Designer II, Basketball Branded & Signature Footwear & Apparel Graphic Design

NIKE, Inc. is seeking a Designer II to help drive graphic strategy and vision across Basketball Branded & Signature Footwear and Apparel. The role partners with designers, developers, product managers, and other cross-functional teams to deliver creative concepts aligned with the Nike Design Ethos.

Who We Are Looking For

As a Designer II, you will bring creativity, curiosity, and strong problem-solving skills to translate seasonal narratives into compelling graphic design solutions across Basketball Footwear and Apparel. You will create original graphics that reflect the future of Nike Basketball while connecting athlete, consumer, and cultural insights through powerful storytelling.

The ideal candidate is a strong design storyteller with a passion for sport, visual culture, and innovation, along with an affinity for world-building and narrative creation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design, Product Design, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 1–4+ years of relevant graphic design experience.
• Passion for current and emerging design trends and visual culture.
• Ability to translate insights into authentic narratives and visual storytelling.
• Strong visual, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of branding, typography, graphic systems, and print techniques.
• Ability to execute graphics across a variety of applications and product mediums.
• Knowledge of product creation and a basic understanding of footwear and/or apparel construction.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud.
• Strong collaboration skills and an inclusive mindset.
• Portfolio showcasing creative excellence and storytelling.

What You Will Work On

You will help shape the future of Nike Basketball by creating graphics that bring athlete stories, product narratives, and seasonal concepts to life across Branded & Signature Footwear and Apparel.

From concept development to production-ready artwork, you will partner with Design, Color, Development, and Product Management teams to deliver compelling product experiences. A typical day may include concepting graphic narratives, building graphic toolboxes, reviewing samples, and presenting work to cross-functional partners while balancing athlete insights, consumer trends, and business needs.

NIKE, Inc. offers accommodations throughout the interview process and is an equal opportunity employer. Nike offers a total rewards package, a casual work environment, a diverse and inclusive culture, and opportunities for professional development.