Lead Designer, GFB Innovation Footwear Product Design

Become a Part of the NIKE, Inc. Team

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, Inc. it’s about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.

NIKE, Inc. designs the future. At NIKE, Inc. designers chase their curiosities and build what’s next, shaping the culture and advancing human potential. The Design teams include artists, inventors and specialists, all with different focuses, including color and material experts, and apparel, footwear and graphic designers. Nike designers look to the future, aggressively pursuing materials, ideas and forms that further elevate the athlete experience, raise the bar for modern style and reduce environmental impact.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We're looking for a Lead Footwear Designerto join NXT Global team at Nike! The Lead Designer of Global Football NXT Footwearhas a passion for footwear design, working in a team, and a Passion for the Future of Football’s game and Culture.

Skills:

• Ability to work by sketching, cobbling and with 3d tools to bring to life your ideas.

• A Future thinker that is curious to seek and solve problems, serving Athletes.

• Sets the vision for projects and consumer.

• High level understanding of shoe making and method of make.

• Ability to create Technical drawings of designs to communicate with factories.

WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON

You'll build innovative footwear designs that advance the product and performance and Aesthetic for a targeted consumer. You'll follow the execution of product details including construction, form, color, materials, style, fit, and performance. You'll actively seek authoritative recommendations to develop designs with regard totesting, manufacturability, sustainability,and aesthetic finish. 

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH

You will collaborate with the Global FootballSenior Design Director, Engineer, Innovators andtoserve the GlobalFootball consumer as well as be flexible to work across other fields of play such as Basketball, Running and or Training.

You'll collaborate with design and management teams on innovative footwear concepts from brief Innovation Launch.

You'll communicate and present design concepts to various internal and external audiences. Encouraging community and working with others are also expectations for this role.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Bachelor's Degree in product design or relevant design degree or a combination of relevant education, experience, and training.

• 5-7 years' experience designing and developing innovative footwear products

• Previous footwear design experience required

• Proficient in Photoshop and Illustrator skills

• 3D design program experience a plus

• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, plastics, and other engineering materials are ideal

• Active and proficient participant in the creative process and cross-functional communication

• Communicate and present design concepts to internal and external audiences

• Collaborate and communicate cross-functionally with key partners

• Significant engagement with external partners

• Cobbling and prototyping skills are a plus

• 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

Team Requirements:

• Positive attitude and energy

• Team player

• Collaborator and works well with others

• Speaks up with courage for self and the team

• Open minded, good listener and curious

• Self starter

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NIKE, Inc. is a growth company that looks for team members to grow with it. Nike offers a generous total rewards package, casual work environment, a diverse and inclusive culture, and an electric atmosphere for professional development. No matter the location, or the role, every Nike employee shares one galvanizing mission: To bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete* in the world.

NIKE, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.