Senior Designer, Footwear Graphics, Local Creation EMEA

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Hilversum, NLD
In-Office
Senior level
Other • Retail
At NIKE, Inc., technology is laying the foundation for our digital transformation and direct-to-consumer strategy.
The Role
Lead creation of locally relevant footwear graphic narratives across Mens, Womens, and Kids. Develop geo-specific graphics, align graphic direction with color and material stories, translate consumer insights into design, produce tech packs and schematics, collaborate with Product Management, Development, and Apparel teams, and present concepts to leadership to ensure prototype execution and cohesive head-to-toe expressions.
Summary Generated by Built In
WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH
You will report to the EMEA Graphics Footwear Design Manager and collaborate closely with Footwear Design, Product Management, and Development teams across EMEA. You will also partner with Apparel Design counterparts to build cohesive head‑to‑toe concepts, contributing to a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment focused on delivering consumer-right product.
 
WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR
We’re looking for a Senior Footwear Graphic Designer who brings creativity, curiosity, and a strong point of view to storytelling through product. You thrive in a collaborative environment, using insights, culture, and trends to create meaningful designs that connect with local consumers. You’re a versatile problem solver who balances speed with craft, delivering premium, detail-oriented work under tight timelines.
You have a deep understanding of footwear construction and a passion for connecting sport, fashion, and culture into compelling graphic narratives. You’re energized by working across functions and confident presenting ideas to diverse audiences.
 
Key qualifications include:
  • Proven experience in graphic, color, or product design with a strong portfolio demonstrating depth and progression.
  • Strong understanding of footwear construction, tech packs, and schematic development
  • Ability to translate consumer insights into clear visual storytelling
  • Deep knowledge of EMEA consumer trends and cultural insights
  • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Mac-based design tools (3D/AI tools are a plus)
     
WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON
You will help shape expressive, locally relevant footwear collections by creating compelling graphic narratives and visual identities across seasons. You will bring concepts to life through design, storytelling, and close collaboration with cross-functional teams.
You will:
  • Design unique, geo-specific graphics across Men’s, Women’s, and Kids footwear
  • Define graphic direction aligned with color, material, and seasonal narratives
  • Translate consumer and cultural insights into impactful design stories
  • Partner with Product Management to create trend-right concepts
  • Work with Development teams to refine design intent and prototype execution
  • Build and deliver compelling presentations to internal teams and leadership
  • Collaborate with Apparel teams to create cohesive head-to-toe expressions

Skills Required

  • Proven experience in graphic, color, or product design with a strong portfolio demonstrating progression
  • Strong understanding of footwear construction, tech packs, and schematic development
  • Ability to translate consumer and cultural insights into clear visual storytelling
  • Deep knowledge of EMEA consumer trends and cultural insights
  • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Mac-based design tools
  • Experience with 3D and AI design tools
  • Strong collaboration with cross-functional teams (Product Management, Development, Apparel)
  • Confident presentation and communication skills for internal teams and leadership
  • Ability to deliver premium, detail-oriented work under tight timelines

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.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

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The Company
HQ: Beaverton, OR
73,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1972

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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