON
You will own bringing the seasonal assortment to life in Nike Factory Stores. You will understand related aspects of the business and marketplace in making your plans, including coordinating between genders, brands (Nike & Jordan) and how individual products or collections impact each other. You will collaborate cross functionally to ensure assortment plans meet consumer demand and strategies execute.
You will hone consumer-centric assortment plans across multiple seasons with an understanding of Nike Factory Stores’ position in the market & competitive landscape to blend fact-based and intuitive inputs. You will participate in seasonal buy reviews and in-season trading to influence actions to optimize growth with your critical partners.
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.
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.
Position Type
Full Time
Career area
Merchandising
Location
1 Bowerman Drive, Beaverton, Oregon 97005, United States
Job ID
R-84274
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
We work closely with fellow merchants, buyers and cross-functional teams within Nike Factory Stores; in particular Digital and Stores Buying, Sport Merchandising, Planning, Allocation, Visual Merchandising and Brand Marketing. We also work with finance, operations and the insights/analytics teams; relying on business reporting which includes quantitative and qualitative metrics on sales, inventory and consumer behaviors.
You will report to the Footwear Merchandising Director.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We are looking for consumerists with an affinity for product that enjoys the energy of moving at the pace of retail and the consumer. A successful Senior Buyer will thrive and contribute to a positive and progressive team dynamic, as well as lead in a way that elevates the total team.
This role is responsible for adapting & curating consumer right assortments with end in mind for the Nike Factory Store business by using historical data, analytics and real-time market feedback to advise the future (coming seasons) while winning today (in-season read & react/selling & serving)!
The candidate should possess proven retail competence and analytical abilities, have an understanding of retail environments, and bring a consumerist perspective to the team and business.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or equivalent combination of education, experience and training
- 4 years’ experience in footwear or apparel buying and/or merchandising, product creation and/or retail in a vertical, multi-brand or digital environment
- Strong affinity for current market trends and how Nike apparel can continue to be a style leader in the marketplace
- Footwear, Apparel, Equipment or relevant consumer product buying and/or merchandising experience
- Understanding of common retail and/or digital profit-based metrics such as sell-through, turn, ASP, UPT and others
- Ability to contribute to and drive strategy into action
- Ability to travel up to 20%
WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON
You will own bringing the seasonal assortment to life in Nike Factory Stores. You will understand related aspects of the business and marketplace in making your plans, including coordinating between genders, brands (Nike & Jordan) and how individual products or collections impact each other. You will collaborate cross functionally to ensure assortment plans meet consumer demand and strategies execute.
You will hone consumer-centric assortment plans across multiple seasons with an understanding of Nike Factory Stores’ position in the market & competitive landscape to blend fact-based and intuitive inputs. You will participate in seasonal buy reviews and in-season trading to influence actions to optimize growth with your critical partners.
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.
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.
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Which fashion & apparel companies sponsor F-1 OPT visas in Oregon?
Oregon's most active fashion and apparel OPT employers include Nike, headquartered in Beaverton, and Columbia Sportswear, based in Portland. Adidas North America also operates a significant campus in Portland. Beyond these anchors, smaller activewear and sustainable apparel brands in the Pearl District and broader Portland metro area have hired OPT candidates for design, merchandising, and technical product roles, though sponsorship practices vary by company size and hiring cycle.
Which cities in Oregon have the most fashion & apparel F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs?
Portland accounts for the overwhelming majority of fashion and apparel OPT opportunities in Oregon. Nike's campus sits in nearby Beaverton, and Adidas North America maintains its U.S. headquarters in Portland's Pearl District. Columbia Sportswear is also Portland-based. Outside the metro, apparel industry hiring in Oregon is limited, making Portland the practical focal point for F-1 OPT candidates in this sector.
How do I find fashion & apparel F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs in Oregon?
Migrate Mate lets you filter fashion and apparel job listings specifically for F-1 OPT eligibility in Oregon, surfacing employers with verified sponsorship history so you're not guessing from a generic job listing. Given Portland's concentration of major activewear and outdoor apparel brands, filtering by employer OPT filing history helps prioritize companies that have sponsored candidates in design, product development, merchandising, and supply chain roles before.
What types of fashion & apparel roles typically qualify for F-1 OPT sponsorship?
Roles most commonly authorized under F-1 OPT in Oregon's fashion and apparel sector include apparel product developer, footwear designer, textile engineer, technical designer, merchandise planner, sourcing analyst, and supply chain coordinator. These positions typically require a degree in fashion design, textile science, industrial design, or supply chain management. Roles directly related to your field of study are required for OPT authorization, so the degree-to-role connection must be clear.
Are there state-specific or industry-specific considerations for F-1 OPT sponsorship in Oregon's fashion sector?
Oregon's fashion industry skews heavily toward performance, outdoor, and sustainable apparel rather than traditional luxury or fast fashion, which shapes the types of technical and design skills employers prioritize. F-1 OPT candidates should confirm their role directly aligns with their field of study before accepting an offer, as USCIS requires a direct relationship between the job and the degree program. STEM OPT extension eligibility depends on whether the role falls under a qualifying SOC code.