Nike Lead Designer Apparel & Footwear Materials Color Graphics 

United States, Oregon, Beaverton 

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WHAT WILL YOU WORK ON

If this is you, you’ll be working with the Jordan and APLA Express Lane teams to design Footwear and Apparel products that bring energy to local markets.

WHO WILL YOU WORK WITH

You will be working with APLA geography experts in insights, marketing, product, development and design with a strong connection to the Jordan Brand. You will collaborate with functional experts and leadership in Color, Material, Graphic and Footwear and Apparel Product Design across various parts of the business.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING

• Bachelors Degree in Graphic Design, Product Design or relevant combination of education, experience or training.
• 6+ years relevant work experience in Graphic Design, Color Design, or Product Design
• Strong passion for research and gathering cultural and market insights
• Effective communicator and collaborator with cross-functional partners
• Proven ability to create concepts, iterate and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary product and creative team in a fast-paced environment
• Understanding and ability to concept based on a comprehensive head-to-toe design expression inclusive of footwear and apparel
• Connection to contemporary art & design, sport and streetwear trends
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and timelines
• Creates graphics that are Industry leading, trend right and that consistently incorporate consumer/athlete insights through powerful storytelling, emotional connectivity and relevance
• Produces presentation materials in conjunction with design and category teams that effectively communicate the concept behind the line for internal and external audiences
• Proficient ability to apply and perform color and graphic design skills, including drawing/sketching, typography, ideation, color theory, use of texture, spacing, and scale, visual presentation development and layout that is supported by a portfolio of non-computer-based creative art and graphic design
• Uses advanced design skills to create original graphic and/or textile designs that appropriately reflect Nike brand design ethos
• Computer literate using Mac platforms and very digital design savvy in design-based software (Creative Suite)
• Experience with 3D and AI Design tools is not required, but is a plus