Expert Designer, Kids NSW & Sport Tees Graphic Design

Nike•Beaverton, OR

23h

About The Position

Nike is looking for an Expert Designer who brings exceptional graphic design craft and creative leadership—someone who can elevate Kids Tees through strong illustration, typography, and concept-driven storytelling while operating at speed and scale. This role calls for a highly skilled creative who can define category vision, identify emerging opportunities, and translate cultural insights into compelling graphic narratives that resonate with kids and drive marketplace distinction. The ideal candidate: To be considered, you must submit a creative design portfolio. Please provide website links or attach PDF files when you apply. Bachelor’s degree in Design, art or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training. 8+ years of apparel graphic design experience, including demonstrated leadership experience Strong portfolio demonstrating excellence in illustration, typography, and concept-driven design Experience working in high-volume graphic categories (tees or similar) Strong understanding of product creation and graphic application Exceptional expertise in illustration, typography, graphic composition, and visual storytelling Demonstrates advanced concept development and conceptual thinking, transforming insights into compelling graphic narratives Proven ability to create distinctive and scalable graphic systems that define category expression Brings a clear point of view on youth culture, sport, entertainment, art, and emerging visual trends Sets the standard for graphic craft, inspiring and elevating surrounding teams through creative leadership Influences partners across design, product, and business functions through storytelling and vision Operates with a future-focused mindset, identifying opportunities that shape the evolution of the category Effectively balances creative innovation with consumer relevance and business impact

Requirements

Submit a creative design portfolio (website links or attached PDF files)
Bachelor’s degree in Design, art or related field (or any suitable combination of education, experience and training)
8+ years of apparel graphic design experience
Demonstrated leadership experience
Strong portfolio demonstrating excellence in illustration, typography, and concept-driven design
Experience working in high-volume graphic categories (tees or similar)
Strong understanding of product creation and graphic application
Exceptional expertise in illustration, typography, graphic composition, and visual storytelling
Demonstrates advanced concept development and conceptual thinking, transforming insights into compelling graphic narratives
Proven ability to create distinctive and scalable graphic systems that define category expression
Brings a clear point of view on youth culture, sport, entertainment, art, and emerging visual trends
Sets the standard for graphic craft, inspiring and elevating surrounding teams through creative leadership
Influences partners across design, product, and business functions through storytelling and vision
Operates with a future-focused mindset, identifying opportunities that shape the evolution of the category
Effectively balances creative innovation with consumer relevance and business impact

Responsibilities

Define and champion the creative vision for Kids Tees graphic design
Drive excellence in illustration, typography, graphic composition, and conceptual storytelling
Create graphics that connect with kids through culture, sport, and imagination
Develop scalable graphic systems that balance innovation, consistency, and marketplace relevance
Identify emerging trends and translate them into future-forward design opportunities
Establish design principles and creative frameworks that guide seasonal product creation
Partner with cross-functional leaders to align creative strategy and product vision
Provide creative direction and mentorship to designers, elevating overall team capability and craft
Lead presentations and storytelling for leadership reviews and key milestones
Elevate the standard of graphic design excellence across the Kids organization