Senior Designer, Footwear Graphics, Local Creation EMEA

Position Type

Full Time

Career area

Design

Location

Colosseum 1, Hilversum, North Holland 1213 NL, Netherlands

Job ID

R-86936

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

You will report to the EMEA Graphics Footwear Design Manager and collaborate closely with Footwear Design, Product Management, and Development teams across EMEA. You will also partner with Apparel Design counterparts to build cohesive head‑to‑toe concepts, contributing to a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment focused on delivering consumer-right product.

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

We’re looking for a Senior Footwear Graphic Designer who brings creativity, curiosity, and a strong point of view to storytelling through product. You thrive in a collaborative environment, using insights, culture, and trends to create meaningful designs that connect with local consumers. You’re a versatile problem solver who balances speed with craft, delivering premium, detail-oriented work under tight timelines.

You have a deep understanding of footwear construction and a passion for connecting sport, fashion, and culture into compelling graphic narratives. You’re energized by working across functions and confident presenting ideas to diverse audiences.

Key qualifications include:

Proven experience in graphic, color, or product design with a strong portfolio demonstrating depth and progression.

Strong understanding of footwear construction, tech packs, and schematic development

Ability to translate consumer insights into clear visual storytelling

Deep knowledge of EMEA consumer trends and cultural insights

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Mac-based design tools (3D/AI tools are a plus)

WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON

You will help shape expressive, locally relevant footwear collections by creating compelling graphic narratives and visual identities across seasons. You will bring concepts to life through design, storytelling, and close collaboration with cross-functional teams.

You will:

Design unique, geo-specific graphics across Men’s, Women’s, and Kids footwear

Define graphic direction aligned with color, material, and seasonal narratives

Translate consumer and cultural insights into impactful design stories

Partner with Product Management to create trend-right concepts

Work with Development teams to refine design intent and prototype execution

Build and deliver compelling presentations to internal teams and leadership

Collaborate with Apparel teams to create cohesive head-to-toe expressions

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.