Senior Creative Lead, North America Apparel & Graphics

NIKE Retail Services; Beaverton (OR); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Nike is seeking an experienced design leader to set the creative direction for North America Local Creation apparel across Nike and Jordan. From concept to execution, you will translate brand priorities into compelling product narratives that resonate with consumers.

You will lead apparel, graphic design, and production art teams, collaborating with cross-functional partners to turn creative vision into scalable product, pushing the brand forward through trend-driven collections.

Qualifications

• A creative design portfolio is required. Applicants must provide a website link or attach a PDF portfolio when applying.
• 8+ years of relevant design experience in apparel, graphic design, or a related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training.
• Demonstrated people-leadership experience, including the ability to coach, direct, and inspire creative teams.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and experience using three-dimensional capabilities in product creation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creative direction for apparel cut-and-sew across multiple North American categories.
• Translate brand and business priorities into seasonal product narratives, collections, and close-to-market design solutions.
• Lead apparel, graphic design, and production art teams from concept through execution, setting a high creative bar and supporting their best work.
• Partner closely with Design, Product Management, Development, Footwear, and business leaders to turn creative vision into product at scale.
• Build alignment across functions, categories, geographies, and Nike creative leadership while moving complex workstreams forward with clarity and speed.
• Collaborate with Local Creation design counterparts and global Material, Color, and Graphics designers to deliver cohesive solutions.
• Create trend-relevant product for North American consumers while honoring Nike’s heritage and pushing the brand forward.

Skills

8+ years design experience

People leadership

Adobe Creative Suite

3D design capabilities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in graphic design

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Nike is seeking an experienced design leader to set the creative direction for North America Local Creation apparel across Nike and Jordan. From concept to execution, you will translate brand priorities into compelling product narratives that resonate with consumers.

You will lead apparel, graphic design, and production art teams, collaborating with cross-functional partners to turn creative vision into scalable product, pushing the brand forward through trend-driven collections.