Brand & Graphic Designer

Role overview

Nike is seeking contract Brand & Graphic Designers to join its talent community for upcoming opportunities. The work is based in Beaverton, Oregon, with an additional location in Boston, Massachusetts. The arrangement is hybrid, with onsite work expected Monday through Thursday.

This role focuses on creating visual design solutions that support Nike’s product, brand, and business teams. The work may span apparel graphics, footwear concepts, production artwork, digital assets, and executive-facing presentations across categories such as basketball, sportswear, Jordan Brand, accessories, golf, and enterprise strategy.

About the company

Nike is a global brand built around performance, innovation, creativity, and ambition. The environment values people who can think boldly, adapt quickly, and contribute original ideas in a fast-evolving setting.

Responsibilities

• Create graphic assets for apparel, footwear, and accessories across seasonal product lines.
• Prepare technical schematics, production-ready artwork, and files for factory handoff using Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop.
• Develop fresh graphics, typography, print treatments, and pattern concepts aligned with Nike’s brand and category direction.
• Support design, product, and business stakeholders with presentations, storytelling visuals, and brand collateral.
• Work closely with product designers, materials teams, PLMs, production partners, and brand marketing.
• Deliver work accurately and efficiently within a seasonal workflow that moves quickly.

Requirements

• Background in graphic design, ranging from Production Artist to Senior or Lead Designer level.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop.
• A portfolio that shows relevant graphic design work.
• Prior exposure to apparel graphics, footwear design, technical schematics, or brand design is preferred.
• Good understanding of sportswear, streetwear, or athletic product categories.
• CLO 3D or similar 3D apparel design tools are an added advantage.
• Ability to work with Keynote or Figma.

Eligibility

Professionals interested in contract Brand & Graphic Designer opportunities with Nike may express interest for future openings and be included in the company’s contract talent pool.

Additional information

Typical title: Brand & Graphic Designer.

Locations mentioned: Beaverton, OR and Boston, MA.

Work setup: Hybrid, with onsite presence required from Monday through Thursday.

This posting is for future contract opportunities rather than a single immediate opening.

Brand context

Nike describes itself as a company that values imagination, diversity, leadership, and continual creative growth.