JR286 is hiring : Senior Graphic Designer (Performance Equipment) in Torrance

Overview Senior Graphic Designer (Performance Equipment) role at Nike JR286. Location : Torrance, CA or Beaverton, OR. Focus on baseball promo products with color and graphic execution across gloves, protective gear, and accessories, using CAD and art skills to bring designs to life. Support the design of inline performance products, crafting custom colorways and compelling graphics for Sports Marketing. While rooted in baseball, this role may support other sports. The ideal candidate is a strong conceptual thinker with a keen eye for trends, color, and storytelling, and is comfortable collaborating across teams and managing projects from concept through execution.

Please include a digital portfolio in the Documents tab or include a link to your online portfolio in the Links tab of your application.

What You’ll Do Own part of Promo / Sports Marketing Design with category teammates by executing design briefs / requests on calendar.

Design inline Performance soft goods such as gloves and accessories for the performance baseball / football / golf categories.

Collaborate with Design Lead to develop seasonal creative strategies for graphics that align with brand direction.

Create original, on-brand graphics across all product categories needed, with a focus on Performance Sports (Football / Baseball / Basketball / Golf).

Design inline products that balance in the performance space with soft goods innovation, function, and aesthetic appeal.

Translate trend research, consumer insights, and brand DNA into compelling product designs and visual narratives.

Work closely with Design Lead to design, prepare detailed tech packs, specifications, and presentation materials for Performance Sports.

Contribute to color, material, and finish (CMF) direction and product storytelling.

Participate in design reviews and present work to internal stakeholders with clarity and confidence.

Mentor and provide guidance to junior designers and contractors as needed.

Work with Design Lead and gather / interpret insights from athletes and trend / market research.

Collaborate with Promo team for in-depth meetings and training on cross-functional category initiatives essential to the Promo categories.

Partner with cross-functional teams in Design, Development and PLM to ensure design is commercial and adheres to price points and timelines.

Maintain a proactive, independent decision-making mindset and manage multiple SKUs across deadlines.

Create and coordinate graphic implementation at each stage of the product process with Design Lead : concept design review, prototype / sample review, line finalization, and approval.

Attend inline COE and Promo Meetings to understand inline products for Promo (Football / Baseball / Golf / Basketball).

Attend weekly PLM Tracker meetings for Football / Baseball / Golf / Basketball and other Promo categories.

Other duties as assigned.

What to Bring 7+ years of related Product Design / Industrial Design in the sports industry or similar.

BFA / BA / BS in Industrial Design, Graphic Design, or related design education preferred.

Advanced understanding of design and project storytelling.

Strong sketching / rendering skills in multiple mediums with rapid ideation, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop and Sketchbook.

Expert working knowledge of Adobe CS and Microsoft Office programs.

Extensive knowledge of technical materials, construction methods and manufacturing processes for hard goods and soft goods.

Ability to work independently or in a team; positive contributor to team dynamics.

KNowledge of SolidWorks, Rhino, Maya 3D, Fusion 360 is a plus.

Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment; meticulous, self-driven, and strong interpersonal skills.

Ability to work effectively in a team.

Additionally The position is located in Beaverton, Oregon at Nike World Headquarters or Torrance, California at JR286 World Headquarters.

Domestic travel to Beaverton or Torrance up to four times per year.

What We Offer Responsible Time Off

On-site Company gym with access to personal trainer

Summer Hours

Professional development workshops

Employee product discounts on selected brands

Seniority level Associate

Employment type Full-time

Job function Design

Industries Sporting Goods Manufacturing

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