Designer II, Kids Sport Apparel Graphic Design

Nike; Beaverton (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nike Inc. is seeking a highly creative graphic designer to support the Kids Sport Apparel Graphic Design team in Beaverton.

You will develop original graphics and systems for seasonal Nike Kids Sport apparel, moving from early concept work to production-ready execution. You will collaborate across design, Color Design, Development, Product Management and cross-functional partners, applying athlete and consumer insights to stay authentic to Nike and kids.

Qualifications

• Portfolio demonstrating strong graphic design thinking, craft and originality (Website or PDF).
• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or related field. Nike will accept any suitable combination of education, experience, or training.
• Strong illustration, typography, composition, and color skills.
• Develop original concepts and translate to apparel.

Responsibilities

• Create original graphics and graphic systems for seasonal Nike Kids Sport apparel, including illustration and typography.
• Participate across the design process from concept exploration to production-ready delivery.
• Apply athlete and consumer insights to develop graphics that feel relevant to kids and authentic to Nike.
• Explore new creative approaches and tools, including AI-assisted ideation and 3D visualization.

Job description

Nike is seeking a highly creative and versatile graphic designer to support Kids Sport Apparel Graphic Design. In this role, you will develop original graphics and graphic systems for seasonal Nike Kids Sport apparel, moving from early concept work to production-ready execution.

Responsibilities

• Create original graphics and graphic systems for seasonal Nike Kids Sport apparel, covering illustration, typography, graphic identities, placement graphics, print briefs, and visual storytelling.
• Participate across the design process, from early concept exploration and refinement through apparel application and production-ready delivery.
• Apply athlete and consumer insights to develop graphics that feel relevant to kids and authentic to Nike.
• Investigate new creative approaches and emerging tools, including AI-assisted ideation and 3D visualization.

Requirements

• Provide a portfolio that demonstrates strong graphic design thinking, craft, and originality (Website or PDF).
• Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or a related field. Nike will accept any suitable combination of education, experience, or training.
• Demonstrate strong illustration, typography, composition, and color skills.
• Develop original concepts and translate them effectively to apparel.
• Show strong visual storytelling and conceptual thinking.
• Bring passion for sport and youth culture, including understanding of style and self-expression.
• Demonstrate versatility across different sports, consumers, and aesthetics.
• Use Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop proficiently.
• Manage multiple projects and seasonal timelines.
• Communicate effectively using strong visual, verbal, and collaborative skills.
• Maintain curiosity, openness to feedback, and a commitment to continually develop craft.

Technologies

• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe Photoshop
• AI-assisted ideation
• 3D visualization

Who You Will Work With

You 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.

Nice-to-Haves

• Experience designing graphics for apparel, sport, or performance products.
• Understanding of graphic placement, print techniques, tech packs, and production considerations.
• Experience translating athlete or consumer insights into design.
• Familiarity with CLO or other 3D visualization tools
• Experience using AI-enabled creative tools and workflows.
• Awareness of trends across sport, streetwear, youth culture, gaming, digital culture, and fashion.
• Experience working in multidisciplinary product creation teams.

Accommodations

Nike offers accommodations to complete the interview process, including screen readers, sign language interpreters, accessible and single location options for in-person interviews, closed captioning, and other reasonable modifications as needed. A Candidate Accommodation Request Form is available if assistance or accommodation is required due to a disability.

Location and Work Setting

Beaverton, OR (onsite).