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Oregon's creative designer job market spans Nike's global headquarters in Beaverton, Portland's dense concentration of agencies and tech firms, and a growing number of remote-first companies hiring internationally. Employers across apparel, software, and digital media regularly sponsor H-1B and O-1 visas for qualified designers with specialized skills.
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This is an individual contributor opportunity reporting to the NA GEL Design Director and involves working directly with the NA footwear design team and the NA Product Management and Development teams, as well as Nike creative and business stakeholders. You’ll also play a mentorship role, guiding junior designers and contributing to the creative leadership culture within the North America team.
If this is you, you will be helping to lead the NAEL, Jordan design team in creating unique, geo-specific collections across Men’s, Women’s and Kids product on a seasonal basis. This will include setting distinct color and material direction, developing original content and product storytelling. The Principal Designer will work closely with:
- Graphic Designers to develop prints, patterns and trims.
- Product Management teams to build engaging, trend-driven narratives that meet the needs of target consumers.
- Development teams to communicate design intent, help with schematic creation and review and workshop prototypes.
The ideal candidate will also be responsible for managing and designing presentation materials and presenting concepts to internal teams and leadership as well as external partners.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Nike Express Lane is one of the fastest product engines at Nike, enabling designers to connect with geo-specific consumers quickly and effectively. This competitive advantage allows the team to capture current and developing market trends as well as regionally relevant narratives with flexibility and speed. We are looking for a candidate who is an experienced creative leader who embraces an entrepreneurial spirit and will thrive in a team environment.
We are looking for an experienced creative leader with an entrepreneurial mindset who thrives in a collaborative environment. This individual embodies our values of authenticity, accountability, collaboration, and courage, while operating with independence and a strong self-driven approach. They have a proven track record of influencing internal and external partners, setting a clear vision, and executing decisively.
The ideal Principal Designer will lead seasonal material direction and color strategy for footwear within the North America Express Lane business. They will play an active role in shaping the creative process, bringing strong cross-functional communication skills and the ability to present compelling concepts to diverse audiences. This designer is a strategic thinker and versatile problem solver, comfortable navigating ambiguity and delivering high impact solutions in a fast-paced environment, with a deep understanding of footwear construction, color theory, textiles, and emerging design and fashion trends.
Education
BA/BFA/MA/MFA preferred in graphic design, fashion design, industrial design, apparel design, material design, or textile design. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training.
Experience:
- Preferred design experience: 8+ years
- People management experience: Nice to have
- Experienced mentor supporting junior designers' growth in a collaborative, inclusive creative team.
- Comprehensive knowledge of current and emerging design and fashion trends in sportswear and streetwear footwear and apparel.
- Willingness and ability to travel seasonally.
- Expert-level knowledge in Color and Materials Design for products.
- Strong understanding of footwear construction, schematic development and tech pack creation.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and timelines at once.
- Strong understanding of end-to-end product creation process.
- Ability to translate consumer insights into thoughtful narratives and graphic storytelling.
- Strong visual and verbal presentation skills; able to effectively show and communicate design intent to internal and external audiences.
- Experience in leading a cross-functional team of developers and project managers through design and creation.
- Professional level experience using Illustrator & Photoshop; Miro.
WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON
The Principal Footwear Color & Materials Designer is a creative leader who thrives in fast-paced, multicultural environments, always looking to break new ground and push the boundaries of possibility for Jordan Brand. This role shaping seasonal product stories across for all genders, while actively seeking innovative approaches and new opportunities to elevate the Jordan Brand.
Key responsibilities include developing material and color strategies for NA Express Lane, presenting ideas to varied audiences, and managing complex projects within tight deadlines. The role demands strong problem-solving, project management, and collaboration skills, plus expertise in North America specific design trends. Essential are knowledge of footwear construction, color theory, and textiles, as well as adaptability and experience working with factory partners on innovative designs.
- Uses sophisticated skills to create product expressions that align with global creative direction, seasonal key concepts, gender strategies, franchise journeys, geo assortments and connect with the NA consumer.
