Designer II, NSW Tees Apparel Graphic Design

Nike Inc; Beaverton (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Nike Inc in Beaverton, Oregon seeks a Designer II to guide the graphic direction for NSW T-Shirts, shaping seasonal narratives and coordinated collections for men and women’s apparel. You will partner through the product creation process, translating consumer research and cultural trends into original, production-ready graphic ideas and presentation materials.

The role advances the graphic vision through collaboration with apparel design, product creation, merchandising, storytelling and

Qualifications

• 2+ years of graphic design experience.
• Strong understanding of contemporary design, fashion, sport, and cultural trends; translate insights into narratives and stories.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and digital design tools.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with designers, developers, product managers, and cross-functional partners to advance the NSW T-Shirts graphic vision.
• Partner across apparel design, product creation, merchandising, storytelling, and marketing to create graphic expressions that connect consumers to sport and Nike.
• Develop seasonal graphic narratives, concept stories, and graphic collections for Men's and Women's NSW T-Shirt products.
• Translate consumer and cultural insights into design solutions and move concepts into production.
• Build seasonal storytelling frameworks, graphic narratives, and coordinated collections.
• Research consumer behavior, cultural movements, visual trends, and marketplace dynamics to identify opportunities.

Skills

Portfolio required

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Designer II will help move the graphic direction for NSW T-Shirts by shaping seasonal graphic narratives and coordinated collections for Men’s and Women’s apparel. The role includes partnering through the product creation process to take concepts from exploration to production, supported by consumer research and cultural trend analysis translated into original, product-ready graphic ideas and presentation materials.

Onsite Location

Beaverton, OR, United States (onsite)

Role Focus

This position advances the graphic vision for NSW T-Shirts through collaboration with apparel design, product creation, merchandising, storytelling, and marketing teams. The work connects consumers to sport, culture, and the Nike brand through graphic storytelling, visual systems, and seasonal collections designed for product execution.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with designers, developers, product managers, and cross-functional partners to advance the graphic vision for NSW T-Shirts.
• Partner across apparel design, product creation, merchandising, storytelling, and marketing to create graphic expressions that connect consumers to sport, culture, and Nike.
• Develop seasonal graphic narratives, concept stories, and graphic collections for Men's and Women's NSW T-Shirt product.
• Translate consumer and cultural insights into compelling design solutions and collaborate through the product creation process to help move concepts into production.
• Build seasonal storytelling frameworks, graphic narratives, and coordinated collections.
• Research consumer behavior, cultural movements, visual trends, and marketplace dynamics to identify relevant creative opportunities.
• Translate research and insights into original graphic concepts, visual systems, and product-ready design solutions.
• Partner with design, development, product management, merchandising, storytelling, and marketing teams from concept through production.
• Create clear presentation materials and communicate design rationale and creative recommendations to stakeholders.
• Manage multiple projects and seasonal priorities while maintaining creative quality, feasibility, and alignment with Nike brand standards.
• Support an inclusive, collaborative design culture by inviting diverse perspectives and participating in constructive feedback.

Requirements

• Creative portfolio submission is required. Please include website links or attach PDF files when applying.
• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design or a related field. Suitable combination of education, experience, or training will be accepted.
• 2+ years of relevant graphic design experience.
• Strong understanding of contemporary design, fashion, sport, and cultural trends, with the ability to translate consumer insights into authentic narratives and visual storytelling.
• Strong visual, verbal, and presentation communication skills; understanding of apparel product creation and development processes; proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and relevant digital design tools.

Technologies

• Adobe Creative Suite

Accommodations

Nike provides 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.