Designer II, Apparel Graphics Express Lane APLA

Nike • Beaverton, OR

4d

About The Position

Nike’s APLA Geo Express Lane (GEL) Design team is dedicated to shaping the future of apparel through innovative graphic design, connecting with fast-evolving global consumers. As part of GEL, you’ll collaborate with diverse specialists to create inspiring, trend-driven products tailored for key cities—Tokyo, Seoul, and Mexico City. This role empowers you to capture fast-moving trends and deliver regionally relevant narratives with speed, flexibility, and authenticity. We seek a designer who embodies accountability, collaboration, and creative courage—someone eager to grow, challenge themselves, and act independently as a self-driven contributor, helping amplify new ideas and deepen consumer connections. WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH As Designer II, Apparel Graphic Design Express Lane APLA, you’ll collaborate with teams across Nike—including designers, developers, product managers, and APLA geography experts—to deliver creative concepts that embody Nike’s design ethos. This role requires effective teamwork to meet deadlines, manage budgets, and communicate your vision. By partnering with leaders in Color, Material, Graphic, and Product Design, you’ll help create trend-driven graphics that resonate globally and strengthen consumer connections. WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR We're seeking a vibrant Graphic Designer II to energize the APLA Express Lane team and create original, trend-setting graphics for Nike. You'll craft compelling visual stories that capture the spirit of Tokyo, Seoul, and Mexico City, connecting deeply with local Athletes. Ideal candidates are creative problem solvers, passionate about design and local culture, thrive in fast-paced collaboration, and bring powerful, emotionally resonant ideas to life—ready to make an impact across Asia Pacific and Latin America! Bachelor's Degree in Fashion, Marketing, Visual Merchandising, Design or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience, and training.

Requirements

• 1–4+ years of directly relevant work experience
• Shows genuine passion for current and emerging design trends—including contemporary art, sports, streetwear, and youth culture—and possesses a deep understanding of visual culture shaped by both local APLA and global perspectives
• Proven ability to create concepts, iterate, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary product and creative team
• Ability to translate insights into authentic narratives and visual storytelling
• Ability to adapt to change and balance multiple, competing priorities
• Professional visual and verbal communication skills, and the ability to effectively present design intent to internal and external audiences
• Proficient ability to apply graphic design skills including drawing/sketching, typography, ideation, use of texture, spacing, and scale, visual presentation development, and layout, supported by a portfolio of non-computer-based creative art and graphic design
• Knowledge of apparel graphic application, repeat pattern creation, printing techniques specific to textiles, trim design, and understanding how designs will translate from digital to physical
• Knowledge of apparel product creation and basic knowledge of garment construction
• Ability to embrace diverse points of view while encouraging an environment of inclusivity
• Awareness of the Nike brand, its design ethos, and its cultural relevance
• Uses advanced design skills to create original graphics that appropriately reflect Nike brand design ethos
• Proficient in Adobe CC and comfortable working within new digital spaces

Nice To Haves

• Korean, Japanese, or Spanish proficiency is a plus

Responsibilities

• designing innovative men’s and women’s graphics focused on athletic needs
• creating original graphics, patterns, prints, and trims that showcase speed, style, and cultural relevance
• collaborating with teams across Apparel Graphics, Footwear Color & Materials, Product Management, and Development to deliver seasonal designs
• researching consumer trends, especially local market insights
• building mood boards and concept presentations
• sketching and refining graphics
• ensuring design precision through cross-functional collaboration
• working directly with development and manufacturing partners for graphic accuracy and quality

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees