Senior Design Manager, Mens Sportswear Graphic Design

Nike; Beaverton (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Nike is seeking a Senior Graphic Design Manager to lead narrative-driven design for Men's NSW Apparel. This role requires a creative storyteller with strong design skills, strategic thinking, and experience mentoring junior designers. Join a dynamic team at a leading brand focused on innovation and culture within sportswear.

Benefits

Generous total rewards package

Casual work environment

Diverse and inclusive culture

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 8 years or more of graphic design experience.
• Strong portfolio showcasing effective design processes.
• Expert knowledge of product design and storytelling abilities.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize narratives across multiple collections.
• Mentor and develop junior designers.
• Collaborate with product and apparel teams.

Skills

Curiosity

Problem Solving

Creativity

Communication

Presentation Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGN MANAGER, MEN’S NSW APPAREL

BECOME A PART OF THE NIKE, INC TEAM

NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world's best athletes. It is a place to explore potential, obliterate boundaries and push out the edges of what can be. The company looks for people who can grow, think, dream and create. Its culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding imagination. The brand seeks achievers, leaders and visionaries. At Nike, it’s about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.

The Men’s Nike Sportswear Apparel Graphics Team creates the future of sport by exploring the intersection of Fashion, Community, and Culture through authentic, narrative-driven graphic design. This team brings inspiration and innovation to some of the world’s biggest stages and the most passionate fans all over the world.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

We are looking for an exceptional Graphic Design Storyteller with proven design excellence, curiosity, problem solving tenacity, and a passion for making those around them better. This designer will play a key role in authoring powerful narratives that inspire athletes, creatives, and consumers worldwide. They thrive in ambiguity, are driven by curiosity and lead with optimism. Their creative talent is equaled by their ability to think strategically and consciously champion ground-breaking thinking and the thinking of their teammates. They play a key role in the conceptualization, design, and development of apparel graphics and branding elements. These designers have an affinity for world-building and storytelling through graphic design, integrating narrative elements that resonate with consumers and athletes. This designer also plays a key role in the mentoring and development of junior designers, fostering their growth and skills within the design team and Nike Design community.

WHAT WILL YOU WORK ON?

You will be responsible for the conceptualizing narratives across multiple collections through Graphic Visual Centers and Presentations. If this is you, you’ll be working with Internal and External Product and Design partners aligning on construction, development, insights, and various presentation gates. A typical day/week consists of working closely with your Apparel Design teammates to ensure we’re creating the future of sport/culture across NSW. This can range from brainstorm sessions on creative strategies to meetings designed to review graphics, apparel and color designs to achieve the desired goal.

WHO WILL YOU WORK WITH?

You will work closely with the Graphic Design Director, Apparel Leadership , Product Leadership and apparel teams to help Nike create the future of narrative driven graphic design across the Nike Sportswear apparel portfolio. You will be reporting directly to the NSW Graphic Design Director and will also manage direct reports.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING?

• TO BE CONSIDERED, YOU MUST SUBMIT A CREATIVE DESIGN PORTFOLIO. PLEASE PROVIDE WEBSITE LINKS OR ATTACH PDF FILES WHEN YOU APPLY.
• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, 8 years or more of graphic design experience at agency or in-house setting, or equivalent combination of relevant education, experience, and training
• 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 setting
• Demonstrates self-awareness, with ability to articulate their strengths, opportunities, and takeaways
• Well informed and stays connected to sport, fashion, 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
• 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

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

NIKE, Inc. is a growth company that looks for team members to grow with it. Nike offers a generous total rewards package, casual work environment, a diverse and inclusive culture, and an electric atmosphere for professional development. No matter the location, or the role, every Nike employee shares one galvanizing mission: To bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete* in the world.

NIKE, Inc. is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.

We 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.