Nike Lead Designer Womens Footwear Studio Graphic Design 

United States, Oregon, Beaverton 

835478526

WHAT WILL YOU WORK ON

You will lead the development of seasonal and long-term graphic narratives for Women’s Footwear, working closely with Footwear Designers, Color Designers, and Product Management to bring elevated design to life on some of Nike’s most iconic and future-forward products. From conceptual research to final execution, your work will include:

• Authoring compelling graphic stories and design systems for footwear uppers, outsoles, sockliners, packaging, and branding.
• Presenting ideas and stories through mood boards, mockups, visual centers, and storytelling decks.
• Overseeing projects from kickoff through execution while ensuring brand integrity and design excellence.
• Supporting and mentoring designers on the team while contributing to a culture of collaboration and innovation.

WHO WILL YOU WORK WITH

You will report to the Design Director of Women’s Footwear Graphics and work alongside a passionate team of graphic designers. You will collaborate with cross-functional partners including Footwear Designers, Color Designers, Material Designers, Product Managers, Developers, and Brand Teams. You will also be a key voice in creative strategy sessions and consumer concepting across multiple categories within Women’s.

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.

• 5+ years of relevant experience in graphic or product design, preferably with experience in footwear, apparel, or consumer products.
• Bachelor’s degree in design or related field or equivalent combination of education, experience, and training.
• A compelling, well-curated portfolio that demonstrates:
• Strong conceptual storytelling through graphics.
• Design excellence across materials, colors, finishes, packaging, and branding.
• Ability to create across a wide range of aesthetics and consumers.
• Proven success designing graphics for physical products with a clear understanding of scale, placement, and production constraints.
• Ability to translate consumer, cultural, and trend insights into meaningful visual stories.
• High proficiency in Adobe Illustrator; knowledge of Photoshop, Grasshopper, VectorRaster, Patternodes, TouchDesigner, and 3D tools a plus.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills with an ability to influence and inspire across teams.
• Strategic thinking and the ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and stakeholders with grace.
• Experience mentoring or leading junior designers a plus.
• Passion for elevating women’s stories through design and sport.