Designer II, NSW SB Mens Footwear & Apparel Graphic Design

Nike•Beaverton, OR

About The Position

BECOME A PART OF THE NIKE, INC TEAM NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world's best athletes. This 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. Our culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding imagination. The brand seeks achievers, leaders and visionaries. Here at Nike, it’s about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game. WHO WE ARE Join our team and join in shaping the essence of the Nike SB Brand. In this dynamic space where art, sport, and culture collide, you will be crafting innovative footwear and apparel that prioritizes the athlete’s needs. Your role involves developing graphic product expression across various collections, from seasonal inline offerings, outside collaborations, and athlete signature products.

Requirements

Bachelors Degree in Design, Art or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience and training.
2+ years of graphic design experience in an agency, in-house setting, or closely related role in product creation.
Passion and understanding of current and emerging design trends, as well as visual culture.
Ability to translate insights into authentic narratives and visual storytelling.
Ability to adapt to change and balance multiple, contending priorities.
Professional visual and verbal communication skills, and the ability to effectively present design intent to internal and external audiences.
Knowledge of, and curiosity to learn new aspects of graphic applications: repeat pattern creation, printing techniques specific to textiles, understanding how designs will translate from digital to physical, to name a few.
Knowledge of, and curiosity to learn new apparel and footwear product creation and basic knowledge of product construction.
Proficient in Adobe CC and comfortable working within new digital spaces.
Ability to embrace diverse points of view while encouraging an environment of inclusivity.

Responsibilities

Developing graphic product expression across various collections, from seasonal inline offerings, outside collaborations, and athlete signature products.
Crafting innovative footwear and apparel that prioritizes the athlete’s needs.
Bringing to life uniquely intriguing stories that resonate, inspire, and connect skaters across the world.
Executing the team’s future vision of the Nike SB brand through graphic expression that touches many forms of product applications.
Concepting and building narrative, to working with development to finalize production details; and talking with athletes to choosing trim and print applications.
Contributing to and executing on graphic direction, working through the lens of business and consumer insights.
Influencing cross-functional teams.
Contributing to the creative vision of performance and lifestyle footwear and apparel.
Cascading critical information.
Communicating graphic concepts and seasonal initiatives to internal and external audiences.
Driving graphic strategy and vision.
Working with multiple teams of designers, developers, and product managers to deliver creative concepts that are in line with the Nike SB Design Ethos.
Meeting deadlines, staying within budgets, ensuring feasibility of designs, all while communicating the creative story behind your work to internal partners.