Lead Designer, Mens & Womens ACG Apparel & Footwear Graphic Design

ACG, “All Conditions Gear,” leads Nike in considered design for outdoor sport. With a focus on distinct innovation, location-based research, and a commitment to sustainability, ACG inspires athletes around the world to chase their dreams on the trail. This is your opportunity to help shape the future ACG and be part of a leading brand in the outdoor industry.

WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

You will be guiding the creative through the design season while working with a team of designers, developers, product managers, and merchants to deliver creative in line with the ACG Design Ethos. This opportunity will require strong collaborative skills to meet cost requirements, deadlines, all while taking your partners though the thinking behind your work.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We’re currently looking for a Lead Graphic Designer to lead and develop seasonal design concepts for ACG. ACG apparel design at Nike is a diverse culture of creativity, collaboration and innovative thinking on all levels. This role requires strong passion and knowledge of apparel product creation and the ability to problem solve every step of the way, from concept to final design. This teammate embodies expert communication skills with the ability to translate complex ideas into focused design narratives as well as a passion and energy for sport culture and design.

• Minimum 6 years’ of apparel graphic design experience in agency or in-house setting
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education, experience or training
• Demonstrated passion and understanding of trend and visual culture
• Knowledge of apparel product creation and graphic application
• Expert communication and presentation skills using a variety of formats
• Ability to seek out opportunities to elevate apparel graphics though craft and construction
• Proficient in Adobe CC and comfortable working within new digital spaces
• Passion for discovering new talent and points of influence for a global brand
• Highlight and elevate diverse points of view while fostering an environment of inclusivity

WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON

If this is you, you’ll be thinking about Nike ACG today as well as Nike ACG tomorrow. We will ask you to be seeking out opportunities to translate visual culture of today through a Nike lens, as well as supporting the Design leadership team to bring long term vision and strategy to life. A typical day in the life could include designing graphic visual centers, reviewing prototypes, or building presentation tools.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees and job applicants. 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.