Designer II, NSW Tees Apparel Graphic Design

Nike • Beaverton, OR

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About The Position

The Designer II will help advance the graphic vision for NSW T-Shirts, shaping graphics across the Men's and Women's businesses. The role develops compelling narratives, visual systems, and consumer-right graphic expressions influenced by sport, culture, and lifestyle, translating research and consumer insights into relevant, original design solutions.

The designer collaborates with apparel design, development, product creation, product management, merchandising, storytelling, and marketing partners to bring concepts from exploration through production. The role also contributes to an inclusive, collaborative design culture.

Requirements

• Submit a creative design portfolio via website links or attached PDF files.
• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design or a related field; a suitable combination of education, experience, or training will be accepted.
• At least 2 years of relevant graphic design experience.
• Strong understanding of contemporary design, fashion, sport, and cultural trends, with the ability to translate consumer insights into authentic narratives and visual storytelling.
• Strong visual, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Understanding of apparel product creation and development processes.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and relevant digital design tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop seasonal graphic narratives, concept stories, and coordinated graphic collections across the NSW T-Shirt business for Men's and Women's product.
• Research consumer behavior, cultural movements, visual trends, and marketplace dynamics to identify relevant creative opportunities.
• Translate research and insights into original graphic concepts, visual systems, and product-ready design solutions.
• Partner with design, development, product management, merchandising, storytelling, and marketing teams from concept through production.
• Develop clear presentation materials and communicate design rationale and creative recommendations to stakeholders.
• Manage multiple projects and seasonal priorities while maintaining creative quality, feasibility, and alignment with Nike brand standards.
• Contribute to an inclusive, collaborative design culture by inviting diverse perspectives and giving and receiving constructive feedback.

What This Job Offers

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