Lead Designer, Apparel Graphics, Local Creation EMEA

Position Type Full Time Career area Design Location Colosseum 1, Hilversum, North Holland 1213 NL, Netherlands Job ID R-86938* Become a Part of the NIKE, Inc. Team

NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world’s best athletes. It’s a place where passionate individuals come together to create the future of sport. We are unapologetic about who we are and what we’re after—bringing innovation and inspiration to every athlete* in the world. We look for athletes who can push boundaries, elevate our potential and continue leading us to greatness. The next tastemakers, playmakers, risk takers and glue players. Are you game?

WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

This role reports to the EMEA Local Creation Apparel Graphic Design Manager and partners closely with Apparel, Color, Product, and Footwear Design teammates across EMEA. You will work collaboratively with Product Management and Development teams, as well as Global Graphics, Material, and Color Design partners, to create compelling consumer experiences and connected head-to-toe product expressions. This role also engages with business and creative leadership stakeholders across Nike to bring locally relevant product stories to life.

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for an imaginative and consumer-focused graphic designer who is inspired by the intersection of sport, culture, fashion, and storytelling. You bring a strong visual point of view and enjoy transforming insights, trends, and ideas into meaningful graphic narratives that resonate with consumers across EMEA. You thrive in a collaborative and fast-moving environment, balancing creativity with agility to deliver impactful design solutions. You are energized by working across multiple projects, building strong partnerships, and bringing seasonal product stories to life through elevated graphic expression. You approach challenges with curiosity, adaptability, and a growth mindset, and you are motivated by creating authentic consumer connections through design.

• A background in graphic design, apparel design, visual communication, or a related creative discipline, gained through education, professional experience, or a combination of both.
• Demonstrated experience creating graphics and visual storytelling for apparel, fashion, sport, lifestyle, or related consumer products.
• Proficiency with design and visualization tools, including Adobe Creative Suite and other emerging digital design platforms.
• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to articulate creative concepts and collaborate effectively across teams.
• A portfolio that showcases creative thinking, graphic excellence, storytelling, and a strong understanding of contemporary design and visual culture.

WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON

You will help shape graphic design narratives that connect with EMEA consumers through trend-relevant and market-specific apparel collections. Working across multiple business opportunities, you will bring seasonal creative direction to life while balancing innovation, speed, consumer relevance, and business objectives.

• Lead the creation and execution of graphic design concepts at both product and collection level.
• Translate consumer insights, market trends, and cultural influences into authentic graphic storytelling.
• Create elevated graphic solutions that strengthen Nike’s brand voice and consumer connection in the marketplace.
• Partner closely with Apparel, Footwear, Color, Product Management, and Development teams to deliver cohesive product experiences.
• Drive design excellence from concept through prototype reviews and final production execution.
• Make informed graphic, print, trim, and application decisions while considering product objectives and operational requirements.
• Present design ideas clearly and confidently, incorporating feedback to continuously strengthen creative outcomes.

Portfolio Requirement To be considered for this role, candidates should provide a portfolio that demonstrates their creative capabilities, design process, and relevant graphic design experience. Portfolio links or PDF submissions are encouraged as part of the application process.

*The role will be closed on the 10th of August.*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 an equal opportunity employer. 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.

What You Can Expect OUR HIRING GAME PLAN

01 Apply

Our teams are made up of diverse skillsets, knowledge bases, inputs, ideas and backgrounds. We want you to find your fit – review job descriptions, departments and teams to discover the role for you.

02 Meet a Recruiter or Take an Assessment

If selected for a corporate role, a recruiter will reach out to start your interview process and be your main contact throughout the process. For retail roles, you’ll complete an interactive assessment that includes a chat and quizzes and takes about 10-20 minutes to complete. No matter the role, we want to learn about you – the whole you – so don’t shy away from how you approach world-class service and what makes you unique.

03 Interview

Go into this stage confident by doing your research, understanding what we are looking for and being prepared for questions that are set up to learn more about you, and your background.