You will collaborate with top athletes and teams to deliver bespoke footwear creations with white-glove service and speed. This is a space without a fixed aesthetic, one that flexes across worlds, driven by a passion for innovation and high-craft experimentation. You’ll turn ideas into real products that elevate athlete expression.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FORWe’re seeking a passionate Senior Designer, Footwear for Nike Atelier. A maker at heart, that works fast, curious, and fluent in 3D. You thrive in undefined spaces, push craft through experimentation, and bring ideas to life with precision and speed.
- Bachelor's degree in Design or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training
- 3+ years of relevant work experience in designing and developing innovative footwear and other products
- Ability to apply and perform design skills such as drawing/sketching, ideation, color theory, use of texture, spacing and scale, visual presentation development and layout
- Knowledge of form, color, materials, human factors, related to elevating the consumer experience
- Ability to translate consumer knowledge and insights into product solutions and narratives
- Experience in technical footwear design
- Strong Photoshop, Illustrator skills
- Must be able to build accurate 2D technical drawings (tech packs)
- Cobbling and prototyping skills is a must
- 3D design programs experience is a must
- 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
- Contribute and align to shared team culture and behaviors
- Catalyst to make connections with other Design groups
- Motivated and hardworking about bringing others along
**TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE YOU MUCH SUBMIT A FOOTWEAR DESIGN FOCUSED PORTFOLIO
WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON- Create original Footwear product designs that reflect our design philosophy & standards with guidance from Senior Design Director.
- Design and build bespoke footwear that push innovation exploration.
- Quickly prototype and use 3D tools to push form, construction and storytelling.
- Proactively implement all footwear product details including construction detail, color, form, style, detail, fit performance, and trims.
- Partner and clearly communicate with all relevant members within Design, Technical Development and external suppliers.
- Present design concepts to various internal audiences with support from design team.
- Create presentation materials that effectively communicate the concept with the design triad team.
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.
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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.
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* 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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