WHO YOU'LL WORK WITH
You'll be aligned to a specific Sport team or priority projects, working independently with Footwear Product Designers to deliver exceptional 3D visualization and production support. You'll collaborate with development, engineering, and Asia partners to ensure designs transition smoothly from concept to manufacturing while mentoring junior designers.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
You’re an experienced 3D designer with deep craft expertise and a strong understanding of footwear manufacturing. You work independently, proactively solve complex modeling challenges, and are adept at using gen Al to accelerate your creative process. You mentor junior designers and help bridge the gap between design intent and manufacturability.
Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training.
4+ years of experience in 3D design creation role
High proficiency in poly modeling with deep knowledge of industry-standard 3D packages (Blender, Maya, Rhino, Grasshopper and Vizcom)
Advanced rendering skills with ability to create custom materials (diffuse, normal, bump, alpha maps) Strong understanding of footwear manufacturing requirements and engineering constraints
Proven ability to apply generative Al workflows to enhance ideation speed and creative output
Experience with 3D printing and additive manufacturing for rapid prototyping
Portfolio demonstrating ability to design, model, and execute high-quality 3D content
WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON
You'll independently deliver production-quality 3D models and visualizations for mid-to-high complexity projects while leveraging generative AI to accelerate workflows. You'll mentor junior designers, partner early with design teams to influence direction, and ensure manufacturability.
Partner with your Sport team's Footwear Product Designers early in the process to provide design feedback, create refined concept models, and help establish design direction before moving to development
Integrate generative Al workflows into your daily practice to rapidly explore design variations, accelerate ideation, and deliver more iterations in less time
Use 3D printing strategically to create physical prototypes that validate design concepts and accelerate decision-making with designers and leadership
Create CAD files and technical documentation that clearly convey design direction to Asia factories, ensuring accurate translation from concept to production
Proactively Identify and resolve manufacturing challenges, working directly with designers to modify products for feasibility while preserving design intent
Mentor 3D Designer Il team members, helping them develop both traditional craft skills and proficiency with new generative Al tools
Work Independently across inline projects, hackathons, and priority projects, knowing when to ask for support on the most complex challenges
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 related field
- 4+ years of experience in 3D design creation
- High proficiency in poly modeling using industry-standard 3D packages
- Advanced rendering skills for custom materials
- Understanding of footwear manufacturing requirements
- Ability to apply generative AI workflows
- Experience with 3D printing and additive manufacturing
- Portfolio demonstrating high-quality 3D content
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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