Production Artist I, Apparel Graphics and Color – North America Local Creation

Nike • Beaverton, OR

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Local Creation is a fast-paced product engine at Nike, enabling designers to authentically connect with geo-specific consumers quickly and effectively. This competitive advantage allows the team to capture current and developing market trends and translate regionally relevant narratives into product with speed, flexibility, and precision. This is an individual contributor opportunity reporting to the NA Apparel Design Director. The role partners closely with NA Apparel Design, Product Management, and Development teams, as well as global creative and business stakeholders, within a highly collaborative and fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or related field, or any suitable combination of education, experience, and training.
• Proficient in the Adobe Creative Suite; highly proficient in Illustrator; proficient in Photoshop.
• Proficient in all aspects of graphic and product design including drawing/sketching, illustration, CAD development, typography, print and pattern development, trim creation, color theory and technical applications.
• Foundational understanding of apparel construction, schematic development and tech pack creation.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and timelines at once.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• 2+ years of preferred design experience.
• Professional level experience in 3D and/or AI a plus (CLO, V‑Stitcher, Vizcom).
• Technical skills within automation, scripts and CC Libraries are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain graphic schematics.
• Support the development of consumer-right color and graphics assortments.
• Manage product imagery.
• Create trim tech packs, all-over prints, and style schematics in Illustrator.
• Manage multiple, competing priorities.
• Work with color palettes, leverage shared libraries and digital assets.
• Consistently look for ways to evolve and improve processes.
• Attend team meetings.
• Partner closely with cross-functional triad teammates.
• Work effectively independently.
• Intake work and information from multiple sources.
• Collaborate within Miro workspaces.
• Communicate clearly across the product creation triad.
• Contribute to building a connected, high-performing team environment.

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: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees