Lead Footwear Materials Designer – Kids + Core, Beaverton

Nike; Beaverton (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Nike is seeking a Lead Designer for Footwear Materials Design in Beaverton, OR. This is a 1-year contract with Jordan Kids + Core Footwear Design, focusing on innovative material concepts and cross-functional collaboration to shape future Jordan products.

The role requires a strong background in footwear materials, design storytelling, and hands-on prototyping, with experience presenting concepts to teams and leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Design, art or related field is required or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years' experience designing and developing footwear and related products.
• Experience translating consumer insights into product solutions and narratives.
• Strong knowledge of form, color, materials, human factors, and trend to elevate consumer experience.
• Proven ability to present concepts to groups and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Create concepts and developments for Kids + Core Footwear materials.
• Elevate new technologies and seasonal narratives for Jordan products.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with design, development, PM and merchandising to bring vision to life.

Skills

Footwear design

Product design

Design presentation

Adobe Creative Suite

2D tech packs

3D design

Materials knowledge

Sustainable design

Prototyping

Idea storytelling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Design, art or related field

2 years' experience in lieu of degree or equivalent

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Illustrator

Photoshop

Keynote

PowerPoint

Job description

Nike is seeking a Lead Designer for Footwear Materials Design in Beaverton, OR. This is a 1-year contract with Jordan Kids + Core Footwear Design, focusing on innovative material concepts and cross-functional collaboration to shape future Jordan products.

The role requires a strong background in footwear materials, design storytelling, and hands-on prototyping, with experience presenting concepts to teams and leadership.