Graphic Designer 3

Work options Hybrid Onsite: Mon-Thurs Title: Graphic Designer 3 Location: Beaverton, OR Duration: 6 months contract 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. What You Will Work On Working on carryover styles by sourcing line art from previous seasons Coordinating with the product management team to align on strategy Updating designs to align with creative briefs Graphic Design Assisting with ideation, concept development, and branding Leading team projects and completing individual projects independently Developing print, packaging, 3D retail displays, event signage, logo systems, imagery, video, and collateral materials Effectively utilizing computerized systems throughout the design process Project Management Managing internal briefings, timelines, and work-back schedules Overseeing budget management and supplier coordination Reviewing specs and recommending production alternatives Maintaining quality production standards Cost Control Estimating all aspects of project development Offering production alternatives to deliver the best product within budget Negotiating costs, reviewing billing, and providing budget reconciliation Supplier Liaison Arranging the purchasing of goods and services from domestic and international vendors Developing vendor evaluation criteria and evaluating vendors Client Liaison Acting as a liaison among Nike managers across Image Design, Marketing, Product Design, and other teams Communicating project details, design requirements, scheduling needs, and graphic materials to internal and external stakeholders What You Bring 5+ years of experience in graphic design, preferably related to apparel (footwear or accessories experience will also be considered) Strong organizational skills Ability to work independently Expertise in Adobe Suite Strong aptitude for design thinking and design awareness 3D software knowledge Product experience, including knowledge of ink applications, trims, and related techniques (product-focused, not branding) Schematic creation experience Portfolios should include examples of schematic creations Skills That Will Make You Stand Out Experience with Vizcom and/or CLO Experience with Smartsheets and/or Airtable for documentation tracking #J-18808-Ljbffr Nike