Become a Part of the NIKE, Inc. Team
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, Inc. it’s about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.
NIKE, Inc. designs the future. At NIKE, Inc. designers chase their curiosities and build what’s next, shaping the culture and advancing human potential. The Design teams include artists, inventors and specialists, all with different focuses, including color and material experts, and apparel, footwear and graphic designers. Nike designers look to the future, aggressively pursuing materials, ideas and forms that further elevate the athlete experience, raise the bar for modern style and reduce environmental impact.
ACG, “All Conditions Gear,” leads Nike in considered design for outdoor sport. With a focus on distinct innovation, location-based research, and a commitment to sustainability, ACG inspires athletes around the world to chase their dreams on the trail. This is your opportunity to help shape the future ACG and be part of a leading brand in the outdoor industry.
WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH
You will be guiding the creative through the design season while working with a team of designers, developers, product managers, and merchants to deliver creative in line with the ACG Design Ethos. This opportunity will require strong collaborative skills to meet cost requirements, deadlines, all while taking your partners though the thinking behind your work.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We’re currently looking for a Lead Graphic Designer to lead and develop seasonal design concepts for ACG. ACG apparel design at Nike is a diverse culture of creativity, collaboration and innovative thinking on all levels. This role requires strong passion and knowledge of apparel product creation and the ability to problem solve every step of the way, from concept to final design. This teammate embodies expert communication skills with the ability to translate complex ideas into focused design narratives as well as a passion and energy for sport culture and design.
Minimum 6 years’ of apparel graphic design experience in agency or in-house settingBachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education, experience or trainingDemonstrated passion and understanding of trend and visual cultureKnowledge of apparel product creation and graphic applicationExpert communication and presentation skills using a variety of formatsAbility to seek out opportunities to elevate apparel graphics though craft and constructionProficient in Adobe CC and comfortable working within new digital spacesPassion for discovering new talent and points of influence for a global brandHighlight and elevate diverse points of view while fostering an environment of inclusivityWHAT YOU’LL WORK ON
If this is you, you’ll be thinking about Nike ACG today as well as Nike ACG tomorrow. We will ask you to be seeking out opportunities to translate visual culture of today through a Nike lens, as well as supporting the Design leadership team to bring long term vision and strategy to life. A typical day in the life could include designing graphic visual centers, reviewing prototypes, or building presentation tools.
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees and job applicants. We offer a number of accommodations to complete our interview process including screen readers, sign language interpreters, accessible and single location for in-person interviews, closed captioning, and other reasonable modifications as needed. If you discover, as you navigate our application process, that you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please complete the Candidate Accommodation Request Form.
NIKE, Inc. is a growth company that looks for team members to grow with it. Nike offers a generous total rewards package, casual work environment, a diverse and inclusive culture, and an electric atmosphere for professional development. No matter the location, or the role, every Nike employee shares one galvanizing mission: To bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete* in the world.
NIKE, Inc. is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.