WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
As a Senior Sock Designer in Accessories, you will create and develop seasonal sock concepts that blend style, performance, sport, and culture. We are looking for a curious, collaborative designer who is driven to innovate and challenge how products are made. Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively across teams are essential.
WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON
You will design socks that advance Nike’s vision at the intersection of sport and culture. You will identify opportunities, solve product challenges, and take informed risks to drive innovation. Day to day, you will research consumer and athlete insights, explore performance and manufacturing solutions, and develop creative product concepts. You will regularly present your work in design reviews and collaborate closely with the Sr. Manager of Socks and the Lead Sock Designer to shape product direction.
WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH
You will partner with cross-functional teams across design, development, and merchandising to deliver products that meet performance, cost, consumer, and timeline objectives. You will collaborate closely with the Accessories Design Team to create cohesive product stories that reflect the Nike brand while continuing to build your expertise in Nike’s design philosophy, processes, and products.
TO BE CONSIDERED, YOU MUST SUBMIT A CREATIVE DESIGN PORTFOLIO. PLEASE PROVIDE WEBSITE LINKS OR ATTACH A PDF FILE WHEN YOU APPLY.
WHAT YOU BRING
- 3-5 years' experience designing and developing innovative products
- Bachelor's Degree in Product Design or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training.
- A passion for style and function--awareness and ahead of marketplace trends in sport and culture
- Presents and communicates work clearly and confidently in meetings and reviews
- Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, Illustrator, and Keynote
- Manage multiple projects at various stages of the design from concept to production
- Ability to apply and perform design skills such as: drawing/sketching, ideation, use of texture, spacing and scale, visual presentation development and layout
- Critique, iterate and adjust design concepts and prototypes independently and collaboratively. Evaluate designs from a performance, manufacturing and functional perspective, extend expertise to problem solve
- Open minded, good listener, receptive to candid feedback and diverse points of view.
- Ability to translate athlete needs and insights into functional design solutions.
- Highly detail-oriented and thorough, with a persistent drive to refine designs.
- Awareness of manufacturing processes and ability to collaborate closely with developers and suppliers.
- Skilled in Adobe Creative Suite, and 3D/digital visualization tools.
- Strong collaboration skills, while also confident in pushing for the highest standards.
- Positive but persistent personality — not afraid to challenge and push for better product outcomes.
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
- 3-5 years experience designing and developing innovative products
- Bachelor's Degree in Product Design or related field, or equivalent experience
- Submit creative design portfolio (website link or PDF) when applying
- Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite
- Proficient in Adobe Illustrator
- Proficient in Keynote
- Skilled in 3D/digital visualization tools
- Strong drawing/sketching, ideation, visual presentation and layout skills
- Experience managing multiple projects from concept to production
- Awareness of manufacturing processes and ability to collaborate with developers and suppliers
- Ability to translate athlete needs and consumer insights into functional design solutions
- Strong communication, collaboration, presentation skills, and receptiveness to feedback
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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