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Nike

Designs and sells athletic shoes and apparel

Graphic Designer - Kids NSW, Sport Tees Graphic Design

Full-Time
No salary listed
Senior
Bachelor's
Beaverton, OR, USA
In Person
Art, Graphics & AnimationGraphic Design

About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree in Design, art, or a related field, or a suitable combination of education, experience, and training, is required.
  • A creative design portfolio must be submitted with the application through website links or PDF files.
  • At least 8 years of apparel graphic design experience, including demonstrated leadership experience, is required.
  • A strong portfolio demonstrating excellence in illustration, typography, and concept-driven design is required.
  • Experience working in high-volume graphic categories such as tees is required.
  • A strong understanding of product creation and graphic application is required.
  • Expertise in illustration, typography, graphic composition, and visual storytelling is required.
  • Advanced concept development and conceptual thinking skills are required to transform insights into compelling graphic narratives.
  • The ability to create distinctive and scalable graphic systems that define category expression is required.
  • A clear point of view on youth culture, sport, entertainment, art, and emerging visual trends is required.
  • The ability to influence partners across design, product, and business functions through storytelling and vision is required.
  • The ability to balance creative innovation with consumer relevance and business impact is required.
Responsibilities
  • Define and champion the creative vision for Kids Tees graphic design.
  • Drive excellence in illustration, typography, graphic composition, and conceptual storytelling.
  • Create graphics that connect with kids through culture, sport, and imagination.
  • Develop scalable graphic systems that balance innovation, consistency, and marketplace relevance.
  • Identify emerging trends and translate them into future-forward design opportunities.
  • Establish design principles and creative frameworks that guide seasonal product creation.
  • Partner with cross-functional leaders to align creative strategy and product vision.
  • Provide creative direction and mentorship to designers, elevating overall team capability and craft.
  • Lead presentations and storytelling for leadership reviews and key milestones.
  • Elevate the standard of graphic design excellence across the Kids organization.
  • Drive the creation and execution of graphic direction for Kids Tees, delivering a consistent pipeline of compelling, consumer-right product across seasons.
  • Drive concept development, review illustration and typography systems, align with partners on product strategy, and optimize team workflows.
  • Elevate the design quality and craft of Kids Tees graphics at scale.
  • Establish a distinctive point of view through illustration, typography, and concept.
  • Deliver consistent, high-quality graphics across large assortments.
  • Create systems that enable both creativity and efficiency.
  • Strengthen alignment between creative storytelling and business needs.

About the company

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Nike

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Nike designs and sells athletic footwear, apparel, equipment, and accessories for sports and everyday use. The group includes the Nike and Jordan brands and its owned subsidiary Converse, with products ranging from running shoes and basketball footwear to training clothing and casual sneakers. Most finished products are made by independent contract manufacturers, while Nike develops materials, cushioning systems, and product designs. It earns revenue by selling to wholesale customers and through its own stores and digital channels, with additional licensing arrangements for its brands. Nike began in 1964 as Blue Ribbon Sports and is headquartered near Beaverton, Oregon.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Beaverton, Oregon

Founded

1964

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What believers are saying

  • Margins improved despite sales pressure: Nike reported gross margin rising 60 basis points to 42.8% in October 2026 results.
  • Running momentum strengthened: Nike reported five straight quarters of double digit currency neutral running growth in June 2026.
  • Employee benefits include stock purchases: Nike advertises an employee stock purchase plan, with benefits varying by region and role.

What critics are saying

  • China demand weakened: Nike reported Greater China revenue falling 22% on a reported basis in October 2026 quarterly results.
  • Footwear supply is concentrated: Four contract manufacturers accounted for about 60% of Nike Brand footwear production in fiscal 2026.
  • Retail schedules limit flexibility: Nike's current Birmingham sales associate role requires availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays.

What makes Nike unique

  • Air cushioning has dedicated production: Nike owns Air Manufacturing Innovation, operating component facilities in Oregon, Missouri, and Vietnam.
  • Athlete testing has dedicated scale: Nike's LeBron James Innovation Center provides 84,000 square feet of sport research space.
  • UK launches use controlled access: Nike's SNKRS Draw allocates purchase opportunities through timed entries and random selection.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Remote Work Options
  • Flexible Work Hours

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-3%

1 year growth

-1%

2 year growth

-1%
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Oct 16th, 2026
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