Senior Manager, NFL & MLB Apparel Graphic Design

BECOME A PART OF THE NIKE, INC TEAMNIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world's best athletes. It is a place to explore potential, obliterate boundaries and push outthe edges of what can be. The company looks for people who can grow, think, dream and create. Its culture thrives by embracingdiversity and rewarding imagination. The brand seeks achievers, leaders and visionaries. At Nike, it’s about each person bringingskills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.The NFL Uniform Design Team creates the future of sport by exploring the intersection of the Gridiron, Community, and Culturethrough authentic, narrative-driven uniform design. This team brings inspiration and innovation to some of the world’s biggestathletes, on some of the biggest stages, to the most passionate fans all over the world.WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?We are looking for an exceptional Product Design Storyteller with proven design excellence, curiosity, problem solving tenacity,and a passion for making those around them better. This designer will play a key role in authoring powerful narratives that inspireathletes, franchises, and fans worldwide. They thrive in ambiguity, are driven by curiosity and lead with optimism. Their creativetalent is equaled by their ability to think strategically and consciously champion ground-breaking thinking and the thinking oftheir teammates. They play a key role in the conceptualization, design, and development of uniform graphics and brandingelements. These designers have an affinity for world-building and storytelling through uniform design, integrating narrativeelements that resonate with fans and athletes. This designer also plays a key role in the mentoring and development of juniordesigners, fostering their growth and skills within the design team and Nike Design community.WHAT WILL YOU WORK ON?You will be responsible for the conceptualizing narratives across multiple NFL Uniforms and product spaces through GraphicVisual Centers and Presentations. If this is you, you’ll be working with Internal and External Product and Design partners aligningon construction, development, insights, and various presentation gates. A typical day/week consists of working closely with yourUniform Design teammates to ensure we’re creating the future of sport across the NFL. This can range from brainstorm sessionson creative strategies to meetings designed to review uniform designs are achieving the desired goal.WHO WILL YOU WORK WITH?You will work closely with the Design Director, Product Leadership, and External NFL Partners to help Nike create the future ofnarrative driven uniform design across the NFL. You will be reporting directly to the NFL Uniforms Design Director and will beworking closely with cross functional partners internally as well as key collaborators externally across the NFL.WHAT YOU WILL BRING? TO BE CONSIDERED, YOU MUST SUBMIT A CREATIVE DESIGN PORTFOLIO. PLEASE PROVIDE WEBSITE LINKS OR ATTACHPDF FILES WHEN YOU APPLY.Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.8+ years' experience of graphic design, preferably in product (footwear/apparel) creation or in an agencyWell-curated portfolio showcasing a variety of projects that demonstrate a strong, effective methodology for research, inspiration, design development, problem solving, process, and final execution.Working directly with a diverse range of consumers/athletes*Contribution to the initiation, development and implementation of in-depth research leading to product story-tellingA positive attitude while working on projects with challenging briefs and through ambiguity to successful completionPrioritizing workload across short-term and long-range projects with varying levels of complexityMotivates and mentors designers and other teammates within project settingDemonstrates self-awareness, with ability to articulate their strengths, opportunities, and takeawaysWell informed and stays connected to sport, cultural and graphic design trendsExpert knowledge and ability of product design, including ideation, development, specification, and final execution of designs that balance innovation, performance, and styleHigh Degree of proficiency in Adobe Illustrator is a must, Adobe InDesign, and Adobe Photoshop is a plusCreatively agile and adept in innovative thinking, visioning and problem solvingCompetency in 3D design tools is a plus, but desire to learn and apply is a mustExpert narrative development and communication skills, including the ability to prepare and deliver project presentations to Senior leadership and External PartnersA deep understanding of Typography, Color Theory, Brand Identity, and Design PrinciplesExcelling communication and presentation skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teamsMust have a passion for storytelling and the ability to translate narratives into compelling visual elementsWe 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. 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.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.SummaryLocation: Beaverton, OregonType: Full time