NIKE, Inc

Lead Designer, NikeSKIMS Apparel Graphics Design

NIKE, Inc$108K — $220K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in graphic design or related field, or equivalent experience
  • 5-7+ years of relevant work experience in Graphic Design (apparel/footwear)
  • Strong understanding of typography, print and pattern, and brand identity
  • Proficiency in graphic applications and Adobe CC
  • Experience in managing multiple projects across various timelines
  • Ability to conceptualize and iterate within a collaborative team environment

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including designers and product managers
  • Design and develop graphics for apparel and footwear, focusing on women's sport market
  • Translate cultural insights into compelling graphic narratives
  • Drive the execution of seasonal and special graphic projects
  • Manage multiple timelines while maintaining creative consistency
  • Support and contribute to overarching design vision

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment with a diverse team
  • Opportunity to shape products that resonate with women's athletic culture
  • Access to innovative design tools and technologies
  • Professional development opportunities within design and creative sectors
Full Job Description
The annual base salary for this position ranges from $108,500.00 in our lowest geographic market to $220,400.00 in our highest geographic market. Actual salary will vary based on a candidate's location, qualifications, skills and experience.

Information about benefits can be found here.

WHO WILL YOU WORK WITH?

On a day-to-day basis you will be working with a wide range of internal partners including Footwear, Color and Apparel Designers, Developers, and Product Line Managers. You will collaborate with multiple teams to deliver creative solutions in line with the NikeSKIMS Design Ethos. This opportunity will require strong collaborative skills to meet timelines, ensure design feasibility, and build consensus around your work.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
As the Lead Designer, Graphic Design, you are exceptional product design storyteller with proven design excellence, curiosity, problem solving tenacity, and a passion for making those around them better. This role brings a unique perspective into the women's sport market and creating products that makes them feel strong and sexy. The role requires a strong understanding of culture and style, and the ability to translate insights into compelling, product-relevant graphics for apparel and footwear. You play a key role to execute design and development of head-to-toe graphics and branding elements. You have an affinity for world-building and storytelling through graphic design, integrating narrative elements that resonate with our consumer muse.

You have a passion for innovation and an eye for blending sport culture and irreverent style. You are skilled and experienced at supporting a design vision, while remaining hands-on in product creation, ideation, and product development process. You thrive in a fast-paced and highly collaborative environment and embrace ambiguity and dynamic workflow. You are a creative contributor and teammate who elevates the room.

You know how to push an idea further, clarify what's missing, and bring structure to ambiguity. You work confidently across product categories, from trend discovery and experiential direction to product storytelling and graphic language. You stay tapped into the communities and cultures and bring that fluency into concepts.
  • An experienced Graphic Designer with a strong foundation across footwear, apparel, accessories, and lifestyle, capable of driving graphic design expression across all pillars within the Energy category construct.
  • A true team player, expected to actively design and contribute at a high level, owning key bodies of work, seasonal moments, and special projects.
  • A highly organized systems thinker, comfortable operating in ambiguity, managing multiple timelines and work streams, and navigating cross-functional constraints while maintaining clarity, momentum, and creative excellence.
  • Deeply curious and culturally fluent, plugged into design, music, fashion, sport, and emerging creative communities, using insight and observation and not trend-chasing to inform graphic design decisions.
  • A highly organized systems thinker, comfortable operating in ambiguity, managing multiple timelines and work streams, and navigating cross-functional constraints while maintaining clarity, momentum, and creative excellence.


WHAT YOU BRING TO NIKESKIMS
A successful candidate will be expected to clear demonstrate and articulate experience essential requirement below, to be considered. Candidates that meet these criteria will then be assessed based on the competencies also outlined below.
  • To be considered, you must submit a strong, well-curated graphic design portfolio demonstrating excellence across research, concept development, visual storytelling, process, and final execution. Portfolio must show both individual craft and collaborative work across complex projects.
  • Bachelor's degree in graphic design or related field or or equivalent combination of relevant education, experience, and training.
  • 5-7+ years relevant work experience in Graphic Design (apparel/footwear)
  • Strong taste level and understanding of current and emerging design influence and visual culture.
  • Lead-level graphic design skills, including ideation, design development, specification, and final execution, with a strong understanding of typography, print and pattern, sketching, illustration, brand identity, and visual systems across product and storytelling platforms.
  • Proficient in graphic applications, development, PR and schematic tools and the apparel product creation processes.
  • Experience working across multiple timelines and levels of complexity, effectively prioritizing workload across short- and long-term projects while maintaining creative excellence and attention to detail.
  • Proven ability to create concepts, iterate and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary product and creative team in a fast-paced environment.
  • A resilient, solutions-oriented approach, thriving in fast-paced, ambiguous environments while adapting quickly to shifting business needs without sacrificing creative integrity.
  • High proficiency in Adobe CC is required. Familiarity with 3D design tools is a plus, with curiosity and willingness to learn expected.
  • A passion for team development, demonstrating self-awareness and the ability to reflect on strengths, growth areas, and learnings; both personally and in support of others.


