About The Position
This opportunity will require tight-knit collaboration to meet deadlines, ensure feasibility of designs, and communicate the creative story behind your work to internal partners. You will work closely with Design, Color, Development, and Product Management teammates to create compelling consumer experiences that connect with athletes, franchises, and fans. As our Designer II, you will bring creativity, curiosity, and strong problem-solving skills to translate seasonal narratives into compelling graphic design solutions across Basketball Footwear and Apparel. You will create original graphics that reflect the future of Nike Basketball while connecting athlete, consumer, and cultural insights through powerful storytelling. We are looking for a strong design storyteller with a passion for sport, visual culture, and innovation. The ideal candidate possesses an affinity for world-building and narrative creation, integrating authentic stories that resonate 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.
- Deliver creative concepts in line with the Nike Design Ethos.
- Create compelling consumer experiences that connect with athletes, franchises, and fans.
- Translate seasonal narratives into compelling graphic design solutions across Basketball Footwear and Apparel.
- Create original graphics that reflect the future of Nike Basketball.
- Connect athlete, consumer, and cultural insights through powerful storytelling.
- Integrate authentic stories that resonate with athletes and fans.
- Create graphics that bring athlete stories, product narratives, and seasonal concepts to life across Branded & Signature Footwear and Apparel.
- Partner with Design, Color, Development, and Product Management teams to deliver compelling product experiences.
- Concept graphic narratives.
- Build graphic toolboxes.
- Review samples.
- Present work to cross-functional partners.
- Balance athlete insights, consumer trends, and business needs.
- 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
