Nike · 2 days ago
LEAD DESIGNER, RUNNING & ACG INNOVATION FOOTWEAR PRODUCT DESIGN
Beaverton, OR
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
5+ years expNike is searching for a visionary Footwear Designer to help redefine the future of Running and ACG. The successful candidate will collaborate with diverse teams, engage directly with athletes, and drive innovation through both independent and group work.
ApparelE-CommerceFashionLifestyleProduct DesignRetailSporting Goods
Responsibilities
You’ll work closely with athletes, biomechanists, and the Nike Sports Research Lab to uncover new opportunities and address real-world needs
You’ll collaborate with engineers, innovators, and fellow designers, developing your own ideas and building on others to create pioneering solutions
You’ll be part of multi-functional teams where relationship building and collaboration are essential for success at Nike
You’ll balance collaborative meetings with solo work, staying entrepreneurial and self-motivated while making the most of Nike’s vast resources
You’ll share your work in both formal and informal reviews, embracing feedback and continuous improvement
You’ll explore ideas through sketching, 3D and cobbling to discover new and innovative solutions
You’ll face challenges head-on, thriving in a fast-paced environment that values creative problem-solving and adaptability
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in industrial design or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training
5-7 years of relevant work experience in designing and developing innovative footwear and other products
Previous footwear design experience required
Must be able to build accurate 2D technical drawings (tech packs)
Ability to translate consumer knowledge and insights into product solutions and narratives
Proficient in Adobe CC and comfortable working within new digital spaces
Ability to communicate ideas through sketching, illustration, rendering
Solid knowledge of manufacturing processes and materials
Must be able to generate a broad range of concepts and solutions for each project
Bring positive energy to build a strong creative environment
Entrepreneurial, advocating for own ideas and others'
Speaks up with courage for self and the team
Open minded, good listener, receptive to candid feedback and diverse points of view
Lead and drive partnerships beyond the Design function (Marketing, Engineering, Development, etc.)
Eager to experiment with cutting-edge materials and pioneering new methods
Ability to simplify complex problems
Preferred
3D design skillset: Gravity Sketch, Rhino, Blender or any 3D software is a plus
Cobbling and prototyping skills are encouraged
Prior knowledge of running is 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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