Senior Manager, NFL & MLB Apparel Graphic Design

BECOME A PART OF THE NIKE INC TEAM

NIKE Inc. does more than outfit the worlds 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 its about each person bringing
skills 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 Culture
through authentic narrative-driven 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
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 inspire
athletes franchises and fans worldwide. They thrive in ambiguity are driven by curiosity and lead with optimism. Their creative
talent is equaled by their ability to think strategically and consciously champion ground-breaking thinking and the thinking of
their teammates. They play a key role in the conceptualization design and development of uniform graphics and branding
elements. These designers have an affinity for world-building and storytelling through uniform design integrating narrative
elements that resonate with fans and athletes. This designer also plays a key role in the mentoring and development of junior
designers 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 Graphic
Visual Centers and Presentations. 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 NFL. 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 NFL Partners to help Nike create the future of
narrative driven uniform design across the NFL. You will be reporting directly to the NFL Uniforms Design Director and will be
working closely with cross functional partners internally as well as key collaborators externally across the NFL.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING

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• Bachelors 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 agency

• 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.

• Working directly with a diverse range of consumers/athletes*

• Contribution to the initiation development and implementation of in-depth research leading to product story-telling

• A positive attitude while working on projects with challenging briefs and through ambiguity to successful completion

• Prioritizing workload across short-term and long-range projects with varying levels of complexity

• Motivates and mentors designers and other teammates within project setting

• Demonstrates self-awareness with ability to articulate their strengths opportunities and takeaways

• Well informed and stays connected to sport cultural and graphic design trends

• Expert knowledge and ability of product design including ideation development specification and final execution of designs that balance innovation performance and style

• High Degree of proficiency in Adobe Illustrator is a must Adobe InDesign and Adobe Photoshop is a plus

• Creatively agile and adept in innovative thinking visioning and problem solving

• Competency in 3D design tools is a plus but desire to learn and apply is a must

• Expert narrative development and communication skills including the ability to prepare and deliver project presentations to Senior leadership and External Partners

• A deep understanding of Typography Color Theory Brand Identity and Design Principles

• Excelling communication and presentation skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams

• Must have a passion for storytelling and the ability to translate narratives into compelling visual elements

We 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.