Generative Designer - Footwear

WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

The FTWR Generative Design Studio within the broader Innovation FW Design Studio with a specialty in applied contemporary design methods. The group pioneered the use of Computational & Generative Design methods and tools applied to Product Design and M anufacturing within Nike . We continue to push the envelope with new ways of designing, validating and prototyping performance footwear product .

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

The ideal candidate is able to craft both their design method and exceptional footwear product. They are able to collaborate with cross functional partners and be a conduit for technical requirements and performance criteria in service of creating beautiful, high performance footwear product. They are able to research, develop, hone and apply new tools for design – with a specific focus in contemporary tools within the Artificial Intelligence space. The ideal candidate should be able to share these tools and approaches within the broader Design Studio in Innovation, and collaborate with other Product Designers to supercharge the design process within the Innovation Studio.

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

The ability to c raft a digital AND physical approach that prioritizes viable prototyping as well as design space exploration

Ability to work between digital & physical workflows to prototype as well as visualize footwear designs in order to validate ideas

Ability to rapidly adapt and implement new technologies in the service of design goals

Deep expertise in both 2D and 3D design workflows and software, with understanding of footwear design principles (or ability to quickly acquire this knowledge)

A proficiency in creation and utilization of c omputational m ethods for p roduct d esign

A p roficient creative mis-use of current generative AI tools, and a display of either innovative approach of available methods and / or development of new methods

A p ositive mindset through ambiguous problem s and dynamic design situations

An ability to be c reative ly rebellious!

A curiosity in the intersection of c ulture, sports and technology

WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON

This role sits in the intersection of emerging digital design tools and innovation footwear design. Working with Generative AI technologists as well as Footwear Product Designers, the goal is to apply new design methodologies to create outstanding performance footwear.

You will work with a small design team on Innovation footwear projects to research, explore, prototype, visualize & validate ideas

You will r esearch, cultivate & create new digital tools and methods for Footwear Design, apply them to FW Innovation projects, and then share that knowledge with the studio & broader Nike design community

You will partner with NSRL to understand, utilize & advocate athlete performance insights

You will q uickly prototype for both visual and functional design options (3D printing, cobbling, etc)

You will work with Factory Partners to take prototype & ideation to large rounds of wear test samples & bring new design methodologies to broader scale

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 .