Senior Designer, Kids Sport & Tee Apparel Graphic Design

Nike • Beaverton, OR

2d

About The Position

You will work closely with the Graphic Senior Manager, Apparel and Color Design, Product Management and Technical Development teams to help Nike create the future of narrative driven graphic design across the Kids sport. You will ensure design feasibility while meeting price points, merchandising needs and product creation timelines, from concepting through to production. We are seeking an open-minded exceptional Senior Product Graphic Designer who combines creativity, collaborative problem-solving skills, and experience to help shape the future of our brand. This role requires a high level of passion and creativity, along with the versatility and focus to contribute to graphic direction and strategy through the product creation process. It takes a dedicated leader and teammate that knows how to distill cultural and consumer insights into authentic narratives, while creating design solutions that inspire and surprise our consumer and elevate the future of Nike Kids apparel. TO BE CONSIDERED, YOU MUST SUBMIT A CREATIVE DESIGN PORTFOLIO. PLEASE PROVIDE WEBSITE LINKS OR ATTACH PDF FILES WHEN YOU APPLY. You’ll be responsible for creating original and trend-driven designs for Boys and Girls Nike Kids Sport Apparel and Tees. This area of our business covers many fields of play, including Field and Team Sports, Running, Training, and multi-sport product. The role requires a keen eye for detail, a strong sense of graphics and composition, and the ability to translate design concepts into commercially viable on trend designs. The ideal candidate will be a highly creative problem solver who brings engagement and curiosity to the Kids apparel graphics team. You will also be responsible for concepting and building out narratives that will inspire and influence our consumer. To accomplish this, you will collaborate with your design, development and business partners to ensure all details are recorded and delivered as presented. From trims to print applications and cost considerations you will be challenged by a wide range of responsibilities and experiences. At NIKE, Inc. we promise to provide a premium, inclusive, compelling and authentic candidate experience. Delivering on this promise means we allow you to be at your best — and to do that, you need to understand how the hiring process works. Transparency is key.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience, and training.
• 3-5+ years directly relevant work experience
• Ability to adapt to change and handle multiple, competing priorities.
• Master visual and verbal communication skills, able to effectively present design intent to internal and external audiences.
• Passion and understanding of current and emerging design trends, as well as the visual culture of youth.
• Ability to translate consumer knowledge and insights into product solutions and narratives.
• Master of graphic craft, typography, graphic applications, prints, processes and tools.
• Strong Adobe CC skills (Illustrator & Photoshop) and comfortable working within new digital spaces.
• Passion for empowering our Athletes and Kids and making their dreams come true.
• Ability to embrace diverse points of view while fostering an environment of inclusivity.
• Contribute and align to shared team culture and behaviors.

Responsibilities

• Creating original and trend-driven designs for Boys and Girls Nike Kids Sport Apparel and Tees
• Concepting and building out narratives that will inspire and influence our consumer
• Collaborating with your design, development and business partners to ensure all details are recorded and delivered as presented
• Speaking with athletes, consumers, external partners and contributing to the creative vision of Nike Kids
• Engaging in team meetings and cascading critical information to ensure the project hits all deadlines
• Presenting design concepts and seasonal initiatives to internal and external audiences while always keeping to Nike Kids best interests

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees