Senior 3D Footwear Designer — Generative AI Innovator

Nike; Beaverton (OR); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Nike Beaverton is seeking a senior 3D design expert to drive footwear projects from concept to manufacturing. You will leverage advanced 3D tools, computational design, and generative AI workflows to push innovation and maintain production readiness.

You will mentor junior designers and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact concepts. The ideal candidate has 6+ years in 3D design, proficiency in Blender/Maya/Rhino/Grasshopper/Houdini, and a track record of delivering

Qualifications

• BA/BFA degree preferred in related field.
• 6+ years of experience in 3D design creation.
• Expert-level modeling across multiple software packages (Blender, Maya, Rhino, Grasshopper, Houdini).
• Experience applying generative AI workflows to design solutions.

Responsibilities

• Tackle complex footwear projects and drive design direction.
• Deliver production-ready 3D models and visualizations for high-profile projects.
• Create rapid 3D form studies and design iterations for quick exploration and refinement.
• Mentor 3D Designer I and II team members and share best practices.

Skills

3D design

Generative AI

Mentoring

Cross-functional collaboration

Computational design

Procedural modeling

Education

BA/BFA degree

Tools

Blender

Maya

Rhino

Grasshopper

Houdini

Job description

Nike Beaverton is seeking a senior 3D design expert to drive footwear projects from concept to manufacturing. You will leverage advanced 3D tools, computational design, and generative AI workflows to push innovation and maintain production readiness.

You will mentor junior designers and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact concepts. The ideal candidate has 6+ years in 3D design, proficiency in Blender/Maya/Rhino/Grasshopper/Houdini, and a track record of delivering