Graphic Designer II, Mens Basketball NBA Apparel

The Mens Basketball NBA Uniform Team creates the future of sport by exploring the intersection of Court Community and Culture through authentic narrativedriven uniform design. This team brings inspiration and innovation to some of the worlds biggest athletes on some of the biggest stages to the most passionate fans all over the world.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR

As our Apparel Graphic Designer II you will combine your experience problem solving abilities and creativity to bring to life NBA Uniform narratives through graphic design that reflects Nikes design ethos and is trend relevant to the athlete and the consumer across all tiers of apparel from court to fan. You should have an affinity for worldbuilding and storytelling through uniform design integrating narrative elements that resonate with fans and athletes. This designer should also be able to thrive in ambiguity be driven by curiosity and lead with optimism. The designs you create will be industry leading trend right and will consistently incorporate consumer/athlete insights through powerful storytelling emotional connectivity and relevance.

WHAT WILL YOU WORK ON

You will be responsible for supporting the ideation creation and development of the NBA Uniform team. This will be done through the design of seasonal visual centers conceptualization of creative narratives and creation of product schematics for apparel development. If this is you youll be working with Internal and External Product and Design partners aligning on construction development insights and various presentation gates. A typical day/week consists of working closely with your Uniform Design teammates to ensure were creating the future of sport across the NBA. This can range from brainstorm sessions on 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 NBA Partners to help Nike create the future of narrative driven uniform design across the NBA. You will be reporting directly to the NBA Uniforms Design Director and will be working closely with cross functional partners internally as well as key collaborators externally across the NBA.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING

• TO BE CONSIDERED YOU MUST SUBMIT A CREATIVE DESIGN PORTFOLIO. PLEASE PROVIDE WEBSITE LINKS OR ATTACH PDF FILES WHEN YOU APPLY.
• Bachelors Degree in Design Art or a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience and training.
• 14 years of graphic design experience in an agency inhouse setting or closely related role in product creation.
• Wellcurated portfolio showcasing a variety of projects that demonstrate a strong effective methodology for research inspiration design development problem solving process and final execution.
• High Degree of proficiency in Adobe Illustrator is a must Adobe InDesign and Adobe Photoshop is a plus
• Competency in 3D design tools is a plus but desire to learn and apply is a must
• An understanding of Typography Color Theory Brand Identity and Design Principles
• Passion and understanding of current and emerging design trends as well as visual culture.
• A positive attitude while working on projects with challenging briefs and through ambiguity to successful completion.
• Ability to translate insights into authentic narratives and visual storytelling.
• Ability to adapt to change and balance multiple contending priorities.
• Knowledge of apparel product creation and basic knowledge of garment construction is a plus
• Ability to embrace diverse points of view while encouraging an environment of inclusivity.
• Demonstrates selfawareness with ability to articulate their strengths opportunities and takeaways
• Well informed and stays connected to sport cultural and graphic design trends

We offer a number of accommodations to complete our interview process including screen readers sign language interpreters accessible and single location for inperson 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.