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Designer II, Kids Sport Apparel Graphic Design

Nike · Beaverton, OR, USA ·

Job type:
Seasonal

Designer II, Kids Sport Apparel Graphic DesignKids experience sport with an incredible sense of possibility. They imagine, experiment, play and express themselves without limits. We want our creative team to reflect that same spirit, bringing together different perspectives and experiences to dream bigger and create a more inspiring future of sport for every young athlete.WHO WE ARE LOOKING FORWe’re looking for a highly creative and versatile Graphic Designer who is inspired by the intersection of sport, youth culture and self-expression. You are a curious visual storyteller with strong graphic design fundamentals across illustration, typography, composition and color. You bring a fresh point of view and can translate sport, consumer and cultural insights into compelling design that creates an emotional connection with young athletes.You’re equally excited about generating big ideas and obsessing the details that bring them to life on product. You are collaborative, open to feedback and motivated to continually grow your craft.WHAT YOU WILL WORK ONYou will create original graphics and graphic systems for seasonal Nike Kids Sport apparel, spanning illustration, typography, graphic identities, placement graphics, print briefs, and visual storytelling.You’ll contribute from early concept exploration through design refinement, apparel application and production-ready execution, using athlete and consumer insights to create graphics that feel relevant to kids and authentic to Nike.You’ll also have opportunities to explore new creative approaches and emerging tools, including AI-assisted ideation and 3D visualization.WHO YOU WILL WORK WITHYou will work closely with the Kids Sport Apparel Graphic Design team and collaborate with Apparel Design, Color Design, Development, Product Management and other cross-functional partners throughout the product creation process.WHAT YOU BRINGMust-HavesA compelling portfolio demonstrating strong graphic design thinking, craft and originality (Website or PDF)Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design or a related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience, or trainingStrong illustration, typography, composition and color skillsAbility to develop original concepts and translate them effectively onto apparelStrong visual storytelling and conceptual thinkingPassion for sport and youth culture, with an understanding of style and self-expressionVersatility across different sports, consumers and aestheticsProficiency in Adobe Illustrator and PhotoshopAbility to manage multiple projects and seasonal timelinesStrong visual, verbal and collaborative communication skillsCuriosity, openness to feedback and a desire to continually develop your craftNice-to-HavesExperience designing graphics for apparel, sport or performance productUnderstanding of graphic placement, print techniques, tech packs and production considerationsExperience translating athlete or consumer insights into designFamiliarity with CLO or other 3D visualization toolsExperience with AI-enabled creative tools and workflowsAwareness of trends across sport, streetwear, youth culture, gaming, digital culture and fashionExperience working within multidisciplinary product creation teamsWe 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.SummaryLocation: Beaverton, OregonType: Full time