Nike · 16 hours ago
Designer II Digital Design Excellence (3D Footwear Design)
Beaverton, Oregon
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
0+ years expNike is a leading sportswear company, and they are seeking a Designer II for Digital Design Excellence focused on 3D Footwear Design. The role involves collaborating with Footwear Product Designers to create high-quality 3D models and integrating generative AI workflows to enhance the design process.
ApparelE-CommerceFashionLifestyleProduct DesignRetailSporting Goods
Responsibilities
You'll bring designer visions to life by creating high-quality 3D models for inline projects, hackathons, and priority projects
You'll learn to integrate generative AI workflows to supercharge creativity and use 3D printing to rapidly output physical prototypes
Translate design sketches into refined 3D concept models, partnering with Footwear Designers to ensure design intent is captured and potential issues are identified early
Apply generative AI workflows developed by the GenAI team to accelerate ideation and explore diverse design variations quickly
Leverage 3D printing and additive manufacturing to rapidly produce physical concept forms that bring digital ideas into designers' hands
Create high-quality renderings and visualizations using library materials and standard rendering setups to communicate design direction
Work with your manager to ensure models follow engineering best practices and are ready for handoff to development and Asia partners
Collaborate with teammates to share learnings, ask questions, and continuously build your skills in both traditional 3D craft and emerging AI tools
Maintain Nike's brand protection standards, ensuring all work follows KIT protocols and proper authorization processes
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training
0-2 years of experience in 3D design role
Proficient in poly modeling in industry-standard 3D tools (Maya, Blender, and Rhino etc.)
Experience with rendering packages (Cycles, Arnold, V-Ray, or KeyShot)
Understanding of footwear construction fundamentals (bite-lines, offsets, nets, proportions)
Willingness to learn and apply generative Al workflows for concept exploration and Ideation
Portfolio demonstrating ability to design, model, and execute 3D content
Company
Nike
Nike is a retail brand that provides the sale of apparel, footwear, sports equipment, and accessory products.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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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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