Expert Apparel & Footwear Graphic Design

Become a Part of the NIKE, Inc. Team

NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world’s best athletes. It’s a place where passionate individuals come together to create the future of sport.

Salary

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $133,100.00 in our lowest geographic market to $279,100.00 in our highest geographic market. Actual salary will vary based on a candidate's location, qualifications, skills and experience.

Who You’ll Work With

This role works across the Energy creative organization, partnering with footwear, apparel and accessories product teams. The position collaborates with design leaders, product partners, creative functions and cross-functional teams to build cohesive graphic direction and deliver connected consumer experiences.

Who We Are Looking For

Nike is looking for a highly creative graphic design leader who can translate creative direction, cultural insight and consumer understanding into original product graphics and compelling visual systems. The candidate brings deep expertise in graphic design, product design, illustration, color theory, visual culture and storytelling.

• Professional experience creating and directing graphic concepts for footwear, apparel, accessories or related consumer products.
• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Product Design, Visual Communication or a related field. Nike will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe InDesign, with strong illustration and image-making capabilities.
• Expertise in color theory, visual culture, storytelling and presentation development.
• Ability to organize complex work, manage competing priorities and consistently meet project and meeting deadlines.
• Provides thought leadership within the discipline and is recognized as a subject matter expert.
• Observes trends and patterns across consumer culture, emerging subcultures and creative communities.
• Capable of developing and implementing initiatives aligned to organizational vision.

What You’ll Work On

You will set and deliver graphic design direction for Energy, creating original concepts and scalable visual systems across footwear, apparel and accessories. You will connect creative vision, cultural insight and consumer relevance while guiding work from early concept through product-ready execution.

• Create and drive original concepts across footwear, apparel and accessories.
• Build visual systems through brand marks, typography, composition, illustration, print and pattern, color theory and image-making.
• Translate creative direction and cultural insights into product, carrying ideas from concept through production.
• Drive graphic design direction for Energy, leading cross-category initiatives across internal teams while shaping visual language across the product portfolio.
• Navigate ambiguity across creative vision, consumer expectations and complex cross-functional teams.
• Develop and present concepts clearly to creative and cross-functional partners, incorporating feedback while protecting the strength of the idea.

Additional Information

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