Lead Designer, Footwear & Apparel Expression, Nike Basketball Signature Athlete

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR We’re looking for an exceptional Lead Designer, Footwear and Apparel Expression (Color, Graphics, Materials), who can bring experience, creative problem-solving, and a clear point of view to help shape what’s next for Nike Basketball.

Inspired by the signature athlete, you’ll help define the visual expression of Nike Basketball across footwear and apparel—bringing together sport, style, and performance in a modern, meaningful way. This role requires broad exploration, thoughtful curation, and a clear creative point of view.

The ideal teammate is a visionary designer with exceptional taste, a refined aesthetic perspective, and a deep commitment to craft. They pursue elevated solutions with a sharp eye for detail, proportion, and storytelling, creating products that resonate with consumers on and off the court.

With strong cultural awareness and an understanding of emerging trends, they will shape distinctive expressions that raise the bar for creativity, desirability, and aesthetic excellence. Bachelor's degree in Design or related field.

Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training. At least 5-6 years in design or related field. Exceptional knowledge of design, art, and fashion, as well as passion for sport and youth culture Ability to translate consumer knowledge and insights into creative solutions and narratives.

Ability to articulate design intent and strategy Strong Photoshop, Illustrator skills Solid knowledge of manufacturing processes and materials Must be able to generate a broad range of concepts and solutions for each project Experienced with presentation programs: Keynote, PowerPoint, Acrobat, etc.

Contribute and align to shared team culture and behaviors Motivated and hardworking about bringing others along Collaborator with skill in connecting the dots Speaks up with courage for self and the team Open-minded, good listener, receptive to candid feedback and diverse points of view Being a hooper is not