Nike is a global sportswear company that is known for its athletic shoes, apparel, and equipment. Nike is one of the world’s largest suppliers of athletic footwear and apparel.
Expert Designer, Kids Sportswear Apparel Graphic Design
WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH
This opportunity involves partnering with Design Leadership and category team members in Design, Development and Merchandising to ensure design feasibility while meeting price points, merchandising needs and product creation timelines, from concepting through to production.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We are seeking an open-minded exceptional Expert Product Graphic Designer who combines creativity, collaborative problem-solving skills, and experience to help shape the future of our brand.
Distilling this cultural and consumer information to create best-in-class graphic narratives that inspire and surprise our consumer. This role requires a high level of passion and creativity, along with the versatility and focus to contribute to graphic direction and strategy through the product creation process. It takes a dedicated leader and teammate that knows how to collaborate and translate sophisticated insights into authentic narratives, while driving design solutions that elevate the future of Nike Kids apparel.
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- Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience, and training.
- 8+ years’ experience of graphic design, preferably in product (footwear and apparel) creation in-house or at an agency.
- Ability to adapt to change and handle multiple, competing priorities.
- Master visual and verbal communication skills, able to effectively present design intent to internal and external audiences.
- Passion and understanding of current and emerging design trends, as well as visual culture.
- Ability to translate consumer knowledge and insights into product solutions and narratives.
- Master of graphic craft, typography, graphic applications, prints, processes and tools.
- Strong Adobe CC skills (Illustrator & Photoshop) and comfortable working within new digital spaces.
- Passion for empowering our Athletes* and Kids and making their dreams come true.
- Ability to embrace diverse points of view while fostering an environment of inclusivity.
- Contribute and align to shared team culture and behaviors.
WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON
You’ll be responsible for creating original and trend-driven designs for Nike Kids Sportswear Apparel. This role requires a keen eye for detail, a strong sense of graphics and composition, and the ability to translate design concepts into commercially viable on trend designs. The ideal candidate will be a highly creative problem solver who brings engagement and curiosity to the kids apparel graphics.
Concepting and building out narratives that will inspire and influence our consumer. To accomplish this, you will collaborate with your design, development and business partners to ensure all details are recorded and delivered as presented. From trims to print applications and cost considerations you will be challenged by a wide range of responsibilities and experiences. Accountabilities include but are not limited to speaking with athletes, consumers, external partners and contributing to the creative vision of Nike Kids. Leading team meetings and cascading critical information to ensure the project hits all deadlines. Presenting design concepts and seasonal initiatives to internal and external audiences while always keeping to Nike Kids best interests.
Product Research Associate
Expression of Interest for: Product Research roles
Locations: Beaverton, OR | Boston, MA
As a Product Research Associate contractor at Nike, you can do work with impact. To be considered for future Product Research Associate opportunities, express your interest now, and be added to the Nike Contract Talent Community and the Product Research Associate Talent Pool.
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
- Support product teams by gathering and analyzing research to inform design, development, and strategy.
- Conduct market, consumer, and trend research to identify opportunities and validate concepts.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate insights into actionable recommendations.
- Help maintain research documentation and organize findings for easy access and reference.
WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON
- Competitive analysis and benchmarking across product categories.
- Consumer surveys, interviews, and usability testing to gather feedback.
- Synthesizing data into reports and presentations for internal stakeholders.
- Tracking industry trends and emerging technologies relevant to product innovation.
WHAT YOU WILL BRING
- Strong analytical and communication skills with attention to detail.
- Experience with research methods—quantitative and qualitative—and tools like Excel, Google Sheets, or survey platforms.
- A curious mindset and interest in product development and consumer behavior.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Program Manager
WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON
You will lead the critical transition from old manufacturing equipment to new systems, ensuring completion by end of fiscal year. This role focuses on defining tools and processes to support organizational excellence in program and project management.
