Alumna + Faculty
LCAD alumna and faculty member Amber Miller is redefining what it means to turn passion into profession. As the Lead Designer for Nike Basketball – WNBA/NBA Uniform + Apparel Graphic Design, Amber is at the forefront of one of the most visible stages in sports and culture, designing the uniforms worn by the world’s most elite athletes.
Road
to Nike
The Journey
Her journey began right here at Laguna College of Art + Design.
While pursuing her BFA in Graphic Design + Digital Media with an Action Sports emphasis, Amber enrolled in an industry partnership class that connected students directly with leading brands. Through that opportunity, she forged her first relationship with Nike, an experience that led to a coveted summer internship at Nike Headquarters and ultimately launched her career designing for the NBA and WNBA.
Today, Amber’s work lives on the court, in arenas around the world, and across global media. From concept to final execution, she helps shape the visual identity of professional teams, translating culture, movement, and storytelling into powerful uniform systems that perform at the highest level.
Full
Circle
Back to the Classroom
What makes Amber’s story even more powerful is that she brings it full circle.
Now both an active designer at Nike and a faculty member at LCAD, Amber gives students something rare: real-time industry insight from someone shaping the future of sport and design right now. Her classroom is informed by current projects, professional workflows, and the evolving demands of global brands.