Designer II, Kids Sport Apparel Graphic Design

Will create original graphics and graphic systems for seasonal Nike Kids Sport apparel, from early concept exploration through design refinement, apparel application and production-ready execution. It sits within the Kids Sport Apparel Graphic Design team and collaborates with Apparel Design, Colour Design, Development, Product Management and other cross-functional partners throughout the product creation process. The role will use athlete and consumer insights to create graphics that feel relevant to kids and authentic to Nike, while exploring new creative approaches and emerging tools.

• Create original graphics and graphic systems for seasonal Nike Kids Sport apparel, spanning illustration, typography, graphic identities, placement graphics, print briefs and visual storytelling.
• Contribute from early concept exploration through design refinement, apparel application and production-ready execution.
• Use athlete and consumer insights to create graphics that feel relevant to kids and authentic to Nike.
• Explore new creative approaches and emerging tools, including AI-assisted ideation and 3D visualisation.
• Collaborate closely with the Kids Sport Apparel Graphic Design team and with Apparel Design, Colour Design, Development, Product Management and other cross-functional partners throughout the product creation process.

• A compelling portfolio demonstrating strong graphic design thinking, craft and originality (website or PDF).
• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design or a related field, or any suitable combination of education, experience or training.
• Strong illustration, typography, composition and colour skills.
• Ability to develop original concepts and translate them effectively onto apparel.
• Strong visual storytelling and conceptual thinking.
• Passion for sport and youth culture, with an understanding of style and self-expression.
• Versatility across different sports, consumers and aesthetics.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and seasonal timelines.
• Strong visual, verbal and collaborative communication skills.
• Curiosity, openness to feedback and a desire to continually develop craft.

• Experience designing graphics for apparel, sport or performance product.
• Understanding of graphic placement, print techniques, tech packs and production considerations.
• Experience translating athlete or consumer insights into design.
• Familiarity with CLO or other 3D visualisation tools.
• Experience with AI-enabled creative tools and workflows.
• Awareness of trends across sport, streetwear, youth culture, gaming, digital culture and fashion.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary product creation teams.