WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH
The Senior 3D Designer joins the Advanced Digital Creation Studio, where design, innovation and technology come together to advance digital product creation. This role reports to the Manager, 3D Design, Innovation and collaborates with designers, engineers, developers, innovation partners, external vendors and factory teams.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Nike is looking for a highly skilled 3D designer who thrives where creativity meets technology. This person combines artistic vision, deep technical expertise and strong problem-solving skills to move ideas from concept through execution. They navigate ambiguity with confidence, develop thoughtful design solutions and stay curious about the future of digital product creation. They bring an experimental mindset to emerging technologies, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), generative design and advanced visualization. Strong collaboration and communication are essential. This person is equally comfortable crafting high-fidelity digital assets, improving workflows, sharing expertise with teammates and presenting ideas to stakeholders. They bring a growth mindset, attention to craft and the ability to build strong relationships across a diverse network of creative and technical partners.
- 3+ years of experience in 3D design, digital product creation, innovation or related fields.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Animation, Industrial Design, 3D Design, Engineering or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training.
- Expert proficiency in Maya, Blender, Rhino, ZBrush or comparable 3D design platforms.
- Advanced expertise in materials, lighting, rendering, visualization and digital storytelling using Adobe Substance 3D Suite, KeyShot, Unreal Engine or equivalent technologies.
- Experience contributing to cross-functional projects, exploring emerging technologies and adopting new digital creation workflows.
WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON
You’ll help shape the future of digital product creation by building advanced 3D assets, visualizations and prototypes that bring new ideas to life. Across disciplines, you’ll strengthen creative and technical standards while exploring how emerging technology can unlock new possibilities.
- Create high-fidelity 3D assets, visualizations and physical prototypes that bring future product concepts and innovation initiatives to life.
- Partner with designers, developers, engineers and manufacturing teams to translate new ideas into compelling solutions that can be built.
- Turn ambiguous briefs into clear design approaches, technical solutions and actionable execution plans.
- Advance 3D design best practices, workflows and standards that strengthen the team’s digital creation capabilities.
- Research, test and apply emerging technologies, tools and AI-enabled workflows that accelerate and improve digital creation.
- Share expertise with fellow designers through peer feedback, demonstrations and informal mentoring.
- Present concepts, recommendations and workflow improvements with clarity and confidence to teammates and key stakeholders.
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
- 3+ years of experience in 3D design, digital product creation, innovation, or related fields
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Animation, Industrial Design, 3D Design, Engineering, or a related field; suitable combinations of education, experience, and training accepted
- Expert proficiency in Maya, Blender, Rhino, ZBrush, or comparable 3D design platforms
- Advanced expertise in materials, lighting, rendering, visualization, and digital storytelling using Adobe Substance 3D Suite, KeyShot, Unreal Engine, or equivalent technologies
- Experience contributing to cross-functional projects, exploring emerging technologies, and adopting new digital creation workflows
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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