NFL & MLB Apparel Design Lead — Storytelling & Graphics

Nike; Beaverton (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Nike, Inc. seeks an exceptional Product Design Storyteller to author powerful narratives that inspire athletes, franchises, and fans worldwide.

This designer will shape the conceptualization, design, and development of uniform graphics and branding elements for NFL uniforms, balancing narrative with performance and style. They will mentor junior designers, work with Design Director and external NFL partners, and lead presentations to senior leadership, driving innovative storytelling across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in graphic design or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 8+ years' experience of graphic design, preferably in product (footwear/apparel) creation or in an agency
• Well-curated portfolio showcasing a variety of projects that demonstrate a strong, effective methodology for research, inspiration, design development, problem solving, process, and final execution.
• Working directly with a diverse range of consumers/athletes
• Contribution to the initiation, development and implementation of in-depth research leading to product story-telling
• A positive attitude while working on projects with challenging briefs and through ambiguity to successful completion
• Prioritizing workload across short-term and long-range projects with varying levels of complexity
• Motivates and mentors designers and other teammates within project settingDemonstrates self-awareness, with ability to articulate their strengths, opportunities, and takeaways
• Well informed and stays connected to sport, cultural and graphic design trends
• Expert knowledge and ability of product design, including ideation, development, specification, and final execution of designs that balance innovation, performance, and style
• High Degree of proficiency in Adobe Illustrator is a must, Adobe InDesign, and Adobe Photoshop is a plus
• Creatively agile and adept in innovative thinking, visioning and problem solving
• Competency in 3D design tools is a plus, but desire to learn and apply is a must
• Expert narrative development and communication skills, including the ability to prepare and deliver project presentations to Senior leadership and External Partners
• A deep understanding of Typography, Color Theory, Brand Identity, and Design Principles
• Excelling communication and presentation skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams
• Must have a passion for storytelling and the ability to translate narratives into compelling visual elements

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize narratives across NFL Uniforms and product spaces through Graphic Visual Centers and Presentations.
• Work with Internal and External Product and Design partners aligning on construction, development, insights, and gates.
• Collaborate with Uniform Design teammates to ensure future-of-sport narratives across the NFL.
• Lead brainstorms and reviews to ensure designs achieve the desired goals.
• Prepare and deliver presentations to Senior leadership and External Partners.

Skills

Storytelling

Narrative development

Presentation skills

Mentoring others

Collaboration

Strategic thinking

Typography and brand identity

Education

Bachelor's degree in graphic design or related field

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Photoshop

3D design tools

Job description

Nike, Inc. seeks an exceptional Product Design Storyteller to author powerful narratives that inspire athletes, franchises, and fans worldwide.

This designer will shape the conceptualization, design, and development of uniform graphics and branding elements for NFL uniforms, balancing narrative with performance and style. They will mentor junior designers, work with Design Director and external NFL partners, and lead presentations to senior leadership, driving innovative storytelling across