Graphic Designer 3

Work options: Hybrid Onsite: Mon-Thurs Title: Graphic Designer 3 Location: Beaverton, OR Duration: 6 months 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 Work On In this role, you will support the ACG team in a highly collaborative, cross-functional capacity. You must be a strong team player who works well across departments. Key responsibilities include: Working on carryover styles by sourcing line art from previous seasonsCoordinating with the product management team to align on strategyUpdating designs to align with creative briefs Graphic Design: Using advanced design skills with general direction from Design management, you will create original graphic designs that reflect Nike's design ethos. Responsibilities include: Assisting with ideation, concept development, and brandingLeading team projects and completing individual projects independentlyDeveloping print, packaging, 3D retail displays, event signage, logo systems, imagery, video, and collateral materialsEffectively utilizing computerized systems throughout the design process Project Management: Partnering with functional teams from initial concept through final production and distribution. Responsibilities include: Managing internal briefings, timelines, and work-back schedulesOverseeing budget management and supplier coordinationReviewing specs and recommending production alternativesMaintaining quality production standards Cost Control: Managing individual and grouped projects within stated budgets. Responsibilities include: Estimating all aspects of project developmentOffering production alternatives to deliver the best product within budgetNegotiating costs, reviewing billing, and providing budget reconciliation Supplier Liaison: Responsibilities include: Arranging the purchasing of goods and services from domestic and international vendorsDeveloping vendor evaluation criteria and evaluating vendors Client Liaison: Responsibilities include: Acting as a liaison among Nike managers across Image Design, Marketing, Product Design, and other teamsCommunicating project details, design requirements, scheduling needs, and graphic materials to internal and external stakeholders What You Bring 5+ years of experience in graphic design, preferably related to apparel (footwear or accessories experience will also be considered)Strong organizational skillsAbility to work independentlyExpertise in Adobe SuiteStrong aptitude for design thinking and design awareness3D software knowledgeProduct experience, including knowledge of ink applications, trims, and related techniques (product-focused, not branding)Schematic creation experiencePortfolios should include examples of schematic creations Skills That Will Make You Stand Out Experience with Vizcom and/or CLOExperience with Smartsheets and/or Airtable for documentation tracking