About NIKE, Inc

Nike is a sporting goods company that designs, develops, and markets footwear, apparel, equipment, and accessory products. The company offers various categories of shoes including running, training, basketball, soccer, sport-inspired urban shoes, and kids' shoes. It also provides shoes for aquatic activities, baseball, football, cheerleading, golf, lacrosse, outdoor activities, skateboarding, tennis, volleyball, walking, wrestling, and various athletic and recreational uses. In addition, the company offers sports-inspired lifestyle apparel, athletic bags, and accessory items. Further, it provides a line of performance equipment including bags, socks, sports balls, eyewear, timepieces, electronic devices, bats, gloves, protective equipment, golf clubs, and various equipment designed for sports activities under the NIKE brand name, as well as markets apparel with licensed college and professional team and league logos. Additionally, it offers licenses to produce and sell NIKE brand swimwear, children's apparel, training equipment, eyewear, electronic devices, and golf accessories. The company also markets its products under the brand names of Converse, Chuck Taylor, All Star, One Star, Umbro, Jack Purcell, Cole Haan, Bragano, and Hurley. It sells its products to retail accounts through stores, independent distributors, and licensees, as well as through its Website, nikestore.com. As of May 31, 2009, Nike, Inc. operated 338 retail stores in the United States and 336 retail stores internationally. The company was founded in 1964 and is headquartered in Beaverton, Oregon.

Nike Careers

Join the dynamic world of Nike, Inc., a global leader in sports apparel and innovation, where your career can flourish in an environment that fosters diversity, leadership, and growth. At Nike, we believe in bringing out the best in our team members through continuous professional development and a culture that celebrates creativity and innovation. Work You’ll Do Become a part of Nike’s mission to inspire and innovate towards a better world. Engage in work that intersects with cutting-edge technology, market-leading strategies, and sustainable practices that define the future of the sports industry. Lead with us at the forefront of the global marketplace, where your skills in leadership, teamwork, and innovation can shine. Nike offers a unique position in the industry, combining deep industry expertise with a relentless pursuit of excellence. Collaborate with a diverse team of professionals who are pioneers in their fields. Nike, Inc. employs over 75,000 passionate and talented individuals worldwide, all dedicated to moving the world of sports forward. Introducing Nike’s Professional Growth and Development Opportunities We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every team member can succeed. Nike offers a variety of job opportunities, from in-store retail positions to corporate roles in design, marketing, and technology. Do Innovative Work Join us and contribute to our mission of bringing inspiration and innovation to every athlete* in the world. (*If you have a body, you are an athlete.) Deliver targeted solutions and drive innovation through your unique perspective and skills. At Nike, Inc., your work directly contributes to our global impact. Be Part of a Great Team Engage in meaningful work that connects with consumers and impacts millions worldwide. Our team benefits from unparalleled capabilities, a commitment to diversity training, and a culture that encourages professional growth and networking. Future-Proof Your Career Advance your career with Nike’s comprehensive benefits and support systems. We provide extensive training, development programs, and leadership courses to help you reach your full potential. Explore Discover how Nike is leading in sustainable innovation and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in the sports industry. The Nike Employment Experience Our combined efforts in innovation, culture, and leadership make Nike, Inc. not just a place to work, but a place to grow a rewarding career. Clients and employees alike look to Nike for new strategies and impactful solutions in a rapidly evolving industry. Stay Connected Join Our Team Search for open positions that match your skills and interests. We are always on the lookout for curious, driven, creative, and solution-oriented team players. SEARCH NIKE JOBS Keep Up to Date Stay ahead with career tips, insider perspectives, and industry-leading insights you can put to use today—all from the people who work here. READ CAREERS BLOG Job Alert Emails Customize your subscription to receive job alerts, the latest news, and insider tips tailored to your preferences. Explore the exciting and rewarding opportunities that await at Nike, Inc.
Learn more about NIKE, Inc
Size
73,300 employees
Market Cap
$184.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$2.8 billion
Founded
1964
5 Year Trend
+6.3%
Revenue
$38.2 billion
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