Nike · 2 days ago
Lead Designer, NSW SB Footwear Materials Design
Beaverton, Oregon
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
5+ years expNike is a leading athletic company, and they are seeking a Lead Materials Designer for the Nike SB Footwear team. The role involves collaborating with a diverse project team to create innovative materials that enhance the consumer experience and align with sustainability goals.
ApparelE-CommerceFashionLifestyleProduct DesignRetailSporting Goods
Responsibilities
Create concepts and developments on a range of material designs for the Nike SB Footwear segments of NSW and lifestyle
Work on elevating new technologies that influence brand-new models, seasonal narratives elevating existing materials for our classics and iconic products
Partner with key stakeholders cross-functionally on the product creations process
Help bring the vision for the future of Nike SB Footwear products to life
Unleash creativity with a focus on sustainability and leveraging consumer insights to inform our creative response
Drive innovation and cultural connections embedded into our designs to create separation
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training
5-7 years' experience designing and developing innovative footwear and other products
Deeper knowledge and experience within and adjacent to the culture of Skateboarding
Ability to translate consumer knowledge and insights into product solutions and narratives
Strong Photoshop, Illustrator skills
Experienced with presentation programs: Keynote, PowerPoint, Acrobat, etc
Must be able to build accurate 2D technical drawings (tech packs)
Ability and passion to lead, mentor, and onboard Design teammates
Contribute and align to shared team culture and behaviors
Catalyst to make connections with other Design groups
Motivated and hardworking about bringing others along
Open-minded, good listener, receptive to candid feedback and diverse points of view
Speaks up with courage for self and the team
Preferred
Cobbling and prototyping skills are a plus
Experience in working technical footwear design with Solid knowledge of manufacturing processes and materials a plus
Knowledge and experience with sustainable design and manufacturing 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
$241.95MKey Investors
Tim CookPershing Square Capital Management
2025-12-22Post Ipo Secondary· $2.95M
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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