Senior Designer, Field Sports Apparel Graphic Design

Nike • Beaverton, OR

3d

About The Position

We are looking for a highly motivated and passionate Senior graphic apparel designer seeking to elevate the world of college and Team sports through compelling uniform designs and distinct team apparel collections that serve athletes during game time, practice and lifestyle. This designer will play a key role in conceptualizing, curating, and creating performance product stories that inspires and resonates with College Athletes and Fans. The designer will have the opportunity to contribute and design across multiple sports and product silos. This role requires a visionary. A designer with a high level of passion, taste and a profound understanding of sports, style, and modern make. You must have a strong graphic and visual acumen combined with forward-thinking creativity to develop new perspectives and narratives from genuine athlete / market insights. We are seeking a designer that’s driven by curiosity, creativity, problem solving and leads with optimism. The designer must possess a collaborative spirit and must be able to manage multiple projects effectively. Just as in sports, we are looking for a designer who wants to win by building, motivating and influencing others.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in graphic design, fashion design, industrial design, apparel design, material design, textile design or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience, and training.
• Well-curated portfolio showcasing a variety of projects that demonstrate a strong, effective methodology for research, inspiration, design development, problem solving, process and final execution.
• Strong in sketching, illustration, typography, brand identity, and color theory skills.
• Proficiency in digital design software (Creative Suite). High Degree of proficiency in Adobe Illustrator is a must. Adobe InDesign, Keynote and Adobe Photoshop is a plus. Must be open to working in new digital spaces.
• Deep understanding of make and manufacturing processes.
• Profound knowledge and stays connected to sports, current and cultural emerging design trends.
• Knowledge of apparel creation including ideation, development, specification, and final execution of designs that balance innovation, performance, and style.
• Proven ability to inspire and drive creative direction through product execution.
• Collaborative spirit and flexibility to manage multiple projects, work with both internal and external partners, and cross-functional teams efficiently.
• Strong communication and presentational skills.

Nice To Haves

• Adobe InDesign, Keynote and Adobe Photoshop is a plus.
• Must be open to working in new digital spaces.

Responsibilities

• Driving groundbreaking College uniform designs and compelling team collections that push the boundaries of sport, storytelling and innovation.
• Executing a collaborative vision that aligns Nike, College teams and athlete insights.
• Translating authentic insights through a meaningful visual center comprised of graphics, trims and print applications that stand out on the world's biggest stages.
• Contributions to the creative vision.
• Leading team meetings and communicating critical information.
• Ensuring design progress and meeting deadlines.
• Presenting design concepts and seasonal initiatives to internal and external audiences while maintaining Nike’s best interests.

Benefits

• 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