Nike · 12 hours ago
Generative AI Design Expert
Beaverton, OR
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expNike's Design Generative Studio is pioneering the future of footwear design at the intersection of creativity and AI technology. The role involves creating and implementing AI-augmented workflows that empower the creative community and collaborating with designers and engineers to transform product creation.
ApparelE-CommerceFashionLifestyleProduct DesignRetailSporting Goods
Responsibilities
Partner with traditional footwear designers to understand existing 2D and 3D creative workflows, identifying high-value opportunities for AI augmentation that enhance rather than replace human creativity
Design and prototype elegant, modern design digital workflows using visual coding interfaces (Flora.ai, ComfyUI, etc.) tailored specifically to footwear design challenges, rapidly iterating based on user feedback from the design community
Collaborate with global AI/ML engineers to accelerate the development and deployment of generative AI solutions, serving as the crucial link between creative and engineering teams by translating design needs into technical requirements
Scale prototypes from proof-of-concept to enterprise-grade tools that serve designers worldwide, partnering with global technology teams to ensure reliability, performance, and accessibility across Nike's design ecosystem
Act as a catalyst for AI adoption by developing training materials, workshops, and demonstrations that make complex AI tools accessible and inspiring to designers of all technical levels
Stay at the forefront of generative AI developments, continuously evaluating and integrating the latest models and techniques, building a culture of experimentation and innovation around AI-augmented design
Share insights and best practices across the organization to elevate the entire design community's capabilities, inspiring teams and driving adoption of new methodologies that will shape products worn by athletes and consumers worldwide
Physically demonstrate AI design capabilities and provide hands-on assistance to design teams during key milestones such as Creative Launch, Creative Direction Week, and other critical design reviews, ensuring teams can leverage AI tools effectively in high-stakes moments
Qualification
Required
8+ years of experience in design with demonstrated progression into creative technology and tool-building
Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design, Architecture, Fashion Design, or related creative discipline. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training
Mastery of modern generative AI tools (Flora.ai, ComfyUI, or similar platforms) with hands-on experience building custom digital workflows using visual coding interfaces
Deep expertise in both 2D and 3D design digital workflows and software, with understanding of footwear design principles (or ability to quickly acquire this knowledge)
Experience with fine-tuning generative AI models (LoRA training, custom model development) for visual applications
Understanding of additive manufacturing and 3d printing technologies to rapidly transform AI-generated concepts into physical prototypes
Portfolio showcasing both creative output and technical innovations
Preferred
Experience with spatial computing (AR/VR)
Web development for rapid prototyping
Active participation in the AI/design community
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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