Senior Flyknit Materials Designer: Elevate Footwear

SportsTechJobs; Beaverton (OR); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodations for interview process

Job summary

Nike in Beaverton, Oregon is seeking a Senior Footwear Materials Designer for Flyknit to advance the cutting edge of flat-knit design. You will partner with cross-functional teams and lead material concepts from concept through final approval, focusing on comfort, fit, and durability for athlete footwear.

The role demands strong problem-solving, creativity, and proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite and 3D design tools, plus experience presenting concepts in Keynote or PowerPoint.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering material concepts for footwear, with flat-knit expertise.
• Proficiency in design software and 3D visualization for samples.
• Ability to present concepts clearly to cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead Flyknit material concepts from concept to final approval.
• Collaborate with design, engineering, athletes, and suppliers.
• Prepare tech packs and CADs detailing structures and yarns.

Skills

Creative experience

Digital design acumen

Cobbling and prototyping

3D design

Presentation programs

Collaborative mindset

Open-mindedness

Adaptability

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

CAD software

3D design software

Keynote

PowerPoint

Job description

Nike in Beaverton, Oregon is seeking a Senior Footwear Materials Designer for Flyknit to advance the cutting edge of flat-knit design. You will partner with cross-functional teams and lead material concepts from concept through final approval, focusing on comfort, fit, and durability for athlete footwear.

The role demands strong problem-solving, creativity, and proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite and 3D design tools, plus experience presenting concepts in Keynote or PowerPoint.