Nike · 3 months ago
Lead Designer, GFB Innovation Footwear Product Design
Beaverton, Oregon
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
5+ years expNIKE, Inc. designs the future and is seeking a Lead Footwear Designer to join their NXT Global team. The role involves building innovative footwear designs and collaborating with various teams to enhance product performance and aesthetics.
ApparelE-CommerceFashionLifestyleProduct DesignRetailSporting Goods
Responsibilities
You'll build innovative footwear designs that advance the product and performance and Aesthetic for a targeted consumer
You'll follow the execution of product details including construction, form, color, materials, style, fit, and performance
You'll actively seek authoritative recommendations to develop designs with regard to testing, manufacturability, sustainability,and aesthetic finish
You will collaborate with the Global Football Senior Design Director, Engineer, Innovators and to serve the Global Football consumer as well as be flexible to work across other fields of play such as Basketball, Running and or Training
You'll collaborate with design and management teams on innovative footwear concepts from brief Innovation Launch
You'll communicate and present design concepts to various internal and external audiences
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in product design or relevant design degree or a combination of relevant education, experience, and training
5-7 years' experience designing and developing innovative footwear products
Previous footwear design experience required
Proficient in Photoshop and Illustrator skills
3D design program experience a plus
Knowledge of manufacturing processes, plastics, and other engineering materials are ideal
Active and proficient participant in the creative process and cross-functional communication
Communicate and present design concepts to internal and external audiences
Collaborate and communicate cross-functionally with key partners
Significant engagement with external partners
Cobbling and prototyping skills are a plus
Strong sketching, illustration, and rendering skills
Solid knowledge of manufacturing processes and materials
Must be able to generate a broad range of concepts and solutions for each project
Positive attitude and energy
Team player
Collaborator and works well with others
Speaks up with courage for self and the team
Open minded, good listener and curious
Self starter
Preferred
3D design program experience a plus
Cobbling and prototyping skills are a plus
Company
Nike
Nike is a retail brand that provides the sale of apparel, footwear, sports equipment, and accessory products.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$239MKey Investors
Pershing Square Capital Management
2024-08-17Post Ipo Equity· $239M
1980-12-02IPO
Leadership Team
Elliott Hill
President and Chief Executive Officer
Muge Erdirik Dogan
EVP & Chief Technology Officer, NIKE, Inc.
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