Lead, Apparel Graphics Designer, Local Creation GC

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NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world’s best athletes. It is a place to explore potential, obliterate boundaries and push out the edges of what can be. The company looks for people who can grow, think, dream and create. Its culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding imagination. The brand seeks achievers, leaders and visionaries. At NIKE, Inc. it’s about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game. Nike Local Creation GC is one of Nike’s fastest product engines, enabling designers to connect with geo-specific consumers quickly and effectively. As part of the Local Creation Design organization, this role focuses on creating inspiring products tailored to specific marketplaces and geographic audiences, capturing fast-moving trends and delivering regionally relevant narratives with flexibility and speed. The Local Creation team’s mission is to amplify and incubate new ideas while advancing consumer favorites and serving local consumers with products that offer greater relevance and immediacy. We seek a candidate who embodies our values of authenticity, accountability, collaboration, and courage—someone eager to grow, challenge themselves, and operate independently as a self-driven contributor.

LOOKING FOR We’re looking for a Lead Apparel Graphic Designer to join our dynamic, fast-paced design team in Shanghai, China. This role will work closely with cross-functional partners across Design, Product Management, Development, Merchandising, and Marketing. The ideal candidate is an energetic designer who can build an emotional connection with Greater China consumers through brand-led narratives and storytelling. As part of a team of Apparel Graphic Designers, this person will contribute to graphic expression excellence across a range of Greater China consumer, sport, and lifestyle business opportunities. They will bring the vision of key collaborators to life while maintaining our brand objectives within each design story and curating expressions through a hyper-local lens for target consumers. This designer has a strong eye for detail, a passion for premium craft, and the ability to create highly covetable products that connect with Greater China consumers through authentic local narratives. They can work independently, navigate ambiguity, manage multiple timelines, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to bring ideas from concept through execution. WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH This is an individual contributor role reporting to the Senior Manager, Apparel Graphic Design , Local Creation GC . You’ll collaborate closely with key functional partners throughout the product creation process, including: GC Apparel and Footwear Design teammates across categories GC Product Management and Development teams GC Merchandising and Marketing partners Global Design counterparts and Nike Creative stakeholders You’ll also engage with external vendors and suppliers to bring your designs to life, ensuring alignment with Nike’s brand standards and regional consumer expectations. WHAT YOU BRING Education: A BA, BFA, MA, or MFA in Graphic Design or a related field is preferred, or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training.

5–7 years of professional graphic design experience, preferably in the apparel or sports industry, with strong expertise in graphic execution for apparel products. Comprehensive understanding of apparel materials and construction, tech packs, and schematic development. Ability to translate consumer insights into authentic narratives and visual storytelling; develop concepts holistically; and create cohesion across product elements, including color, silhouettes, and key looks within a collection. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and adhere to timelines. Deep knowledge of Greater China consumers, with a proven track record of designing for this marketplace.