Senior Graphic Designer, NFL Uniforms

Company: Nike, Inc.
Location: Beaverton
Posted on: November 18, 2022

Job Description:

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.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We're currently looking for a Sr. Graphic Designer to lead the uniform graphic design vision for Nike Football. Our team works on highly visible uniforms across NFL and NCAA.

This role requires high levels of passion and creativity, along with versatility and focus to lead graphic direction and strategy through product creation process and bring it to life on the world's biggest stages. It takes a dedicated leader and team player that knows how to collaborate. This teammate will need the expert ability to translate complex insights into authentic narratives and design solutions that elevate the future of sport apparel at Nike.

WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON
From concepting and building narrative, to working with development to finalize production details; from talking with athletes* and teams to choosing trim and print applications, you will be challenged by a wide range of responsibilities and experiences. You will use your skills to lead the graphic direction for NFL and NCAA promo football uniforms. Accountabilities include: managing projects and setting goals, coaching and mentoring, leading team meetings and cascading critical information, presenting design concepts and seasonal initiatives to internal and external audiences.

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH
You will be driving graphic strategy and vision while working with a team 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 may have direct reports.

WHAT YOU BRING
- Bachelor/Master's degree in Design or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience

- Seven years or more of graphic design experience in agency or in-house setting, or closely related role in product creation.

- 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.

- Expert visual and verbal communication skills, able to effectively present design intent to internal and external audiences.

- Passion for design craft, innovation, graphic applications, prints, processes and tools.

- Knowledge of apparel product creation.

- Proficient in Adobe CC and comfortable working within new digital spaces.

- Passion for leadership, mentoring and coaching.

- Ability to embrace diverse points of view while fostering an environment of inclusivity.

Nike requires all applicants for this position to be vaccinated for COVID-19 as a condition of hire, unless otherwise required by law. As an equal opportunity employer, Nike will make accommodations to individuals who cannot be vaccinated in accordance with applicable law.

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.

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