Become a Part of the NIKE, Inc. Team

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, Inc. designs the future. At NIKE, Inc. designers chase their curiosities and build what’s next, shaping the culture and advancing human potential. The Design teams include artists, inventors and specialists, all with different focuses, including color and material experts, and apparel, footwear and graphic designers. Nike designers look to the future, aggressively pursuing materials, ideas and forms that further elevate the athlete experience, raise the bar for modern style and reduce environmental impact.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are currently looking for a Production Artist II, to support the Catalyst Apparel Design Team. The Catalyst Team works on highly visible product across external collaborations at Nike spanning a wide range of designers, artists, and entertainers.

This role requires someone who has a keen eye for detail, is organized and can work in a fast-paced environment alongside the creative apparel design team.

We are looking for someone who can:

• Create and maintain 100% accurate apparel CAD line art along with creating detail sketches for apparel design construction.
• Create and maintain material & trim shopping lists with accurate content including supplier information.
• Create tech packs with designers to ensure design vision execution.
• Correspond with factory developers to update tech packs and shopping lists.
• Assist with design board build out.
• Work with product management teams to send packages to external partners.
• Create and maintain templates for presentations, swatch and material trims, and assist with presentation/meeting tools as needed.

WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON

The Production Artist will support the Apparel Designers to create and finalize garment details across many seasonal collections. This role will require a strong eye with precision for all garments and accessories in a collection. This role will span multiple seasons and collections, therefore looking for someone advanced in time management. A typical day could include many cross functional discussions, tech pack creations and handoffs, as well as maintaining the tools that bring product to life.

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH

You will be working with multiple teams: design, development, and operations to help support seasonal apparel product creation. This opportunity will require independent and strong collaborative skills to communicate with your teams and meet project deadlines across multiple seasons and projects.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Bachelors Degree in Design, Art or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience and training.
• 5+ years of technical design or development experience in an agency, in-house setting, or closely related role in product creation.
• Passion and understanding of current and emerging design trends, as well as visual culture.
• Ability to adapt to change and balance multiple, contending priorities in a time sensitive environment.
• Professional visual and verbal communication skills, and the ability to effectively present design intent to internal and external audience.
• Knowledge of apparel product creation and basic garment construction preferred.
• Proficient in Adobe CC, specifically Illustrator, and comfortable working within new digital spaces.
• Ability to embrace diverse points of view while encouraging an environment of inclusivity.

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NIKE, Inc. is a growth company that looks for team members to grow with it. Nike offers a generous total rewards package, casual work environment, a diverse and inclusive culture, and an electric atmosphere for professional development. No matter the location, or the role, every Nike employee shares one galvanizing mission: To bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete* in the world.

NIKE, Inc. is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.