Graphic Designer 2Hybrid

Title: Graphic Designer 2

Location: Beaverton, OR

Duration: 2-month contract

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, it’s about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Create original graphic designs that reflect Nike’s design ethos under the direction of Design management.
• Provide design support for higher-level designers as needed.
• Act as a liaison among Nike managers (Image Design, Marketing, Product Design, etc.) and outside agencies, communicating project details, design requirements, scheduling needs, and graphic materials.
• Arrange the purchasing of goods and services from domestic and international vendors, and evaluate vendor capabilities.
• Manage individual projects from initial concept development to final production and distribution.
• Attend internal briefings, manage timelines, schedule work-back schedules, and coordinate with suppliers.
• Review specifications, recommend production alternatives, and maintain quality production standards.
• Negotiate costs, review billing, and provide budget reconciliation.

WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON

• Development of print, packaging, 3-D retail displays, event signage, logo systems, imagery, video, and collateral materials.
• Use computerized systems effectively throughout the design process.
• Manage both individual projects and groups of projects to stay within stated budgets.
• Estimate all aspects of project development and offer production alternatives to deliver the best product within defined budgets.
• Understand technical aspects, terminology, and equipment involved in film, print, and collateral production.
• Utilize Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop proficiently in daily design tasks.
• Apply strong typography illustration skills across various design formats.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING

• Minimum of 2–4 years of experience in a graphic design role.
• A BFA in Graphic Design is helpful but not required.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Strong skills in typography illustration.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of the fashion industry is a plus.