Lead Footwear Designer, Kids’ Performance & Style

Nike; Beaverton (OR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Nike is seeking a Lead Footwear Designer for Jordan Kids Footwear to lead seasonal design concepts from concept through final design. You’ll work with the Product Director, Kids, and cross‑functional teams to develop innovative footwear across basketball, running, and lifestyle categories.

The role requires 5–7 years in footwear design, a Bachelor’s in Industrial Design or related field, and proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud; 3D skills in Gravity Sketch, Rhino, or Blender are a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design or related field.
• 5–7 years of footwear design experience.
• Strong ability to translate consumer insights into product solutions.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud; 3D design with Gravity Sketch, Rhino or Blender is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead seasonal design concepts for Jordan Kids Footwear.
• Collaborate with Product Director, Kids and cross‑functional partners to create groundbreaking footwear.
• Develop concepts from concept through final design and execution, balancing cost and performance.

Skills

5-7 years footwear design experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Gravity Sketch

Rhino

Blender

Job description

Nike is seeking a Lead Footwear Designer for Jordan Kids Footwear to lead seasonal design concepts from concept through final design. You’ll work with the Product Director, Kids, and cross‑functional teams to develop innovative footwear across basketball, running, and lifestyle categories.

The role requires 5–7 years in footwear design, a Bachelor’s in Industrial Design or related field, and proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud; 3D skills in Gravity Sketch, Rhino, or Blender are a plus.