Vision and Strategy:
- Develop vision, strategy and deliverables for large international programs
- Ensure program alignment with business strategies and budgets
- Own the business case for the program
- Establish and maintain cross-functional and regional coordination
Organization, Planning and Execution:
- Maintain ultimate responsibility for program objectives within financial and resource constraints
- Manage project dependencies and build effective program teams
- Oversee vendor contracts, relationships, performance, and communications
- Facilitate manufacturing equipment transition as primary deliverable
Project Management Support:
- Ensure proper project management staffing across all program projects
- Help develop project objectives and scope
- Serve as escalation point for issues impacting cost, schedule, or performance
- Chair program steering committee meetings
- Provide consistent stakeholder communication and senior leadership reporting
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
- Work closely with manufacturing teams and leaders
- Partner with engineering leaders in design, tooling, and process engineering
- Coordinate with facilities and quality teams
- Collaborate with project management teams
WHAT YOU BRING
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree preferred (not required)
- 10+ years of directly relevant program management experience
- Comprehensive experience as business/process leader or industry expert
- PMP certification preferred
Technical Skills:
- Ability to accurately manage program schedules with multiple project schedules
- Project management software experience (Smartsheets, JIRA)
- Expert stakeholder management capabilities
- High-level communication and reporting skills
- Risk mitigation experience
Essential Soft Skills:
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to keep teams on track
- Drive operations and execute consistently on deliverables
- Adhere to aggressive timelines
- Work effectively in ambiguous situations
- Decisive and strategic thinking
- Prioritize effectively under pressure
- Empathetic leadership style
- Foster collaborative culture
- Resilient and adaptive
- Results-oriented mindset
Work Environment:
- On-site role at Air MI Oregon facility
- Standard work hours, 5 days per week on-site
- Possible week-long travel to St. Louis Air MI facility
- Immediate start preferred due to time-sensitive nature
- 2-3 rounds of interviews expected
Demand Planner
Expression of Interest for: Demand Planner roles
Locations: Beaverton, OR
As a Demand Planner contractor at Nike, you can do work with impact. To be considered for future Demand Planner opportunities, express your interest now, and be added to the Nike Contract Talent Community and the Demand Planner Talent Pool.
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
As a Demand Planner, you will play a key role in forecasting product demand to ensure optimal inventory levels and support supply chain efficiency. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams—including sales, marketing, and operations—to align demand plans with broader business objectives.
WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON
- Develop and maintain demand forecasts using historical data, market trends, and business insights
- Monitor forecast accuracy and adjust plans to reflect changing conditions
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to gather input and align on projections
- Support inventory planning, replenishment strategies, and product lifecycle management
- Analyze performance metrics to identify opportunities for process and forecast improvement
WHAT YOU WILL BRING
- Strong analytical and forecasting skills, with attention to detail
- Experience using demand planning tools, ERP systems, and Excel-based analytics
- Solid understanding of supply chain, merchandising, and inventory management principles
- Ability to work with large datasets and translate insights into actionable recommendations
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills across teams and functions
Project Coordinator
- Innovative Technology; High Quality Products, Self-Empowerment
- Globally Responsible; Sustainable Products, Diversity of Thought
- Celebration of Sports; If You Have a Body, You are an Athlete
Title: Project Coordinator
Location: Beaverton, OR
Duration: 7 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.
Nike Technology designs, creates and implements the methods and tools needed to make the world’s largest sports brand run faster, smarter and more securely. Global Technology teams aggressively innovate the solutions needed to help employees navigate Nike’s rapidly evolving landscape. From infrastructure to security and supply chain operations, Technology specialists drive growth through top-flight hardware, software and enterprise applications. Simply put, without Nike Technology, there are no Nike products.
Our team needs a strong project coordinator. If you’re the one, here’s what you’d be responsible for:
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Project Planning & Scheduling: Assist in work breakdown sessions, create initial project schedules, and maintain them under the Project Manager’s guidance.
- Resource Management: Help define project resource requirements and maintain resource plans.
- Communication: Support the execution of communication plans, provide status updates, and report on project health and progress to stakeholders.
- Metrics & Reporting: Collect key project metrics and health indicators to monitor and report on project performance.
- Budget & Cost Management: Assist with managing project costs, compiling budget data, and tracking actuals against forecasts.
- Risk Management: Assist in defining risk management plans, analyzing risks, and developing mitigation strategies.
WHAT YOU WILL BRING
- Experience: A minimum of 3 years of experience in project coordination/management
- Communication & Collaboration: Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including executives and creative departments.
- Attention to Detail: Demonstrated ability to produce polished, error-free presentations that effectively communicate key messages and uphold Nike’s high standards of quality.
- Corporate & Athletic Mindset: Experience working in corporate or brand-driven environments, with the ability to tailor communication for executive-level audiences. A passion for sports, innovation, and the Nike culture is a strong plus.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in supporting senior executives, global marketing teams, or investor relations in a fast-paced, creative environment.
- Familiarity with data visualization tools and techniques to convey performance metrics and strategic insights.
