Senior Manager, Apparel Graphics Design, 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 creation engines, enabling designers to connect with geo-specific consumers quickly and effectively. Reporting into 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 driving and extending consumer favorites, 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 act independently as a self-driven leader .

LOOKING FOR We’re looking for a Senior Manager, Apparel Graphic Design to join our dynamic and fast-paced design team. Based in Shanghai, China, this role will work closely with cross-functional partners across Design, Product Management, Product Development, Merchandising, and Marketing. The ideal candidate is a seasoned creative leader with broad apparel industry experience and the ability to lead a team of designers in developing and executing multiple creative expressions across our brand. They will drive graphic expression excellence across Greater China Sport and Lifestyle business opportunities and lead the execution of multiple categories through a hyper-local lens for our target consumers. This leader has a strong eye for detail, deep expertise in premium craft, and the ability to create highly covetable products that connect with Greater China consumers through authentic local narratives. They can operate independently, bring the brand vision to life, nurture creativity within the team, navigate ambiguity, manage multiple timelines, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to take ideas from concept through execution. WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH This is a people leadership role reporting to the Director, Apparel Design, Local Creation GC. In this role, you will partner closely with cross-functional teammates throughout the product creation process to deliver innovative, consumer-right product solutions for the Greater China marketplace. 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.

8+ years of professional graphic design experience in the apparel or sportswear industry, with extensive expertise in graphic creation, application, and execution for apparel products. Experience in creative leadership and people management, with a strong understanding of apparel consumer segments and profiles across multiple dimensions, preferably in the Greater China market. Comprehensive understanding of apparel materials, garment construction, tech packs, and schematic development. Strong ability to translate consumer insights into authentic narratives and compelling visual storytelling. Ability to develop concepts