WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

We are looking for a highly motivated and passionate Senior graphic apparel designer seeking to elevate the world of Major League Baseball through compelling uniform designs and distinct team collections that serve athletes during game time, practice and lifestyle.

This designer will play a key role in conceptualizing, curating, and creating performance product stories that inspires and resonates with MLB Athletes and Fans. The designer will have the opportunity to contribute and design across multiple sports.

This role requires a visionary. A designer with a high level of passion, taste and a profound understanding of sports, style, and modern make. You must have a strong graphic and visual acumen combined with forward-thinking creativity to develop new perspectives and narratives from genuine athlete / market insights.

We are seeking for a designer that's driven by curiosity, creativity, problem solving and leads with optimism. The designer must possess a collaborative spirit and must be able to manage multiple projects effectively.

Just as in sports, we are looking for a designer who wants to win by building, motivating and influencing others.

WHAT WILL YOU WORK ON?

As a Senior Designer, you will be responsible for driving groundbreaking MLB uniform designs and compelling team collections that push the boundaries of sport, story telling and innovation. Your work will involve executing a collaborative vision that aligns Nike, MLB teams and athlete insights.

You will be responsible for translating authentic insights through meaningful a visual center comprised of graphics, trims and print applications that stand out on the world's biggest stages.

Your accountabilities include but not limited to contributions to the creative vision, leading team meetings and communicating critical information. Ensuring design progress and meeting deadlines. Presenting design concepts and seasonal initiatives to internal and external audiences while maintaining Nike's best interests.

WHO WILL YOU WORK WITH?

You will report to a Design Director and partner closely with Graphic and Apparel designers, as well as cross-functional teammates and external licensing partners. You will have the opportunity to work directly with Athletes and teams in a collaborative environment where a diverse vision comes to life.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING?

• Bachelor degree or higher in Product Design, Graphic Design, or equivalent combination of relevant education, experience, and training.
• Well-curated portfolio showcasing a variety of projects that demonstrate a strong, effective methodology for research, inspiration, design development, problem solving, process and final execution.
• Strong in sketching, illustration, typography, brand identity, and color theory skills.
• Proficiency in digital design software (Creative Suite). High Degree of proficiency in Adobe Illustrator is a must. Adobe InDesign, Keynote and Adobe Photoshop is a plus. Must be open to working in new digital spaces.
• Deep understanding of make and manufacturing processes.
• Profound knowledge and stays connected to sports, current and cultural emerging design trends.
• Knowledge of apparel creation including ideation, development, specification, and final execution of designs that balance innovation, performance, and style.
• Proven ability to inspire and drive creative direction through product execution.
• Collaborative spirit and flexibility to manage multiple projects, work with both internal and external partners, and cross-functional teams efficiently.
• Strong communication and presentational skills.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees and job applicants. 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 committed to employing a diverse workforce. 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.

Benefits

Whether it's transportation or financial health, we continually invest in our employees to help them achieve greatness - inside and outside of work. All who work here should be able to realize their full potential.