Designer II, Field Sports Apparel Graphic Design

The Graphic Designer II will help shape the future of Field Sports apparel through innovative graphic storytelling and product expression. The role reports to the Design Director and partners closely with Expert Designers, the broader Sports Apparel design community, and cross-functional partners. The team brings diverse perspectives together to create distinctive apparel for athletes, teams, and fans across Nike-branded and licensed collections.

The designer translates consumer, athlete, team, cultural, and marketplace insights into authentic narratives and compelling design solutions while balancing creative vision with disciplined execution.

• Create seasonal graphics and visual systems for Nike-branded and licensed Field Sports apparel collections.
• Translate insights from athletes, fans, teams, cultural trends, and the marketplace into authentic graphic stories and product solutions.
• Design distinctive visual expressions for uniforms, on-field products, fanwear, and sideline collections.
• Partner with Expert Designers, the broader Sports Apparel design community, and cross-functional teams to bring diverse creative perspectives to life.
• Present creative concepts and communicate design vision clearly to internal and external partners.
• Manage multiple projects while maintaining strong craft, consistent execution, and Nike brand standards.
• Contribute constructive feedback and help foster an inclusive, collaborative design environment.

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, apparel design, or a related field; any suitable combination of education, experience, and training accepted.
• 1 to 4+ years of relevant experience in graphic design, colour design, or product design.
• A curated portfolio demonstrating research, inspiration, design development, problem-solving, process, and final execution across a range of projects.
• Proficiency in typography, brand identity, colour theory, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Willingness to work with digital and 3D tools, supported by an understanding of apparel product creation, design trends, and visual culture.
• Ability to translate complex consumer, athlete, team, cultural, and marketplace insights into authentic narratives and compelling design solutions.
• Curiosity, optimism, and a strong connection to sport, with the confidence to explore new possibilities and push creative boundaries.
• Ability to thrive in collaborative environments, seek diverse perspectives, and give and receive constructive feedback with clarity.
• Ability to balance creative vision with disciplined execution, manage multiple projects effectively, and consistently uphold Nike brand standards.
• Understanding of typography, identity, colour, and apparel product creation, and connection to emerging design trends and visual culture.

• Experience with Adobe InDesign and Adobe Photoshop.

Accommodations are available to complete the interview process, including screen readers, sign language interpreters, accessible and single location for in-person interviews, closed captioning, and other reasonable modifications as needed.