Nike · 2 months ago
Lead Designer, Running Footwear Materials Design Create & Expression
Beaverton, Oregon
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
4+ years expNike is a leading athletic footwear and apparel company, and they are seeking a Lead Material Designer for their Running Footwear Materials Design team. This role will involve collaborating with various design teams to innovate and enhance footwear materials, focusing on performance and trend relevance while advancing sustainability initiatives.
ApparelE-CommerceFashionLifestyleProduct DesignRetailSporting Goods
Responsibilities
Collaborate closely with teams across Nike Footwear Industrial Design, Color Design, Graphic Design, Digital Design, Marketing, and Development to bring the seasonal creative direction to life through innovative Footwear Materials Design
Drive material design expressions as well as new creations
Enhance the consumer experience through materials that balance performance and trend relevance across a range of products
Foster a deep emotional connection through compelling storytelling and narrative
Translate consumer insights into compelling narratives and product executions
Leverage manufacturing processes to elevate new ideas, techniques, and materials
Build 3D samples and craft mockups by hand
Manage and contribute to multiple seasonal projects within tight timelines and limited resources
Present and articulate design concepts to internal and external audiences
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Design, Art, or a related field such as Fashion Design, Product Design, Industrial Design, Accessory and Footwear Design, or Textile Design. (Alternatively, a Master's degree in one of these areas) Will Accept any suitable combination of education experience and training
Ideally 4+ years of relevant design experience, demonstrating the ability to push the boundaries of material design and/or proven expertise in Textile Design or Footwear Design
Ability to translate consumer insights into compelling narratives and product executions
Strong capability to leverage manufacturing processes to elevate new ideas, techniques, and materials
Experience building 3D samples and crafting mockups by hand
Highly organized, self-sufficient, and motivated, with a passion for leading teams
Proven experience collaborating and communicating with manufacturing partners to ensure design intent and material execution accuracy
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite programs, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign
Ability to manage and contribute to multiple seasonal projects within tight timelines and limited resources
An active, engaged contributor in both the creative process and cross-functional communication
Confident in presenting and articulating design concepts to internal and external audiences
Skilled in collaboration and cross-functional teamwork with key partners
A deep passion for sport culture and the categories in which you design
Preferred
A strong understanding of the Footwear Product Creation process 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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