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This posting represents openings on the following teams:

• Graphic Designer II, Men’s Footwear Studio

• Graphic Designer II, Men’s Footwear Studio

• Graphic Designer II, Women’s Footwear Studio

• Graphic Designer II, Women’s Footwear Studio

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, set the standard for modern style and reduce environmental impact.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

As our Footwear Graphic Designer II, you will combine your experience, problem solving abilities, and creativity to bring to life the seasonal creative narratives through graphic design that is trend relevant to the consumer across performance and lifestyle footwear. You will create original graphic and/or textile designs that appropriately reflect Nike's design ethos. The designs you create will be industry leading, trend right and will consistently incorporate consumer/athlete insights through powerful storytelling, emotional connectivity and relevance.

WHAT WILL YOU WORK ON

You will proactively follow the execution of all product details, including providing the appropriate materials to designers, developers, account managers, and/or graphic separators for the creation of separations, embroidery, and trims. For textiles, you will produce textile repeats for production purposes. You will communicate and present design concepts; produce presentation materials in conjunction with design and activity teams that effectively communicates the concept behind the line for internal and external audiences.

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH

This opportunity involves working with design management and cross-functional team members in design, development, and merchandising to ensure feasibility of designs by meeting cost/value requirements, merchandising needs, product creation deadlines, through the effective use of design tools.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• 5+ years of progressively technically sophisticated graphic design experience.

• Proven ability to apply and perform graphic design skills, including drawing/sketching, typography, ideation, color theory, use of texture, spacing, and scale, visual presentation development and layout that is supported by a portfolio of non-computer-based creative art and graphic design.

• Previous graphic design experience on product is preferred

• Knowledge of and sensitivity to trends influencing design in general, and the athletic industry specifically.

• Demonstrated high level of expertise using graphic design software.

• Strong oral and written communication skills in local market language, including meeting facilitation and presentations.

• Ability to clearly articulate goals and objectives.

• Ability to work collaboratively with design teams, share ideas and develop effective responses.

• Proven ability to work in a constantly evolving, high-growth environment.

• Ability to manage multiple and competing work priorities, demands, and changes.

• Travel 10%.

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 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, protected veteran status, or disability. NIKE is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call +1 503-671-4156 and let us know the nature of your request, your location and your contact information.