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WHO YOU’LL WORK WITHAs a Principal Footwear Designer in Energy 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 mentoring other designers. You will work under the direction of our Director, Energy Footwear & Apparel Product Design and be reviewed by other directors from other functions.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FORAs our Principal Footwear Designer in Nike Energy, 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 Industrial Design or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training
- 10 plus years’ experience designing and developing innovative footwear
- Ability to translate consumer knowledge and insights into product solutions and narratives
- Experience in technical footwear design – collaboration experience 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
- 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
- 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
**TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE YOU MUST SUBMIT A FOOTWEAR DESIGN FOCUSED PORTFOLIO (PDF OR PROVIDE A URL AS PASSWORD IF APPLICABLE)
WHAT YOU’LL WORK ONIn Nike Energy, 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. In addition to individual project work, the Principal Designer will also collaborate and help build the design direction with the 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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design or a related field, or a suitable combination of education, experience, and training
- 10 or more years of experience designing and developing innovative footwear
- Ability to translate consumer knowledge and insights into product solutions and narratives
- Experience in technical footwear design
- Strong Photoshop and Illustrator skills
- Ability to build accurate 2D technical drawings and tech packs
- Strong sketching, illustration, and rendering skills
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes and materials
- Ability to generate a broad range of concepts and solutions
- Experience with presentation programs such as Keynote, PowerPoint, and Acrobat
- Footwear design-focused portfolio submitted as a PDF or URL
- Collaboration experience in technical footwear design
- Cobbling and prototyping skills
- Experience with 3D design programs
- Knowledge and experience with sustainable design and manufacturing
Nike Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Nike and has not been reviewed or approved by Nike.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with a company match is complemented by options such as a Mega Backdoor Roth and deferred compensation for eligible earners. Financial coaching and structured savings programs support long-term financial security.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — An Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a stock discount sits alongside broad-based equity vehicles like RSUs and non-qualified stock options. These avenues expand wealth-building opportunities beyond base pay.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave includes maternity and paternity time, recently expanded in the U.S. to 16 weeks and extended to part-time retail teammates. Additional supports include childcare assistance at select locations and family-building benefits such as fertility, surrogacy, and adoption.
Nike Insights
What We Do
At NIKE, Inc., we innovate to serve athletes*. Every teammate - from coder to creator - plays a role in making these athletes’ dreams real. Our tech, data, and digital teams push limits every day, building the future of sport and the tools that drive it. Here, curiosity is fuel. Innovation is the game plan. Different perspectives keep us on the offense. You’ll solve challenges worth tackling, grow fast and belong to a team that backs you to do the right thing. Bring your drive. Bring your bold. Let’s move the world, together. Take your first step at nike.com/careers * If you have a body, you’re an athlete.
Why Work With Us
At NIKE, Inc., your dedication fuels the future of sport. There is a sense of pride that comes from representing an iconic brand and shaping its future. Here, we treat every day as a new opportunity to push boundaries, ask tough questions and share whole-hearted convictions. We are a team – united by the belief that anything is possible.
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