WHO WE ARE
Accessories Innovation Design explores the future of Nike Accessories & Equipment through product innovation, material exploration, athlete insights, and rapid experimentation. This role sits at the intersection of Design, Innovation, Development, and Product Creation. We are looking for a designer who is curious, hands-on, and passionate about creating new solutions that elevate athlete and consumer experiences. You will help shape future opportunities, transform emerging ideas into tangible concepts, and contribute to the long-term evolution of Nike Accessories & Equipment.
WHO YOU'LL WORK WITH
You will work closely with a broad team of partners, including Product Design, Product Development, Materials Design, Engineering, Product Management, Innovation Teams, and external manufacturing and technology partners.
Success in this role requires strong collaboration, communication, and the ability to bring diverse teams together around a shared vision.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We are looking for a designer who combines strong creative thinking with the ability to turn ideas into reality. The ideal candidate is comfortable leading projects, building alignment across teams, and navigating the journey from early exploration through execution. They are passionate about innovation, materials, product creation, and emerging digital workflows.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Product Design, Industrial Design, Fashion Design, or a related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience & training.
- 5+ years of relevant product design experience
- Experience in accessories, equipment, footwear, or related consumer product categories
- Strong product design, visualization, and storytelling skills
- Strong understanding of materials, construction methods, and manufacturing processes
- Ability to translate athlete and consumer insights into meaningful product solutions
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Strong cross-functional collaboration skills
- Ability to manage projects with a high degree of ownership and autonomy
- Ability to balance multiple priorities while maintaining project momentum
- Comfortable working within evolving and ambiguous spaces
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced proficiency in 3D design and visualization tools
- Experience using 3D workflows to explore, communicate, and validate concepts
- Experience creating digital and physical prototypes
- Familiarity with rapid prototyping methods, including 3D printing and model making
- Experience leveraging digital tools to accelerate concept development and communication
- Curiosity for emerging technologies, evolving creative workflows, and new design methodologies
- Knowledge of sustainable materials and circular design principles
Portfolio Requirement
Candidates must submit a portfolio demonstrating innovation thinking, product problem-solving, concept development process, material exploration, prototype creation, 3D visualization capability, and final product execution.
WHAT YOU'LL WORK ON
Innovation Concept Development
- Explore future opportunities for Accessories & Equipment
- Generate innovative concepts informed by athlete and consumer needs
- Identify unmet needs and develop meaningful product solutions
Material & Technology Exploration
- Research emerging materials, technologies, and manufacturing methods
- Translate innovation opportunities into tangible product concepts
- Partner with development and materials teams to evaluate feasibility and potential impact
Prototyping & Validation
- Create digital and physical prototypes to rapidly explore ideas
- Iterate concepts through testing, feedback, and learning
- Utilize visualization tools to communicate concepts clearly and effectively
Project Leadership
- Lead innovation projects from early exploration through concept validation
- Independently lead small-to-medium innovation initiatives from opportunity identification through concept validation
- Help shape project direction within evolving opportunities
- Build alignment across teams and stakeholders throughout the innovation process
- Drive projects forward with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
Storytelling & Communication
- Develop compelling innovation narratives and presentations
- Create visual materials that inspire teams and leadership
- Clearly communicate the rationale, value, and future potential behind concepts
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 Product Design, Industrial Design, Fashion Design, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 5+ years of relevant product design experience
- Experience in accessories, equipment, footwear, or related consumer product categories
- Strong product design, visualization, and storytelling skills
- Strong understanding of materials, construction methods, and manufacturing processes
- Ability to translate athlete and consumer insights into product solutions
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Strong cross-functional collaboration skills
- Ability to manage projects with a high degree of ownership and autonomy
- Ability to balance multiple priorities while maintaining project momentum
- Comfortable working within evolving and ambiguous spaces
- Portfolio demonstrating innovation thinking, problem-solving, concept development, material exploration, prototyping, 3D visualization, and final product execution
- Advanced proficiency in 3D design and visualization tools
- Experience using 3D workflows to explore, communicate, and validate concepts
- Experience creating digital and physical prototypes
- Familiarity with rapid prototyping methods, including 3D printing and model making
- Experience leveraging digital tools to accelerate concept development and communication
- Knowledge of sustainable materials and circular design principles
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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