Job Description
Lead Designer, Energy White Space Footwear & Apparel Graphic Design
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We’re seeking an exceptional Lead Graphic Designer for Energy White Space.
Our north star at W-S is to create products/projects to excite the next generation of top designers and athletes to come work with us to trailblaze and shaping the future of Nike Design. Working on collaborative and non-collaborative projects and drive edge and innovation for Nike design. You need, a high taste level. Fluent in many ways of working with high caliber partners, co-creating and building trust with them. You’re a curious observer, an eager participant, and a cultural sponge, constantly seeking insights to create new aesthetics and new way to nail the proper visual message for each project / product. With a visionary eye for design and a fearless approach to innovation. You create work that disrupts, excites, and redefines. You think differently. You think conceptually. You thrive in collaboration, seamlessly translating between our world and external partners to deliver something entirely new, performance wise and aesthetically.
WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON
You’ll be trail blazing the future of Nike visual world. Implementing innovation with cultural relevancy. Working closely with external collaborators and internal teams, you’ll craft a visual language and worlds that will bring edge and relevancy across the board. From concept to execution. You are creating more than graphics, for example trims creation is attached to your function. At White Space we talk about Graphic Design in the expanded field.
WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH
You’ll collaborate with some of the most creative and innovative minds, external partners, internal designers, developers, product managers, and engineers. Bringing fresh ideas to life from brief to market. You will take part of conversations that push boundaries. As a key voice in the creative process, you’ll inspire both teams and communities, championing innovation at every step.
You will report to the Energy White Space director.
WHAT YOU WILL BRING?
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Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
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5+ years' experience of graphic design, preferably in product creation or in an agency
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Positive personality and energy.
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Passion and understanding of current and emerging design trends and visual culture
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Ability to translate insights into authentic narratives and visual storytelling
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Ability to adapt to change and handle multiple, competing priorities
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Proficient understanding of typography design and trends
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Strong visual and verbal communication skills, able to effectively present design intent to internal and external audiences
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Proficient in sketching, illustration, print and pattern, color theory and layout
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Proficient in graphic applications, development, PR and schematic tools and the apparel product creation processes
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Proficient in Adobe CC and comfortable working within new digital spaces
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Highlight and elevate diverse points of view while fostering an environment of inclusivity
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Experience working and communicating with internal and external partners to ensure the accuracy of intent and graphic execution across a wide range of product types.
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Interest in Product Design in general.
Passion for design, strategic thinking, and curiosity
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