- Drive the seasonal color and materials strategy for the NA footwear by leveraging consumer insights and market trends to craft innovative palettes, trims, and applications that deliver compelling product stories.
- Partner with Product Management, and Development to build trend-driven assortments, communicate design intent, review prototypes, and refine execution.
- Obsess storytelling and share the “why” behind the work. Present concepts clearly to internal teams, leadership, and external partners, effectively communicating the purpose behind design decisions.
- Manage design deliverables and project timelines, planning and executing product details, reviewing samples, resolving feasibility issues, and ensuring timely project completion.
- Demonstrate strong trend mining skills with a deep connection to consumer and city trends; in-depth knowledge of Nike DNA and the color blocking of iconic footwear models is an advantage.
- Mentoring junior designers and contribute to the studio’s creative culture.
We offer a number of accommodations to complete our interview process including screen readers, sign language interpreters, accessible and single location for in-person interviews, closed captioning, and other reasonable modifications as needed. If you discover, as you navigate our application process, that you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please complete the Candidate Accommodation Request Form.
WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH
This is an individual contributor opportunity reporting to the NA GEL Design Director and involves working directly with the NA footwear design team and the NA Product Management and Development teams, as well as Nike creative and business stakeholders. You’ll also play a mentorship role, guiding junior designers and contributing to the creative leadership culture within the North America team.
If this is you, you will be helping to lead the NAEL, Jordan design team in creating unique, geo-specific collections across Men’s, Women’s and Kids product on a seasonal basis. This will include setting distinct color and material direction, developing original content and product storytelling. The Principal Designer will work closely with:
- Graphic Designers to develop prints, patterns and trims.
- Product Management teams to build engaging, trend-driven narratives that meet the needs of target consumers.
- Development teams to communicate design intent, help with schematic creation and review and workshop prototypes.
The ideal candidate will also be responsible for managing and designing presentation materials and presenting concepts to internal teams and leadership as well as external partners.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Nike Express Lane is one of the fastest product engines at Nike, enabling designers to connect with geo-specific consumers quickly and effectively. This competitive advantage allows the team to capture current and developing market trends as well as regionally relevant narratives with flexibility and speed. We are looking for a candidate who is an experienced creative leader who embraces an entrepreneurial spirit and will thrive in a team environment.
We are looking for an experienced creative leader with an entrepreneurial mindset who thrives in a collaborative environment. This individual embodies our values of authenticity, accountability, collaboration, and courage, while operating with independence and a strong self-driven approach. They have a proven track record of influencing internal and external partners, setting a clear vision, and executing decisively.
The ideal Principal Designer will lead seasonal material direction and color strategy for footwear within the North America Express Lane business. They will play an active role in shaping the creative process, bringing strong cross-functional communication skills and the ability to present compelling concepts to diverse audiences. This designer is a strategic thinker and versatile problem solver, comfortable navigating ambiguity and delivering high impact solutions in a fast-paced environment, with a deep understanding of footwear construction, color theory, textiles, and emerging design and fashion trends.
Education
BA/BFA/MA/MFA preferred in graphic design, fashion design, industrial design, apparel design, material design, or textile design. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training.
Experience:
- Preferred design experience: 8+ years
- People management experience: Nice to have
- Experienced mentor supporting junior designers' growth in a collaborative, inclusive creative team.
- Comprehensive knowledge of current and emerging design and fashion trends in sportswear and streetwear footwear and apparel.
- Willingness and ability to travel seasonally.
- Expert-level knowledge in Color and Materials Design for products.
- Strong understanding of footwear construction, schematic development and tech pack creation.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and timelines at once.
- Strong understanding of end-to-end product creation process.
- Ability to translate consumer insights into thoughtful narratives and graphic storytelling.
- Strong visual and verbal presentation skills; able to effectively show and communicate design intent to internal and external audiences.
- Experience in leading a cross-functional team of developers and project managers through design and creation.
- Professional level experience using Illustrator & Photoshop; Miro.
WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON
The Principal Footwear Color & Materials Designer is a creative leader who thrives in fast-paced, multicultural environments, always looking to break new ground and push the boundaries of possibility for Jordan Brand. This role shaping seasonal product stories across for all genders, while actively seeking innovative approaches and new opportunities to elevate the Jordan Brand.
Key responsibilities include developing material and color strategies for NA Express Lane, presenting ideas to varied audiences, and managing complex projects within tight deadlines. The role demands strong problem-solving, project management, and collaboration skills, plus expertise in North America specific design trends. Essential are knowledge of footwear construction, color theory, and textiles, as well as adaptability and experience working with factory partners on innovative designs.
- Uses sophisticated skills to create product expressions that align with global creative direction, seasonal key concepts, gender strategies, franchise journeys, geo assortments and connect with the NA consumer.
- Drive the seasonal color and materials strategy for the NA footwear by leveraging consumer insights and market trends to craft innovative palettes, trims, and applications that deliver compelling product stories.
- Partner with Product Management, and Development to build trend-driven assortments, communicate design intent, review prototypes, and refine execution.
- Obsess storytelling and share the “why” behind the work. Present concepts clearly to internal teams, leadership, and external partners, effectively communicating the purpose behind design decisions.
- Manage design deliverables and project timelines, planning and executing product details, reviewing samples, resolving feasibility issues, and ensuring timely project completion.
- Demonstrate strong trend mining skills with a deep connection to consumer and city trends; in-depth knowledge of Nike DNA and the color blocking of iconic footwear models is an advantage.
- Mentoring junior designers and contribute to the studio’s creative culture.
We offer a number of accommodations to complete our interview process including screen readers, sign language interpreters, accessible and single location for in-person interviews, closed captioning, and other reasonable modifications as needed. If you discover, as you navigate our application process, that you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please complete the Candidate Accommodation Request Form.
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Which companies in Oregon sponsor visas for creative designers?
Nike in Beaverton is among the most active sponsors for creative designer roles in Oregon, given its scale in brand, product, and digital design. Portland-based companies including Adidas America, Intel, and a range of independent agencies and software firms also have sponsorship histories. Sponsorship volume generally correlates with company size, so larger employers with established HR and legal infrastructure are more likely to sponsor.
Which visa types are most common for creative designer roles in Oregon?
The H-1B is the most commonly used visa for creative designer roles in Oregon, provided the position qualifies as a specialty occupation requiring a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field such as graphic design, visual communication, or interaction design. The O-1A or O-1B may apply for designers with a demonstrable record of distinction. Some roles also see TN visa sponsorship for Canadian and Mexican nationals where the occupation fits the USMCA classification list.
Which cities in Oregon have the most creative designer sponsorship jobs?
Portland accounts for the largest share of creative designer sponsorship activity in Oregon, driven by its concentration of technology companies, branding agencies, apparel brands, and media firms. Beaverton, directly adjacent to Portland, is significant specifically because of Nike's campus. Eugene has some activity tied to the University of Oregon and regional design firms, but the Portland metro area dominates by a wide margin for sponsored roles.
How to find creative designer visa sponsorship jobs in Oregon?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international job seekers looking for visa sponsorship roles, including creative designer positions in Oregon. The platform filters jobs by sponsorship history and visa type, so you can focus on employers who have actually sponsored designers rather than cold-applying broadly. Filtering by Oregon and the creative designer category on Migrate Mate surfaces roles at companies like Nike, Adidas America, and Portland-area tech and agency employers.
Are there any Oregon-specific considerations for creative designers seeking visa sponsorship?
Oregon's prevailing wage requirements under H-1B rules are determined by the Department of Labor using wage data specific to the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro metropolitan statistical area, which sets the benchmark employers must meet. The University of Oregon and Portland State University produce design graduates who stay in the market, so competition for entry-level sponsored roles can be meaningful. Designers with specialized skills in UX, brand identity, or product design for apparel and tech tend to see stronger sponsorship interest from Oregon employers.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored creative designer jobs in Oregon?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.
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