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WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

You will collaborate with top athletes and teams to deliver bespoke footwear creations with white-glove service and speed. This is a space without a fixed aesthetic, one that flexes across worlds, driven by a passion for innovation and high-craft experimentation. You’ll turn ideas into real products that elevate athlete expression.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We’re seeking a passionate **Senior Designer,** Footwear for **Nike Atelier.** A maker at heart, that works fast, curious, and fluent in 3D. You thrive in undefined spaces, push craft through experimentation, and bring ideas to life with precision and speed.

+ Bachelor's degree in Design or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training

+ 3+ years of relevant work experience in designing and developing innovative footwear and other products

+ Ability to apply and perform design skills such as drawing/sketching, ideation, color theory, use of texture, spacing and scale, visual presentation development and layout

+ Knowledge of form, color, materials, human factors, related to elevating the consumer experience

+ Ability to translate consumer knowledge and insights into product solutions and narratives

+ Experience in technical footwear design

+ Strong Photoshop, Illustrator skills

+ Must be able to build accurate 2D technical drawings (tech packs)

+ Cobbling and prototyping skills is a must

+ 3D design programs experience is a must

+ Strong sketching, illustration, and rendering skills

+ Solid knowledge of manufacturing processes and materials

+ Must be able to generate a broad range of concepts and solutions for each project

+ Knowledge and experience with sustainable design and manufacturing are a plus

+ Experienced with presentation programs: Keynote, PowerPoint, Acrobat, etc.

+ Positive personality and energy

+ Contribute and align to shared team culture and behaviors

+ Catalyst to make connections with other Design groups

+ Motivated and hardworking about bringing others along

**TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE YOU MUCH SUBMIT A FOOTWEAR DESIGN FOCUSED PORTFOLIO

WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON

+ Create original Footwear product designs that reflect our design philosophy & standards with guidance from Senior Design Director.

+ Design and build bespoke footwear that push innovation exploration.

+ Quickly prototype and use 3D tools to push form, construction and storytelling.

+ Proactively implement all footwear product details including construction detail, color, form, style, detail, fit performance, and trims.

+ Partner and clearly communicate with all relevant members within Design, Technical Development and external suppliers.

+ Present design concepts to various internal audiences with support from design team.

+ Create presentation materials that effectively communicate the concept with the design triad team.

We offer a number of accommodations to complete our interview process including screen readers, sign language interpreters, accessible and single location for in-person interviews, closed captioning, and other reasonable modifications as needed. If you discover, as you navigate our application process, that you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please complete the Candidate Accommodation Request Form (https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/5153e46a93f4460db48eb9e611386685) .

NIKE, Inc. is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, protected veteran status, or disability. NIKE is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call +1 503-671-4156 and let us know the nature of your request, your location and your contact information.