Lead Designer, Speed 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.

WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

As a Lead Footwear Designer in Speed , you will be working hand-in-hand with a large project team of different professionals (engineers, researchers, scientists, marketing, testing, sustainability, materials, costing, etc.), collaborating within the design community (industrial designers, materials, color, graphics, computational, etc.), and be mentored by other designers. You will work under the direction of our Senior Director, Speed Footwear Product Design, and be reviewed by other directors from other functions. In Nike Speed, you will work on both NSW (lifestyle) and performance product.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

As our Lead Footwear Designer in Speed,  you will build industry-leading innovative footwear designs (but not limited to) from concept to reality. We value strong problem solving in providing athletes* with measurable benefits in performance that are matched with breathtaking iconic designs.

• Bachelor's degree in 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
• Ability to translate consumer knowledge and insights into product solutions and narratives
• Experience in technical footwear design
• Strong 3D and AI software skills with the ability to do rapid exploration strongly preferred
• 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
• Positive personality and energy
• Contribute and align to shared team culture and behaviors
• Catalyst to make connections with other Design groups
• Lead + drive partnerships beyond the Design function (Marketing, Engineering, Development, etc.)
• Motivated and hardworking about bringing others along
• Extraordinary teammate, and humble leader
• Speaks up with courage for self and the team
• Open minded, good listener, receptive to candid feedback and diverse points of view
• Ability to travel to Asia regularly

**TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE PLEASE PROVIDE A FOOTWEAR DESIGN FOCUSED PORTFOLIO (INCLUDE WEBSITE URL OR ATTACH A PDF)

WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON

In Nike Speed, you will work on designs that push the possibilities of the human potential through footwear (and beyond). 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 athletes, and crafting a vast range of creative and appealing solutions, that are also sustainable and considerate of cost. With each project, you are encouraged to also participate and present the work in informal and formal reviews.

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.