Lead Designer, Training Graphic Design Speed

Nike • Beaverton, OR

4d

About The Position

NIKE, Inc. 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. Its culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding imagination. The brand seeks achievers, leaders and visionaries. At Nike, it’s about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game. The Nike Training Apparel Graphics Team creates the future of sport by exploring the intersection of Fashion, Community, and Culture through authentic, narrative-driven graphic design. This team brings inspiration and innovation to some of the world’s biggest stages and the most passionate athletes all over the world.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• A compelling portfolio demonstrating research‑driven design, concept development, problem‑solving, and polished execution (link or PDF required).
• Strong foundation in typography, color theory, brand identity, and core design principles, with growing expertise in product design from ideation through final execution.
• High proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, with solid skills in Photoshop and InDesign.
• Ability to conduct in‑depth research and translate insights into clear product narratives and compelling visual storytelling.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with proven success collaborating across cross‑functional teams and presenting concepts to stakeholders.
• Demonstrated creative agility, positive attitude, self‑awareness, and the ability to manage multiple projects of varying complexity through ambiguity to completion.

Nice To Haves

• Exceptional Graphic Design Storyteller with proven design excellence, enthusiasm, curiosity for creative problem solving, and a passion for sport.
• Thrives in ambiguity, driven by curiosity and leads with optimism.
• Affinity for world-building and storytelling through graphic design, integrating narrative elements that resonate with consumers and athletes.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualizing narratives across multiple collections through Graphic Visual Centers and Presentations for the Nike Training “Speed” program.
• Being available for factory travel 4 times a year to align product development to an expedited timeline.
• Working with Product and Design partners aligning on construction, development, insights, and various presentation gates.
• Working closely with Apparel Design teammates to ensure the creation of the future of sport/culture across Nike Training.
• Participating in brainstorm sessions on creative strategies.
• Attending meetings designed to review graphics, apparel and color designs to achieve the desired goal.
• Collaborating with the Graphic Design Director, Apparel Leadership, Product Leadership and apparel teams to help Nike create the future of narrative driven graphic design across the Nike Training apparel portfolio.

Benefits

• Accommodations to complete 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: Senior