Senior Designer, NSW Footwear Product Design

Nike; Beaverton (OR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Nike NSW is seeking a Senior Footwear Designer to lead concept-to-production footwear design. You will collaborate with engineers, marketers, researchers and sustainability teams to deliver innovative products.

You will translate consumer insights into product solutions, craft 2D and 3D designs, and present work through formal reviews while mentoring junior designers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design or related field.
• 3–4 years' experience designing and developing innovative footwear.
• Knowledge of form, color, materials, and human factors.
• Experience in technical footwear design.
• Strong Photoshop and Illustrator skills.
• Ability to create accurate 2D tech packs.
• Prototyping and cobbling skills are a plus.
• Experience with 3D design programs is a plus.
• Strong sketching, illustration, and rendering skills.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and materials.
• Ability to generate diverse concepts and solutions.
• Proficient in presentation tools (Keynote, PowerPoint).
• Positive energy and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Design footwear from concept to production-ready solutions.
• Collaborate with engineers, researchers, and marketing to solve performance and cost challenges.
• Create compelling narratives and product stories from insights.
• Present work in reviews and participate in senior leadership reviews.

Skills

Footwear design

Strong sketching

Rendering

Problem solving

Collaboration

Consumer insights translation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design

Tools

Photoshop

Illustrator

3D design software

Keynote/PowerPoint

Job description

WHO YOU'LL WORK WITH

As a Senior Footwear Designer in NSW (Nike Sportswear) 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 mentoring other designers. You will work under the direction of our Senior Director, NSW Footwear Product Design Create , and be reviewed by other directors from other functions.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

As our Senior Footwear Designer in Nike NSW, 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 Industrial Design or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training
• At least 3-4 years' experience designing and developing innovative footwear
• Knowledge of form, color, materials, human factors, related to elevating the consumer experience
• Lives at the intersection of sport, fashion, and culture, with a relentless curiosity for what's next.
• Ability to translate consumer knowledge and insights into product solutions and narratives
• Experience in technical footwear design
• Strong Photoshop, Illustrator skills
• Must be able to build accurate 2D technical drawings (tech packs)
• Cobbling and prototyping skills are a plus
• 3D design programs experience is 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
• Experienced with presentation programs: Keynote, PowerPoint, Acrobat, etc.
• Positive personality and energy
• Contribute and align to shared team culture and behaviors
• Motivated and hardworking about bringing others along
• Collaborator with a skill in connecting the dots
• Speaks up with courage for self and the team
• Open minded, good listener, receptive to candid feedback and diverse points of view
• ***TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE YOU MUST SUBMIT A FOOTWEAR DESIGN BASED PORTFOLIO (PDF OR URL WITH PASSWORD IF APPLICABLE)

WHAT YOU'LL WORK ON

In Nike NSW 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. In addition to individual project work, the Senior Designer will also collaborate with the Senior Director.

We offer a number of accommodations to complete our interview process including screen readers, sign language interpreters, accessible and single location for in-person interviews, closed captioning, and other reasonable modifications as needed. If you discover, as you navigate our application process, that you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please complete the Candidate Accommodation Request Form .