Lead Designer, Footwear & Apparel Expression, Nike Basketball Signature Athlete
📍 Job Overview
Job Title: Lead Designer, Footwear & Apparel Expression, Nike Basketball Signature Athlete
Company: Nike
Location: Beaverton, Oregon, United States
Job Type: Full time
Category: Design Operations / Product Design
Date Posted: July 27, 2026
Experience Level: 5-10 Years
Remote Status: On-site
🚀 Role Summary
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Drive the creative vision and aesthetic direction for Nike Basketball signature athlete footwear and apparel, focusing on color, graphics, and materials.
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Translate consumer insights and cultural trends into compelling product narratives and expressions that resonate with athletes and consumers.
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Lead design concept generation and development, ensuring a high level of craft, detail, and storytelling across all product touchpoints.
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Foster a collaborative design environment, working closely with cross-functional teams to achieve product excellence and innovation.
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Champion Nike's design ethos and brand values, pushing creative boundaries while maintaining a deep understanding of sport, style, and performance.
📝 Enhancement Note: This role is highly specialized within product design, requiring a strong understanding of the intersection between sports performance, athlete branding, and consumer-facing aesthetics. The "Operations" aspect here relates
Application Requirements
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Design or a related field and 5-6 years of professional design experience. Candidates must provide a design portfolio and demonstrate proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and presentation software.