About The Position
This role is responsible for driving graphic strategy and vision within Nike's Basketball Branded & Signature Footwear and Apparel categories. The Designer II will collaborate with cross-functional teams including designers, developers, and product managers to create compelling graphic design solutions that align with the Nike Design Ethos. The position requires translating seasonal narratives into original graphics that reflect the future of Nike Basketball, connecting athlete, consumer, and cultural insights through powerful storytelling. The ideal candidate is a strong design storyteller with a passion for sport, visual culture, and innovation, adept at world-building and narrative creation that resonates with athletes and fans.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design, Product Design, or related field, or equivalent experience.
- 1-4+ years of relevant graphic design experience.
- Passion for current and emerging design trends and visual culture.
- Ability to translate insights into authentic narratives and visual storytelling.
- Strong visual, verbal, and presentation skills.
- Knowledge of branding, typography, graphic systems, and print techniques.
- Ability to execute graphics across a variety of applications and product mediums.
- Knowledge of product creation and basic understanding of footwear and/or apparel construction.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud.
- Strong collaboration skills and an inclusive mindset.
- Portfolio showcasing creative excellence and storytelling.
Responsibilities
- Drive graphic strategy and vision for Basketball Branded & Signature Footwear and Apparel.
- Create original graphics that reflect the future of Nike Basketball.
- Translate seasonal narratives into compelling graphic design solutions.
- Connect athlete, consumer, and cultural insights through powerful storytelling.
- Collaborate with designers, developers, and product managers to deliver creative concepts.
- Work closely with Design, Color, Development, and Product Management teammates to create compelling consumer experiences.
- Create graphics that bring athlete stories, product narratives, and seasonal concepts to life.
- Partner with Design, Color, Development, and Product Management teams from concept development to production-ready artwork.
- Concept graphic narratives.
- Build graphic toolboxes.
- Review samples.
- Present work to cross-functional partners.
- Contribute to the graphic direction of Basketball.
- Help create the future of sport for athletes and fans worldwide.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
