NIKE, Inc. designs the future. At NIKE, Inc. designers chase their curiosities and build what's next, shaping the culture and advancing human potential. The Design teams include artists, inventors and specialists, all with different focuses, including color and material experts, and apparel, footwear and graphic designers. Nike designers look to the future, aggressively pursuing materials, ideas and forms that further elevate the athlete experience, raise the bar for modern style and reduce environmental impact.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We look for designers to innovate on industry-leading footwear designs. We value strong problem solving in providing athletes
Position Requirements :
In your final year of school with a graduation date between Spring 2026 and Winter 2026, focusing on Footwear Design, Fashion Design, Industrial Design, Product Design, or a similar field.
Must be able to present a portfolio showcasingfootwear design work relevant to the position. We recommend 3-5 projects illustrating your process from ideation to finished product
Knowledge of manufacturing processes and materials, form, color, materials, human factors, related to elevating the consumer experience,
Ability to create accurate 2D technical drawings
Strong sketching, illustration, and rendering skills
Capable of generating a broad range of concepts and solutions for each project
Experience with Photoshop, Illustrator, presentation programs : Keynote, PowerPoint, Acrobat, etc.
WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON
Design interns that push the possibilities of sports and culture through footwear. We expect you to explore new opportunities, think boldly, and change the game! World-class Designers will guide you through a project that is inclusive of researching, gaining insights, problem solving around performance and manufacturing, working with athletes
WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH
As a Design Intern, you will partner closely with different experts (engineers, researchers, scientists, marketing, sustainability, materials, costing, etc.), and collaborate within the design community (industrial designers, materials, color, graphics, computational, etc.). Interns work under the direction of Senior Designers and Design Directors.
This internship -?as well as full-time positions?- are located?in-person?at the NIKE, Inc. World Headquarters in Beaverton, OR.? Check out this video of our World Headquarters to?learn more about?life on campus : ?Nike WHQ Campus Video (https : / / www.youtube.com / watch?v=KoOWmssNJXc)
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 (https : / / app.smartsheet.com / b / form / 5153e46a93f4460db48eb9e611386685) .
NIKE, Inc. is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, protected veteran status, or disability. NIKE is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call +1 503-671-4156 and let us know the nature of your request, your location and your contact information.
Design Intern • Beaverton, OR, United States