Lead Production Artist, Mens & Womens ACG App & Ftwr Digital Design

The ACG Brand, “All Conditions Gear,” leads Nike in considered design for outdoor sport. With a focus on distinct innovation, location-based research, and a commitment to sustainability, ACG inspires athletes around the world to chase their dreams on the trail. This is your opportunity to help shape the future of ACG and be part of a leading brand in the outdoor industry.

WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

You will report directly to CMG Sr. Design director, while working in collaboration with fellow triad functions. Outside of the Studio, your primary partners will be Apparel Design, Graphic Design, Product Line Management, Technical design. You will be working on product across all of ACG dimensions to support seasonal product creation. This opportunity will require independent and highly detailed thinking.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We’re looking for an exceptional Lead Apparel and Footwear Production Artist to combine their experience, problem-solving abilities, and creativity to help create the future of ACG. The ideal teammate will be a highly creative problem solver. This is someone who doesn’t settle for anything less than the best design and graphic solutions, to meet the needs of the ACG consumer. They’ll be focused on elevating the consumer experience by graphics and graphic art for a range of products while driving an emotional connection through the use of narrative and storytelling. We are looking for a Lead Production Artist to join the ACG CMG Apparel and Footwear Team. We are looking for a technical Designer who loves the production and creation process. 

• We are experts at creating apparel on both physical and digital platforms. 
• We obsess craft, design, pattern cutting, apparel technical knowledge, fit knowledge, making skills.
• This role amplifies product design by delivering flawless execution on production-ready files, is a trusted resource within the team, and creates detailed and accurate graphic schematics. 
• The candidate needs to have a creative mindset and the ability to manage multiple projects in a time-sensitive environment, while keeping production moving forward.
• Outside of the Product design team  your primary partners will be Material Design, Product Design, Product Management and Design Operations.
• Bachelor’s degree in design, 5 years or more of experience at agency or in-house setting, or equivalent combination of relevant education, experience and training
• Strong knowledge of Illustrator and Adobe Suite
• Strong listening, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to navigate ambiguity while continuing to collaborate with the team
• Incredible attention to the details that most people miss
• Ability to multi-task amidst competing priorities
• Curiosity for learning and building a strong design community
• Experience in 3D apparel programs (CLO or Lotta) is a plus
• Understanding of Smartsheets, Airtable, and Miro are a plus
• A love for sports is a bonus but a love for design is essential

TO BE CONSIDERED, YOU MUST SUBMIT A CREATIVE DESIGN PORTFOLIO. PLEASE PROVIDE WEBSITE LINKS OR ATTACH PDF FILES WHEN YOU APPLY.

WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON

• Create original Apparel and Footwear graphic and graphic realated designs that reflect our design philosophy & standards with guidance from senior designers and the Design Directors
• Proactively implement all apparel and footwear production art details including: print schematics, logo art, and trims.
• Partner and clearly communicate with all relevant members within Design, Technical Development and Product Management to ensure feasibility of designs against product creation timelines
• Present solutions and art to the grander product creation team working on ACG.
• Create presentation materials that effectively communicate the concept behind the seasonal designs to internal audiences.
• Build awareness of current trends, color, and sports-related products through market research with a clear connection to consumer needs.
• Provide graphic design support for broader Apparel and Footwear Design team as needed, outside of assigned projects.

Your goal is to aim for product excellence by partnering with key stakeholders cross-functionally on the product creations process, and help bring the vision for the future of Nike ACG Apparel & Footwear products to life. The daily responsibilities of this role are wide-ranging, ambitious, and exciting.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees and job applicants. We offer a number of accommodations to complete our interview process including screen readers, sign language interpreters, accessible and single location for in-person interviews, closed captioning, and other reasonable modifications as needed. If you discover, as you navigate our application process, that you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please complete the Candidate Accommodation Request Form.