Lead Designer, Womens WNBA Apparel Graphic Design

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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.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

We're currently looking for a Lead Graphic Designer, to create seasonal design concepts for Nike Women's Global sports, focusing on the work we do with the WNBA. Our team works on highly visible uniform design at Nike. This is where sport, design and culture meet and where we are redefining apparel for both athletes and fans.

This role requires passion and creativity, along with versatility and focus to see designs through the product creation process and bring them to life on the world's biggest stages. It takes a dedicated team player that knows how to collaborate, take feedback and juggle multiple projects at one time. This designer will also need the ability to translate complex insights into authentic narratives and design solutions that will elevate the future of sport apparel at Nike.

WHAT WILL YOU WORK ON?

Concepting, sketching, and presenting groundbreaking innovative Nike design. You will collaborate across functional teams to deliver your ideas to physical products, this includes working with your development and business partners, along with Athletes* down to the smallest details from choosing trims and print applications to creating presentations to be communicated to teams. You will use your skills to contribute to and or create narratives and visuals for uniform design. You will be challenged by a wide range of responsibilities and experiences.

WHO WILL YOU WORK WITH?

You will be working with multiple teams of designers, developers, and product managers to deliver creative in line with the Nike Design Ethos. This opportunity will require strong collaborative skills to meet deadlines, ensure feasibility of designs, while talking your partners through the thinking behind your work. This role does not have direct reports.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING?

• Bachelor's Degree in Graphic or Apparel Design, 5 years or more of graphic design experience at agency or in-house setting, or equivalent combination of relevant education, experience, and training.
• Passion and understanding of current and emerging design trends and visual culture.
• Ability to translate insights into authentic narratives and visual storytelling.
• Ability to adapt to change and handle multiple, competing priorities.
• Proficient understanding of typography design and trends.
• Strong visual and verbal communication skills, able to effectively present design intent to internal and external audiences.
• Proficient in sketching, illustration, print and pattern, color theory and layout.
• Proficient in graphic applications, development, PR and schematic tools and the apparel product creation processes.
• Proficient in Adobe CC and comfortable working within new digital spaces.
• Highlight and elevate diverse points of view while fostering an environment of inclusivity.
• Passion for empowering our Athletes/Teams and making their dreams come true.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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.

Benefits

Whether it's transportation or financial health, we continually invest in our employees to help them achieve greatness - inside and outside of work. All who work here should be able to realize their full potential.