Designer II, NFL & MLB Apparel Graphic Design

BECOME A PART OF THE NIKE, INC.TEAM

NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world's best athletes. It is a place to explore potential, obliterate boundaries and push outthe edges of what can be. The company looks for people who can grow, think, dream and create. Its culture thrives by embracingdiversity and rewarding imagination. The brand seeks achievers, leaders and visionaries. At Nike, it’s about each person bringingskills 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 world’s biggest athletes, on some of the biggest stages, to the most passionate fans all over the world.

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITHYou will help drive narrative strategy, creative vision, and design excellence across multiple NFL and MLB uniform programs while partnering closely with designers, developers, product managers, and brand partners. Together, you will create compelling concepts and storytelling systems that embody Nike Design values and shape the future of sport through uniform, sideline, and fanwear expressions.This opportunity requires strong collaboration, strategic thinking, and a team-first mindset. You will work closely with cross-functional partners to navigate timelines, align on key milestones, ensure design feasibility, and deliver elevated creative solutions that meet both athlete and consumer needs. Equally important, you will be responsible for communicating the story behind the work, building compelling Graphic Visual Centers and presentations that inspire internal and external audiences.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FORAs our Graphic Designer II, you will combine your creativity, strategic thinking, and problem-solving abilities to build compelling narratives that connect athletes, franchises, and fans. You will create graphic narratives and visual languages that define the future of NFL and MLB uniforms, while extending seamlessly into sideline, training, and fanwear collections. Your work will be industry-leading, culturally relevant, and rooted in athlete, fan, and consumer insights.

• Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design, Product Design or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience, and training.
• 1-4+ years directly relevant work experience.
• Passion and understanding of current and emerging design trends, as well as visual culture.
• Ability to translate insights into authentic narratives and visual storytelling.
• Ability to adapt to change and balance multiple, contending priorities.
• Professional visual and verbal communication skills, and the ability to effectively present design intent to internal and external audiences.
• Knowledge of branding, typography, and visual identity.
• Ability to translate graphics into graphic applications (ie screenprints, trims, sublimation, etc)
• Knowledge of apparel product creation and basic knowledge of apparel construction.
• Proficient in Adobe CC and comfortable working within new digital spaces. (Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator is a must).
• Ability to embrace diverse points of view while encouraging an environment of inclusivity.

WHAT YOU WILL WORK ONJoin our team and help shape the future of sport through the power of storytelling, design, and innovation. Where creativity meets performance, you will craft compelling narratives that come to life across NFL and MLB uniform systems, sideline collections, and fanwear experiences. Your role will involve building Graphic Visual Centers, storytelling frameworks, and presentation tools that inspire athletes, franchises, and fans while driving the future of uniform design. The ideal candidate needs to be hardworking, versatile, collaborative and a highly creative problem solver. Driving Graphic Design excellence through the connection of trend, design, and craft.

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.