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$25

$46

How much do socks designer jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 26, 2026, the average hourly pay for socks designer in Oregon is $25.07, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.82 and $25.43 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Socks Designer position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Socks Designer, you need a solid background in textile design, color theory, and fashion trends, often supported by a degree in fashion or textile design. Familiarity with design software such as Adobe Illustrator and CAD programs, along with knowledge of knitting machines and material specifications, is typically required. Creativity, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills help differentiate top designers in this role. These abilities ensure innovative, marketable, and production-ready sock designs that meet both consumer preferences and manufacturing standards.

What types of projects or design tasks can I expect as a Socks Designer?

As a Socks Designer, you’ll typically work on developing seasonal collections, custom patterns, and unique textures for various target markets. Your responsibilities may include creating digital mock-ups, selecting color palettes, and collaborating with product development, merchandising, and production teams. You’ll also be involved in trend research, sample reviews, and adjusting designs based on feedback or manufacturing limitations. This role offers a dynamic mix of creative design work and collaboration, ensuring each project brings fresh challenges and opportunities for professional growth.

What is a Socks Designer job?

A Socks Designer is a fashion or textile designer who specializes in creating sock designs, patterns, and styles. They work with materials, colors, and trends to develop socks that are both functional and aesthetically appealing. This role often involves sketching designs, selecting fabrics, collaborating with manufacturers, and ensuring that the final product meets market and brand demands. Socks Designers may work for fashion brands, athletic wear companies, or hosiery manufacturers. Creativity, knowledge of textile production, and an understanding of consumer preferences are key to success in this role.

What cities in Oregon are hiring for Socks Designer jobs? Cities in Oregon with the most Socks Designer job openings:
Infographic showing various Socks Designer job openings in Oregon as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 85% Full Time, 9% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 4% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 88% Physical, 6% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $52,145 per year, or $25.1 per hour.
Lead Designer, Global Football Accessories, Graphic Design

Lead Designer, Global Football Accessories, Graphic Design

Nike

Beaverton, OR • On-site

Full-time

Posted 20 days ago


Nike rating

7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

Based on 274 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

7th of 104 rated fashion retailers


Job description

Who We're Looking For:
We're looking for an exceptional Graphic Designer to combine their experience, problem solving abilities, and creativity to help create the future of Global Football Accessories at Nike. The ideal candidate will be a highly creative problem solver who brings passion for sport and curiosity to work across multiple platforms and variety of product types including balls, bags, socks and headwear. This person will be focused on elevating the consumer experience by delivering creative solutions across all accessory products for Global Football, while driving an emotional connection to the Nike Brand through rich and compelling narratives.
This role requires passion and creativity, along with versatility and focus to see designs through the product creation process. This designer is a dedicated team player that knows how to collaborate, receive feedback, and manage multiple projects at any given time. This designer can also translate complex insights into authentic narratives and create compelling solutions that will help define the future of Nike Accessories.
What You'll Work On:
Concepting, sketching, and presenting groundbreaking innovative designs. You will collaborate across functional teams to deliver your ideas to physical products. This could include working with your development and business partners, along with Athletes*, down to the smallest details from choosing trims and print applications to creating presentations to be communicated to broader audiences both internally and externally. You will use your skills to contribute to and create narratives and visuals across a variety of products. You will be challenged by a wide range of responsibilities and experiences
Who You'll Work With:
You will be working with multiple teams of designers, developers, and product managers to deliver creative solutions in line with the Nike Design Ethos. This opportunity will require strong collaborative skills to meet timelines, ensure feasibility of designs, while building consensus around your work and thinking. This role does not have direct reports and will report directly to the Accessories Graphic Director.
What You'll Bring:
  • Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience, and training.
  • 5 years or more of graphic design experience at agency or in-house setting.
  • Passion and understanding of current and emerging design trends and visual culture
  • Ability to translate insights into authentic narratives and visual storytelling
  • Ability to adapt to change and handle multiple, competing priorities
  • Proficient understanding of typography design and trends
  • Strong visual and verbal communication skills, able to effectively present design intent to internal and external audiences
  • Proficient in sketching, illustration, print and pattern, color theory and layout
  • Proficient in graphic applications, development, PR and schematic tools and the apparel product creation processes
  • Proficient in Adobe CC, CLO 3D and comfortable working within new digital spaces
  • Highlight and elevate diverse points of view while fostering an environment of inclusivity
  • Experience working and communicating with internal and external partners to ensure the accuracy of intent and graphic execution across a wide range of product types
  • Passion for design, sport, strategic thinking, and curiosity

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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