Senior Manager, NSW Graphic Design

Nike • Beaverton, OR

75d

About The Position

NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world's best athletes. It 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 Sportswear 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 equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 8+ years' experience of graphic design, preferably in product creation or in an agency.
• Strong understanding of the competitive fashion, streetwear, and lifestyle brand landscape.
• Ability to identify and translate cultural insights into differentiated product stories.
• Well-curated portfolio showcasing a variety of projects demonstrating strong methodology for research, inspiration, design development, problem-solving, process, and final execution.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and mentor designers, fostering creative excellence and professional growth.
• Deep understanding of the apparel and footwear product creation process and the role of graphics, trims, and branding.
• Expert narrative development and communication skills, including the ability to inspire and influence at all levels of the business.
• High degree of proficiency in Adobe Illustrator; proficiency in Adobe Photoshop.
• Digital design acumen in Adobe CC.
• Competency in 3D design, AI, and emerging design tools a major plus.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and art direct freelance and external creative partners.
• Ability to remain curious, motivated, and optimistic while navigating ambiguity and adapting to change.
• Embrace diverse points of view and foster an inclusive, collaborative, and empowering team environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small team responsible for conceptualizing narratives across multiple collections through Graphic Visual Centers and Presentations.
• Work closely with the Apparel & Footwear Graphic Design Director and Product Leadership to drive graphic strategy and vision.
• Collaborate with multiple teams of designers, developers, and product managers to deliver creative work in line with the NSW ethos.
• Ensure feasibility of designs and articulate the thinking behind work to partners in leadership facing presentations.
• Manage multiple direct reports and lead the team through seasonal projects, providing coaching and development.
• Align with Product and Design partners on construction, development, insights, and various presentation gates.
• Oversee multiple reports, managing workload, setting priorities, and ensuring high quality design outcomes.
• Partner with business, merchandising, and product creation teams to develop and deliver presentations that communicate design intent.
• Travel domestically and internationally to factories and vendor partners to review sampling, materials, and production execution.
• Manage freelance resources, external vendors, and budget allocations to ensure effective resourcing and creative impact.

Benefits

• Accommodations for interview process including screen readers, sign language interpreters, and closed captioning.
• Premium, inclusive, compelling and authentic candidate experience.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees