Sporting Fashion & Goods
Designer II, Basketball NBA/WNBA Apparel Graphic Designer
Mid Level
Pahokee, United Statesin office
Full time
Job description
About the Role
Designer II will help shape the future of NBA/WNBA apparel through innovative graphic storytelling and product expression across licensed apparel collections. The role sits within a collaborative design environment and reports to the Design Director, partnering closely with Expert designers, the wider Sports Apparel design community, and cross-functional partners. The designer translates insights from athletes, fans, teams, and cultural trends into impactful graphic expressions that elevate product and strengthen brand storytelling.
Key Responsibilities
- Create seasonal graphics and visual systems across Nike branded and licensed collections.
- Bring energy and authenticity to products that connect with athletes, teams, and fans around the world.
- Translate insights from athletes, fans, teams, and cultural trends into impactful graphic expressions.
- Elevate product and strengthen brand storytelling through graphic design.
- Contribute to distinctive visual experiences across uniforms, on-field product, fanwear, and sideline collections.
- Help define the future of NBA/WNBA apparel through graphic design.
- Participate in and foster a collaborative environment where diverse visions come to life.
- Partner closely with Expert designers, the wider Sports Apparel design community, and cross-functional partners.
Required Experience & Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in graphic design, apparel design or related design field, or equivalent combination of relevant education, experience, and training.
- 1-4+ years relevant work experience in Graphic Design, Colour Design, or Product Design.
- Well-curated portfolio showcasing a variety of projects that demonstrate an effective methodology for research, inspiration, design development, problem solving, process, and final execution.
- Proficiency in typography, brand identity, and colour theory.
- Proficiency in digital design software (Creative Suite).
- High degree of proficiency in Adobe Illustrator.
- Openness to working within digital tools/3D.
- General understanding of make and apparel product creation.
- Passion for and understanding of current and emerging design trends and visual culture.
- Ability to translate sophisticated consumer, athlete, team, and marketplace insights into authentic narratives, visual storytelling, and compelling design solutions.
- Ability to embrace diverse points of view while fostering an environment of inclusivity.
- Committed connection to sport.
- Capability to manage multiple projects effectively while implementing and upholding Nike's brand standards.
- High level of passion for creative vision and the communication of that vision to both internal and external partners.
- Creativity, optimism, and a problem-solving mindset.
Preferred Skills
- Proficiency in Adobe InDesign and Adobe Photoshop is a plus.
The Application Process
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.
- Complete the Candidate Accommodation Request Form if assistance or an accommodation is needed due to a disability.
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