Designer II, Apparel Graphics Express Lane APLA

Nikes APLA Geo Express Lane (GEL) Design team is dedicated to shaping the future of apparel through innovative graphic design connecting with fast-evolving global consumers. As part of GEL youll collaborate with diverse specialists to create inspiring trend-driven products tailored for key citiesTokyo Seoul and Mexico City. This role empowers you to capture fast-moving trends and deliver regionally relevant narratives with speed flexibility and authenticity. We seek a designer who embodies accountability collaboration and creative couragesomeone eager to grow challenge themselves and act independently as a self-driven contributor helping amplify new ideas and deepen consumer connections.

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH

As Designer II Apparel Graphic Design Express Lane APLA youll collaborate with teams across Nikeincluding designers developers product managers and APLA geography expertsto deliver creative concepts that embody Nikes design ethos. This role requires effective teamwork to meet deadlines manage budgets and communicate your vision. By partnering with leaders in Color Material Graphic and Product Design youll help create trend-driven graphics that resonate globally and strengthen consumer connections.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Were seeking a vibrant Graphic Designer II to energize the APLA Express Lane team and create original trend-setting graphics for Nike. Youll craft compelling visual stories that capture the spirit of Tokyo Seoul and Mexico City connecting deeply with local Athletes*. Ideal candidates are creative problem solvers passionate about design and local culture thrive in fast-paced collaboration and bring powerful emotionally resonant ideas to lifeready to make an impact across Asia Pacific and Latin America!

• Bachelors Degree in Fashion Marketing Visual Merchandising Design or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education experience and training.
• 14 years of directly relevant work experience.
• Shows genuine passion for current and emerging design trendsincluding contemporary art sports streetwear and youth cultureand possesses a deep understanding of visual culture shaped by both local APLA and global perspectives.
• Proven ability to create concepts iterate and collaborate with a multidisciplinary product and creative team.
• Ability to translate insights into authentic narratives and visual storytelling.
• Ability to adapt to change and balance multiple competing priorities.
• Professional visual and verbal communication skills and the ability to effectively present design intent to internal and external audiences.
• Proficient ability to apply graphic design skills including drawing/sketching typography ideation use of texture spacing and scale visual presentation development and layout supported by a portfolio of non-computer-based creative art and graphic design.
• Knowledge of apparel graphic application repeat pattern creation printing techniques specific to textiles trim design and understanding how designs will translate from digital to physical.
• Knowledge of apparel product creation and basic knowledge of garment construction.
• Ability to embrace diverse points of view while encouraging an environment of inclusivity.
• Awareness of the Nike brand its design ethos and its cultural relevance. Uses advanced design skills to create original graphics that appropriately reflect Nike brand design ethos.
• Proficient in Adobe CC and comfortable working within new digital spaces.
• Korean Japanese or Spanish proficiency is a plus.

WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON

Join our team to help define Nike APLA Express Lane by designing innovative mens and womens graphics focused on athletic needs. Youll create original graphics patterns prints and trims that showcase speed style and cultural relevance collaborating with teams across Apparel Graphics Footwear Color & Materials Product Management and Development to deliver seasonal designs.

Your daily tasks will include researching consumer trends especially local market insights; building mood boards and concept presentations; sketching and refining graphics; ensuring design precision through cross-functional collaboration; and working directly with development and manufacturing partners for graphic accuracy and quality.

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.