Designer II, Basketball NBA/WNBA Apparel Graphic Designer

Nike • Beaverton, OR

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About The Position

Nike is seeking a Designer II to shape NBA/WNBA apparel through graphic storytelling and product expression across licensed and Nike-branded apparel collections. The designer will turn consumer, athlete, team, marketplace, and cultural insights into authentic narratives and compelling design solutions, while upholding Nike brand standards and managing multiple projects.

The role creates seasonal graphics and visual systems for products spanning uniforms and on-field product, fanwear, and sideline collections. Working in a collaborative design environment, the designer contributes distinctive visual experiences that connect with athletes, teams, and fans and strengthen product and brand storytelling.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, apparel design, or a related design field, or an equivalent combination of relevant education, experience, and training.
• 1–4+ years of relevant work experience in graphic design, color design, or product design.
• A well-curated portfolio demonstrating research, inspiration, design development, problem solving, process, and final execution.
• Proficiency in typography, brand identity, and color theory.
• Proficiency in digital design software, including a high degree of proficiency in Adobe Illustrator.
• General understanding of apparel product creation and make.
• Ability to translate insights into authentic narratives and visual storytelling.
• Ability to embrace diverse points of view and foster inclusivity.
• Passion for sport and creative vision, and an understanding of current and emerging design trends and visual culture.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in Adobe InDesign and Adobe Photoshop.
• Openness to working with digital tools and 3D.

Responsibilities

• Create seasonal graphics and visual systems across Nike-branded and licensed apparel collections.
• Translate insights from athletes, fans, teams, consumers, and cultural trends into graphic expressions and visual storytelling.
• Contribute design solutions for uniforms, on-field product, fanwear, and sideline collections.
• Manage multiple projects while implementing and upholding Nike brand standards.
• Communicate creative vision to internal and external partners.
• Participate in and foster a collaborative environment that embraces diverse perspectives.

Benefits

• Accommodations are available for the interview process, including screen readers, sign language interpreters, accessible single-location in-person interviews, closed captioning, and other reasonable modifications.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level