• Designer II, Energy NSW Footwear Product Design

    Nike (Beaverton, OR)


    NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world’s best athletes. It is a place to explore potential, obliterate boundaries and push out the edges of what can be. The company looks for people who can grow, think, dream and create. Its culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding imagination. The brand seeks achievers, leaders and visionaries. At Nike, it’s about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game

     

    WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

     

    Collaboration with design management to actively gain experience, enhance design skills and increase knowledge of Nike's design philosophy, products and processes will be key. You'll also partner with category team members in design, development and merchandising to ensure feasibility of designs, meeting price point, merchandising needs and product creation timelines. You will report to the Director, NSW Energy Footwear Product Design.

    WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

    We’re seeking a passionate Footwear Designer II for NSW (Sportswear) Energy who has a focused interest in bringing innovation and style together, and a passion for unique footwear product!

     

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

    + 2+ years of experience designing and developing innovative footwear and other products preferred.

    + Ability to apply and perform design skills such as drawing/sketching, ideation, visual presentation development and layout

    + At least 2 years’ experience designing and developing innovative footwear and other products

    + Passion for Culture, Music, Art, Sneakers, Streetwear

    + Strong Photoshop, Illustrator skills

    + Must be able to create accurate 2D technical drawings

    + Strong sketching, illustration, and rendering skills

    + Good knowledge of manufacturing processes and materials

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

    + Cobbling and prototyping skills are a plus

    + 3D knowledge, and AI experience a plus

    + Experience in technical footwear design - is a plus

    + Strong Photoshop, Illustrator skills

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

    + Cobbling and prototyping skills are a plus

    + 3D design programs experience is a plus

    + Strong sketching, illustration, and rendering skills

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

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

    + Positive personality and energy

    + Contribute and align to shared team culture and behaviors

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

     

    WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON

     

    You will work on designs that push the possibilities of sports and culture through footwear. We expect you to explore new opportunities, take risks, and change the game! In your day to day, you will engage with project teammates on researching, gaining insights, problem solving around performance and manufacturing, working with consumers and creating a vast range of creative and beautiful solutions, that are also sustainable and considerate of cost. With each project, you are expected to also participate and present the work in informal and formal reviews. In addition to individual project work, the Designer II will also collaborate and engage the innovation partners and consumers.

     

    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.