Designer II, Basketball Branded & Signature Footwear & Apparel Graphic Design

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, Inc. it’s about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH

You will be helping to drive graphic strategy and vision while working with multiple teams of designers, developers, and product managers across Basketball Branded & Signature Footwear and Apparel to deliver creative concepts that are in line with the Nike Design Ethos. This opportunity will require tight-knit collaboration to meet deadlines, ensure feasibility of designs, and communicate the creative story behind your work to internal partners. You will work closely with Design, Color, Development, and Product Management teammates to create compelling consumer experiences that connect with athletes, franchises, and fans.
 

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

As our Designer II, you will bring creativity, curiosity, and strong problem-solving skills to translate seasonal narratives into compelling graphic design solutions across Basketball Footwear and Apparel. You will create original graphics that reflect the future of Nike Basketball while connecting athlete, consumer, and cultural insights through powerful storytelling.

We are looking for a strong design storyteller with a passion for sport, visual culture, and innovation. The ideal candidate possesses an affinity for world-building and narrative creation, integrating authentic stories that resonate with athletes and fans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design, Product Design, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 1-4+ years of relevant graphic design experience.
• Passion for current and emerging design trends and visual culture.
• Ability to translate insights into authentic narratives and visual storytelling.
• Strong visual, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of branding, typography, graphic systems, and print techniques.
• Ability to execute graphics across a variety of applications and product mediums.
• Knowledge of product creation and basic understanding of footwear and/or apparel construction.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud.
• Strong collaboration skills and an inclusive mindset.
• Portfolio showcasing creative excellence and storytelling.

WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON

You will help shape the future of Nike Basketball by creating graphics that bring athlete stories, product narratives, and seasonal concepts to life across Branded & Signature Footwear and Apparel.

From concept development to production-ready artwork, you will partner with Design, Color, Development, and Product Management teams to deliver compelling product experiences. A typical day may include concepting graphic narratives, building graphic toolboxes, reviewing samples, and presenting work to cross-functional partners while balancing athlete insights, consumer trends, and business needs. You'll contribute to the graphic direction of Basketball while helping create the future of sport for athletes and fans worldwide.
 

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.

NIKE, Inc. is a growth company that looks for team members to grow with it. Nike offers a generous total rewards package, casual work environment, a diverse and inclusive culture, and an electric atmosphere for professional development. No matter the location, or the role, every Nike employee shares one galvanizing mission: To bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete* in the world.

NIKE, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.