Position Type
Full Time
Career area
Design
Location
1 Bowerman Drive, Beaverton, Oregon 97005, United States
Job ID
R-85585
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. We are unapologetic about who we are and what we’re after—bringing innovation and inspiration to every athlete* in the world. We look for athletes who can push boundaries, elevate our potential and continue leading us to greatness. The next tastemakers, playmakers, risk takers and glue players. Are you game?
WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH
We’re looking for a Lead Graphic Designer with exceptional craft and a distinct point of view to lead and elevate women’s product expression. This role brings a modern sensibility for women’s product, a strong understanding of culture and style, and the ability to translate insights into compelling, product-relevant graphics. This person moves fluidly between concept and execution—setting direction, staying hands-on, and elevating the work of others through clear thinking, strong taste, and collaborative leadership.
The ideal candidate understands how graphics live on product—not just in campaigns—and balances trend, brand voice, and consumer relevance. This role thrives in ambiguity, brings structure to evolving briefs, and leads creative discussions across a diverse, cross-functional team.
Key Competencies:
Delivers results in a fast-paced environment
Embraces and leads change
Makes sound decisions and thinks strategically
Leads and influences others with clarity and intent
Communicates and presents at a high level
Brings deep expertise in Graphic Design, Typography and Illustration
Cultivates innovation through exploration and craft
Builds strong collaboration with cross-functional partners
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
This role works within the Nike Sportswear Graphics team and women’s apparel design team, collaborating closely with product, color, materials, development, merchandising, and cross-functional design partners. The team connects seasonal business priorities to elevated graphic storytelling, shaping product at the intersection of sport, style, and culture.
The role leverages graphics, typography, illustration, color, and trim to deliver an elevated, consumer-relevant brand point of view in the marketplace through strategic vision, design direction, storytelling, and editing. In addition, this person mentors designers, partners with key collaborators, and operates effectively in a fast-paced environment. The role makes informed design and application decisions with speed and precision while keeping costing targets in mind.
Key qualifications include:
To be considered, you must submit a creative design portfolio. Please provide website links or attach PDF files when you apply.
Bachelor’s Degree in graphic design or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training
7+ years of product graphics experience
Experience in fashion, sportswear, streetwear, or apparel preferred
Demonstrated expertise in graphic design, illustration and typography
Strong 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 manage multiple competing priorities
Strong visual and verbal communication skills; able to clearly present design intent to internal and external audiences
Passion for design craft, innovation, graphic applications, prints, processes and tools
Solid knowledge of apparel product creation and building accurate tech packs
Proficient in Adobe CC and comfortable working within new and emerging digital spaces
Ability to embrace diverse perspectives while fostering an inclusive and collaborative team environment
WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON
You will lead and create graphic narratives for Nike Sportswear women’s apparel, translating product and brand direction into compelling, consumer-relevant design. You will work across concept and execution to elevate creative output while partnering with cross-functional teams to bring product stories to life.
In this role, you will:
Lead the development of graphic concepts that feel modern, elevated, and distinct within the women’s space
Translate seasonal and business priorities into clear, compelling graphic storytelling
Collaborate with product, color, materials, and development teams to ensure graphics resolve effectively on product
Contribute both strategically and hands-on, from early concept through final execution
Influence and elevate the work of others through strong creative leadership and collaboration
Drive consistency and clarity across briefs, concepts, and final deliverables
Navigate ambiguity and evolving direction while maintaining a high standard of craft and design excellence
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 an equal opportunity employer. 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.
What You Can Expect
OUR HIRING GAME PLAN
01 Apply
Our teams are made up of diverse skillsets, knowledge bases, inputs, ideas and backgrounds. We want you to find your fit – review job descriptions, departments and teams to discover the role for you.
02 Meet a Recruiter or Take an Assessment
If selected for a corporate role, a recruiter will reach out to start your interview process and be your main contact throughout the process. For retail roles, you’ll complete an interactive assessment that includes a chat and quizzes and takes about 10-20 minutes to complete. No matter the role, we want to learn about you – the whole you – so don’t shy away from how you approach world-class service and what makes you unique.
03 Interview
Go into this stage confident by doing your research, understanding what we are looking for and being prepared for questions that are set up to learn more about you, and your background.
