Expert Designer, Mens & Womens Running Create Footwear Product Design

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

As our Running Expert Footwear Design in Nike Mens & Womens Running, you will design and create industry-leading innovative running footwear products (but not limited to) from concept to reality. We value strong bluesky concepting and authentic problem solving to provide athletes* with measurable benefits in performance that are matched with breathtaking iconic designs. 

WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON

In Nike Mens & Womens Running Create team, 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 of running world! 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 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 Expert Designer will also collaborate and help create the design direction with the Senior Design Director. As a seasoned designer with deep knowledge and experience in footwear, you will be seen as a team leader and mentor for other designers.

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH

As an Expert designer in Mens & Womens Running, you will be working hand in hand with a large project team of different experts (engineers, researchers, scientists, marketing, testing, sustainability, materials, costing, etc), collaborate within the design community (industrial designers, materials, color, graphics, computational, etc.), and mentor other designers. You will work under the direction of our Senior Design Director, and be reviewed by other directors from other functions.

WHAT YOU BRING

Design Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Industrial Design or a combination of relevant education, experience, and training 
• 8 yrs experience designing and developing innovative footwear and other products preferred
• 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 & Performance footwear design - running design is a plus
• Strong Photoshop, Illustrator skills
• Must be able to create accurate 2D technical drawings (tech packs)
• Cobbling and prototyping skills are a plus
• 3D design program experience are a plus
• Strong sketching, illustration, and rendering skills
• Curiosity and flexibility to learn new skills & tools
• Strong 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.

Team Requirements:

• Positive attitude and energy
• 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 passionate about bringing others along
• Team player,  and selfless 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* is a plus.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees and job applicants. 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.