Senior Expert Designer, Running Footwear Product Design Create - Fast

WHO YOU'LL WORK WITH

As a Senior Expert Footwear Designer in Running, 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 be mentored by other designers. You will work under the direction of our Senior Director, Running Footwear Design, and be reviewed by other directors from other functions.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

As our Senior Expert Footwear Designer in Nike Running 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 Design or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training

8 plus years' experience designing and developing innovative footwear and other products

Knowledge of form, color, materials, human factors, related to elevating the consumer experience

Ability to translate consumer knowledge and insights into product solutions and narratives

Experience in technical footwear design - running design is a plus

Ability and passion to lead, mentor and onboard Design teammates

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

Knowledge and experience with sustainable design and manufacturing are a plus

Experienced with presentation programs : Keynote, PowerPoint, Acrobat, etc.

Positive personality and energy

Lead + drive partnerships beyond the Design function (Marketing, Engineering, Development, etc.)

Ability and passion to lead, mentor and onboard Design teammates

Contribute and align to shared team culture and behaviors

Catalyst to make connections with other Design groups

Lead + drive partnerships beyond the Design function (Marketing, Engineering, Development, etc.)

Motivated and hardworking about bringing others along

Extraordinary teammate, and humble leader

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

Being a runner is not a requirement but being passionate and curious to learn about Running and the athlete

WHAT YOU'LL WORK ON

In Nike Running, 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. The Senior Expert Designer will also collaborate and help build the design direction with the Senior Design Director. As a top-tier designer with deep knowledge and experience in footwear, you will be seen as a team leader and mentor for other designers.

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.