Expert Graphic Designer, Global Jordan Apparel_

The Jordan Design team is inspired by the Greatest of All Time and is focused on continuing to deliver product that is made and engineered to the exact specification of championship athletes. On and off the court, we want our consumers and athletes to feel confident in the way they look and feel, the same way the greatest player who ever played the game felt every time he laced up his J’s. Jordan Design is a high-performance team that works together, pushes the boundaries, and always stays focused on delivering the best product for the consumer.WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?We’re looking for an outstanding Expert Product Graphic Designer to combine their experience, problem solving abilities, and creativity to help build the future of Jordan Apparel! As our Expert Designer in Jordan, you'll apply your design skills to build original, style-led designs that accurately reflect Jordan’s design philosophy and lead the industry through innovation. You will be encouraged to be a collaborative partner among our cross-functional team and complete business priorities. Through continued research and consumer connection, you will need to quickly anticipate and identify key trends that translate into culturally relevant products. This person should be passionate about bringing to life the seasonal creative direction by leading a team through their knowledge of product excellence and collaboration.WHAT WILL YOU WORK ON?As our Expert Product Graphic Designer, you will work under the direction of the Design Director to create innovative designs for Performance product lines and partner with cross-functional teams on product development, from concepting through to production. You will be partnering with the Jordan Apparel Designers, Color Designers, Developers, and Product Line Managers, to bring to life the seasonal creative direction. This opportunity also involves partnering with Design Leadership and category team members in Design, Development and Merchandising to ensure design feasibility while meeting price points, merchandising needs and product creation timelines. You'll provide guidance and leadership to Designers and team members and share knowledge, experience, and product excellence with others. From concepting seasonal collections, to working with manufacturing partners, to communicating directly with athletes and collaborators, the daily responsibilities of this role are wide ranging, ambitious, and rewarding.WHO WILL YOU WORK WITH?You will be partnering with several cross-functional teams, including – Apparel Design, Color Design, Product Management and Development teams, in bringing to life the seasonal creative direction through Apparel Graphic Design and Innovation.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.+ Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or related field or equivalent combination of education, experience and training.+ 8+ years' experience of graphic design, preferably in Apparel product creation or in an agency+ Passion and understanding of current and emerging design trends, as well as visual culture.+ Ability to translate consumer knowledge and insights into product solutions and narratives.+ Strong Adobe CC skills (Illustrator & Photoshop) and comfortable working within new digital spaces.+ Passion for design craft, innovation, graphic applications, prints, processes and tools.+ Strong illustration, typography, brand identity, and color theory skills.+ Knowledge of repeat pattern creation, printing techniques specific to textiles, understanding how designs will translate from digital to physical+ Knowledge of apparel product creation and basic knowledge of garment construction+ Positive personality and energy.+ Ability and passion to lead, mentor and onboard Design teammates.+ Contribute and align to shared team culture and behaviors.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 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, protected veteran status, or disability. NIKE is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call +1 503-671-4156 and let us know the nature of your request, your location and your contact information.