BECOME A PART OF THE NIKE, INC TEAM.
NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world's best athletes. It is a place to explore potential, obliterate boundaries and push out the edges of what can be. The company looks for people who can grow, think, dream and create. Its culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding imagination. The brand seeks achievers, leaders and visionaries. At Nike, it’s about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.
The Nike Training Apparel Graphics Team creates the future of sport by exploring the intersection of Fashion, Community, and Culture through authentic, narrative-driven graphic design. This team brings inspiration and innovation to some of the world’s biggest stages and the most passionate athletes all over the world.
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
We are currently looking for a Lead Graphic Designer, Nike Training Speed & Inline Apparel to help define the future of Nike Training. We are looking for an exceptional Graphic Design Storyteller with proven design excellence, enthusiasm, curiosity for creative problem solving, and a passion for sport. They thrive in ambiguity, are driven by curiosity and lead with optimism. Their creative talent is equaled by their ability to think strategically and consciously champion ground-breaking thinking and the thinking of their teammates. They play a key role in the conceptualization, design, and development of apparel graphics and branding elements. These designers have an affinity for world-building and storytelling through graphic design, integrating narrative elements that resonate with consumers and athletes.
WHAT WILL YOU WORK ON?
This role will focus on Nike Training “Speed” program. You will be responsible for the conceptualizing narratives across multiple collections through Graphic Visual Centers and Presentations. The “Speed” program also requires designers to be available for factory travel 4 times a year, to align product development to an expedited timeline. If this is you, you’ll be working with Product and Design partners aligning on construction, development, insights, and various presentation gates. A typical day/week consists of working closely with your Apparel Design teammates to ensure we’re creating the future of sport/culture across Nike Training. This can range from brainstorm sessions on creative strategies to meetings designed to review graphics, apparel and color designs to achieve the desired goal.
WHO WILL YOU WORK WITH?
You will work closely with the Graphic Design Director, Apparel Leadership, Product Leadership and apparel teams to help Nike create the future of narrative driven graphic design across the Nike Training apparel portfolio. You will be reporting directly to the Nike Training Graphic Design Director.
WHAT WILL YOU BRING?
· Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
· A compelling portfolio demonstrating research‑driven design, concept development, problem‑solving, and polished execution (link or PDF required).
· Strong foundation in typography, color theory, brand identity, and core design principles, with growing expertise in product design from ideation through final execution.
· High proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, with solid skills in Photoshop and InDesign.
· Ability to conduct in‑depth research and translate insights into clear product narratives and compelling visual storytelling.
· Excellent communication and presentation skills, with proven success collaborating across cross‑functional teams and presenting concepts to stakeholders.
· Demonstrated creative agility, positive attitude, self‑awareness, and the ability to manage multiple projects of varying complexity through ambiguity to completion.
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
- Bachelor's degree in graphic design or related field, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
- Compelling portfolio demonstrating research-driven design, concept development, problem-solving, and polished execution (link or PDF required)
- Strong foundation in typography, color theory, brand identity, and core design principles
- Growing expertise in product design from ideation through final execution
- High proficiency in Adobe Illustrator
- Solid skills in Adobe Photoshop and InDesign
- Ability to conduct in-depth research and translate insights into product narratives and visual storytelling
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with experience collaborating across cross-functional teams and presenting to stakeholders
- Demonstrated creative agility and ability to manage multiple projects through ambiguity to completion
- Willingness and availability for factory travel approximately four times per year
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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