Designer II, Basketball Branded & Signature Footwear & Apparel Graphic Design

The role sits within Nike Basketball Branded & Signature Footwear and Apparel, supporting graphic strategy and vision across multiple teams of designers, developers, and product managers. Working closely with Design, Colour, Development, and Product Management teammates, the designer delivers creative concepts aligned with the Nike Design Ethos and creates compelling consumer experiences that connect with athletes, franchises, and fans. The role translates seasonal narratives into original graphic design solutions and brings athlete stories, product narratives, and seasonal concepts to life.

• Drive graphic strategy and vision across Basketball Branded & Signature Footwear and Apparel.
• Collaborate with multiple teams of designers, developers, and product managers to deliver creative concepts aligned with the Nike Design Ethos.
• Partner with Design, Colour, Development, and Product Management teams from concept development to production-ready artwork to deliver compelling product experiences.
• Meet deadlines, ensure feasibility of designs, and communicate the creative story behind work to internal partners.
• Create compelling consumer experiences that connect with athletes, franchises, and fans.
• Translate seasonal narratives into original graphic design solutions across basketball footwear and apparel.
• Create original graphics that bring athlete stories, product narratives, and seasonal concepts to life, connecting athlete, consumer, and cultural insights through storytelling.
• Concept graphic narratives, build graphic toolboxes, review samples, and present work to cross-functional partners while balancing athlete insights, consumer trends, and business needs.
• Contribute to the graphic direction of Nike Basketball and help create the future of sport for athletes and fans worldwide.

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Product Design, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 1-4+ years of relevant graphic design experience.
• Creativity, curiosity, and strong problem-solving skills for translating seasonal narratives into graphic design solutions.
• Strong design storytelling ability, including an affinity for world-building and narrative creation that integrates authentic stories resonating with athletes and fans.
• Ability to translate insights into authentic narratives and visual storytelling.
• Passion for sport, visual culture, innovation, and current and emerging design trends.
• Strong visual, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of branding, typography, graphic systems, and print techniques.
• Ability to execute graphics across a variety of applications and product mediums.
• Knowledge of product creation and a basic understanding of footwear and/or apparel construction.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud.
• Strong collaboration skills and an inclusive mindset.
• Portfolio demonstrating creative excellence and storytelling.

Reasonable accommodations are available throughout the interview process, including screen readers, sign language interpreters, an accessible single location for in-person interviews, closed captioning, and other modifications.