Designer II, Field Sports Apparel Graphic Design

Nike • Beaverton, OR

7d

About The Position

Nike is seeking a Graphic Designer II to contribute to the future of Field Sports apparel through innovative graphic storytelling and product expression. This role requires a designer with curiosity, optimism, and a strong connection to sport, who is confident in exploring new possibilities and pushing creative boundaries. The designer will translate complex consumer, athlete, team, cultural, and marketplace insights into authentic narratives and compelling design solutions. This position thrives in collaborative environments, values diverse perspectives, and excels at giving and receiving constructive feedback. The ideal candidate balances creative vision with disciplined execution, effectively manages multiple projects, and consistently upholds Nike brand standards. A strong understanding of typography, identity, color, and apparel product creation is essential, along with staying current with emerging design trends and visual culture.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, apparel design, or related field, or any suitable combination of education, experience and training.
• 1 to 4+ years of relevant experience in graphic design, color design, or product design.
• A curated portfolio demonstrating research, inspiration, design development, problem-solving, process, and final execution across a range of projects.
• Proficiency in typography, brand identity, color theory, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Willingness to work with digital and 3D tools, supported by an understanding of apparel product creation, design trends, and visual culture.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Adobe InDesign and Adobe Photoshop is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create seasonal graphics and visual systems for Nike-branded and licensed Field Sports apparel collections.
• Translate insights from athletes, fans, teams, cultural trends, and the marketplace into authentic graphic stories and product solutions.
• Design distinctive visual expressions for uniforms, on-field products, fanwear, and sideline collections.
• Partner with Expert Designers, the broader Sports Apparel design community, and cross-functional teams to bring diverse creative perspectives to life.
• Present creative concepts and communicate your design vision clearly to internal and external partners.
• Manage multiple projects while maintaining strong craft, consistent execution, and Nike brand standards.
• Contribute constructive feedback and help foster an inclusive, collaborative design environment.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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