Nike · 2 months ago
Senior Manager, NSW Graphic Design
Beaverton, Oregon
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expNike, Inc. is a leading sportswear company that seeks to explore potential and push boundaries. The Senior Manager of NSW Graphic Design will lead a team in conceptualizing narratives across collections while collaborating with various teams to deliver innovative graphic design that aligns with the brand's ethos.
ApparelE-CommerceFashionLifestyleProduct DesignRetailSporting Goods
Responsibilities
Leading a small team responsible for conceptualizing narratives across multiple collections through Graphic Visual Centers and Presentations
Working with Product and Design partners aligning on construction, development, insights, and various presentation gates
Leading Apparel and Footwear Design teammates to ensure creation of the future of sport/culture across NSW
Conducting brainstorm sessions on creative strategies and meetings to review graphics, apparel, footwear, materials and color design to achieve desired goals
Providing direction and strategic design leadership for multiple categories, driving cohesive storytelling and seasonal alignment between product dimensions
Overseeing multiple reports, managing workload, setting priorities, and ensuring high quality design outcomes that meet seasonal goals and deadlines
Partnering with business, merchandising, and product creation teams to develop and deliver presentations that clearly communicate design intent and narrative to leadership and cross-functional partners
Traveling domestically and internationally to factories and vendor partners to review sampling, materials, and production execution, ensuring design integrity through final product
Managing freelance resources, external vendors, and budget allocations to ensure effective resourcing and creative impact
Qualification
Required
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 creation or in an agency
Strong understanding of the competitive fashion, streetwear, and lifestyle brand landscape, with an ability to identify and translate cultural insights into differentiated product stories
A 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
Proven ability to lead, motivate, and mentor designers, fostering creative excellence and professional growth across multiple teams and categories
When needed, acts as a proxy for the Design Director, representing the team's creative vision and priorities across both Footwear and Apparel
Provides direction and strategic design leadership for multiple categories, driving cohesive storytelling and seasonal alignment between product dimensions
Oversees multiple reports, managing workload, setting priorities, and ensuring high quality design outcomes that meet seasonal goals and deadlines
Partners with business, merchandising, and product creation teams to develop and deliver presentations that clearly communicate design intent and narrative to leadership and cross-functional partners
Travels domestically and internationally to factories and vendor partners to review sampling, materials, and production execution, ensuring design integrity through to final product
Deep understanding of the apparel and footwear product creation process and the role of graphics, trims, and branding in driving distinction and storytelling
Expert narrative development and communication skills, including the ability to inspire and influence at all levels of the business
The ability to remain curious, motivated, and optimistic while navigating ambiguity and adapting to change
High degree of proficiency in Adobe Illustrator; proficiency in Adobe Photoshop. Digital design acumen in Adobe CC
Demonstrated ability to collaborate and art direct freelance and external creative partners
Manages freelance resources, external vendors, and budget allocations to ensure effective resourcing and creative impact
Embraces diverse points of view and fosters an inclusive, collaborative, and empowering team environment
Preferred
Competency in 3D design, AI, and emerging design tools a major plus
Company
Nike
Nike is a retail brand that provides the sale of apparel, footwear, sports equipment, and accessory products.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$239MKey Investors
Pershing Square Capital Management
2024-08-17Post Ipo Equity· $239M
1980-12-02IPO
Leadership Team
Elliott Hill
President and Chief Executive Officer
Muge Erdirik Dogan
EVP & Chief Technology Officer, NIKE, Inc.
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