Designer II, Energy NSW Footwear Product Design

NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world’s best athletes. It is a place to explore potential, obliterate boundaries and push out the edges of what can be. The company looks for people who can grow, think, dream and create. Its culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding imagination. The brand seeks achievers, leaders and visionaries. At Nike, it’s about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game

WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

Collaboration with design management to actively gain experience, enhance design skills and increase knowledge of Nike's design philosophy, products and processes will be key. You'll also partner with category team members in design, development and merchandising to ensure feasibility of designs, meeting price point, merchandising needs and product creation timelines.You will report to the Director, NSW Energy Footwear Product Design.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We’re seeking a passionate Footwear Designer II for NSW (Sportswear) Energy who has a focused interest in bringing innovation and style together, and a passion for unique footwear product!

Bachelor’s degree in design , or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training.

2+ years of experience designing and developing innovative footwear and other products preferred.

Ability to apply and perform design skills such as drawing / sketching, ideation, visual presentation development and layout

At least 2 years’ experience designing and developing innovative footwear and other products

Passion for Culture, Music, Art, Sneakers, Streetwear

Strong Photoshop, Illustrator skills

Must be able to create accurate 2D technical drawings

Strong sketching, illustration, and rendering skills

Good knowledge of manufacturing processes and materials

Must be able to generate a broad range of concepts and solutions for each project

Cobbling and prototyping skills are a plus

3D knowledge, and AI experience a plus

Experience in technical footwear design - is a plus

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

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

• TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE YOU MUST SUBMIT A FOOTWEAR DESIGN FOCUSED PORTFOLIO

WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON

You will work on designs that push the possibilities of sports and culture through footwear. 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 consumers and creating a vast range of creative and beautiful solutions, that are also sustainable and considerate of cost. With each project, you are expected to also participate and present the work in informal and formal reviews. In addition to individual project work, the Designer II will also collaborate and engage the innovation partners and consumers.

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 .