Lead Designer, Womens Footwear Studio Graphic Design

Nike

3.7

(41)

Miami, FL

Why you should apply for a job to Nike:

  • 60% say women are treated fairly and equally to men
  • 56% say the CEO supports gender diversity
  • Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members.

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    Position summary

    , and Product Management to bring elevated design to life on some of Nike's most iconic and future-forward products. From conceptual research to final execution, your work will include:

    • Authoring compelling graphic stories and design systems for footwear uppers, outsoles, sockliners, packaging, and branding.

    • Presenting ideas and stories through mood boards, mockups, visual centers, and storytelling decks.

    • Overseeing projects from kickoff through execution while ensuring brand integrity and design excellence.

    • Supporting and mentoring designers on the team while contributing to a culture of collaboration and innovation.

    WHO WILL YOU WORK WITH

    You will report to the Design Director of Women's Footwear Graphics and work alongside a passionate team of graphic designers. You will collaborate with cross-functional partners including Footwear Designers, Color Designers, Material Designers, Product Managers, Developers, and Brand Teams. You will also be a key voice in creative strategy sessions and consumer concepting across multiple categories within Women's.

    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.

    • 5+ years of relevant experience in graphic or product design, preferably with experience in footwear, apparel, or consumer products.

    • Bachelor's degree in design or related field or equivalent combination of education, experience, and training.

    • A compelling, well-curated portfolio that demonstrates:

    • Strong conceptual storytelling through graphics.

    • Design excellence across materials, colors, finishes, packaging, and branding.

    • Ability to create across a wide range of aesthetics and consumers.

    • Proven success designing graphics for physical products with a clear understanding of scale, placement, and production constraints.

    • Ability to translate consumer, cultural, and trend insights into meaningful visual stories.

    • High proficiency in Adobe Illustrator; knowledge of Photoshop, Grasshopper, VectorRaster, Patternodes, TouchDesigner, and 3D tools a plus.

    • Excellent presentation and communication skills with an ability to influence and inspire across teams.

    • Strategic thinking and the ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and stakeholders with grace.

    • Experience mentoring or leading junior designers a plus.

    • Passion for elevating women's stories through design and sport.

    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.

    Why you should apply for a job to Nike:

  • 60% say women are treated fairly and equally to men
  • 56% say the CEO supports gender diversity
  • Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members.