WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH
In this role, this person will report to the Women’s Sportswear Concept Design Director and collaborate across product design, consumer insights, merchandising, and brand marketing. The Lead Concept Designer translates insights into compelling creative directions and narratives that inspire teams across Nike and resonate with athletes and communities around the world.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
At Nike, Concept Design is where ideas become worlds. The team blends innovation, athlete insight, product design, and storytelling to imagine what’s next, not only for Nike, but for sport and culture at large.
Nike is looking for a Lead Concept Designer to join the Women’s Sportswear Concept Design Team. This individual moves seamlessly between visionary thinking and hands-on execution, shaping stories that define how the future looks, feels, and moves. A creative leader with a strong point of view, they bring concepts to life through exceptional design craft, influence, and collaboration.
WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON
As Lead Concept Designer, you'll help define the creative vision for Nike’s most impactful initiatives, building immersive worlds that connect athletes, innovation, culture, and community.
On any given day, you may create a new visual identity, lead or contribute to brainstorming sessions, art direct a photoshoot, craft compelling presentations, or partner with external agencies to bring a concept to life. You'll expand the boundaries of storytelling and creative expression to help Nike continue leading the future of sport.
To be considered, you must submit a creative design portfolio. Please provide website links or attach PDF files when you apply.
Bachelor's degree in Design or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training.
5+ years of professional design experience across product, marketing, brand, or agency environments
Passion for athletes, sport, and culture, and for creating stories that meaningfully connect them
Expertise across art direction, motion, graphic, and spatial design
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and Keynote (3D and Miro experience is a plus)
A portfolio that demonstrates exceptional storytelling, visual identity development, and design craft
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a high standard of creative excellence
Strong communication and collaboration skills, experience leading teammates, and the ability to manage external partners effectively
Curiosity and cultural fluency, with an understanding of design culture, youth movements, and emerging creative technologies
We offer a number of accommodations to complete our interview process including screen readers, sign language interpreters, accessible and single location for in-person interviews, closed captioning, and other reasonable modifications as needed. If you discover, as you navigate our application process, that you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please complete the Candidate Accommodation Request Form.
Skills Required
- Creative design portfolio (website link or PDF)
- 5+ years professional design experience across product, marketing, brand, or agency environments
- Expertise in art direction, motion, graphic, and spatial design
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and Keynote
- Strong communication and collaboration skills and experience leading teammates
- Ability to manage external partners effectively
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high creative standards
- Bachelor's degree in Design or related field (or equivalent combination of education, experience, and training)
- 3D and Miro experience
- Curiosity and cultural fluency with understanding of design culture, youth movements, and emerging creative technologies
Nike Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Nike and has not been reviewed or approved by Nike.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with a company match is complemented by options such as a Mega Backdoor Roth and deferred compensation for eligible earners. Financial coaching and structured savings programs support long-term financial security.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — An Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a stock discount sits alongside broad-based equity vehicles like RSUs and non-qualified stock options. These avenues expand wealth-building opportunities beyond base pay.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave includes maternity and paternity time, recently expanded in the U.S. to 16 weeks and extended to part-time retail teammates. Additional supports include childcare assistance at select locations and family-building benefits such as fertility, surrogacy, and adoption.
Nike Insights
What We Do
At NIKE, Inc., we innovate to serve athletes*. Every teammate - from coder to creator - plays a role in making these athletes’ dreams real. Our tech, data, and digital teams push limits every day, building the future of sport and the tools that drive it. Here, curiosity is fuel. Innovation is the game plan. Different perspectives keep us on the offense. You’ll solve challenges worth tackling, grow fast and belong to a team that backs you to do the right thing. Bring your drive. Bring your bold. Let’s move the world, together. Take your first step at nike.com/careers * If you have a body, you’re an athlete.
Why Work With Us
At NIKE, Inc., your dedication fuels the future of sport. There is a sense of pride that comes from representing an iconic brand and shaping its future. Here, we treat every day as a new opportunity to push boundaries, ask tough questions and share whole-hearted convictions. We are a team – united by the belief that anything is possible.
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