About the role
WHO YOU'LL WORK WITH
As a Senior Footwear Designer in NSW (Nike Sportswear) you will be working hand-in-hand with a large project team of different professionals (engineers, researchers, scientists, marketing, testing, sustainability, materials, costing, etc.), collaborating within the design community (industrial designers, materials, color, graphics, computational, etc.), and mentoring other designers. You will work under the direction of our Senior Director, NSW Footwear Product Design Create, and be reviewed by other directors from other functions.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
As our Senior Footwear Designer in Nike NSW, you will build industry-leading innovative footwear designs (but not limited to) from concept to reality. We value strong problem solving in providing athletes with measurable benefits in performance that are matched with breathtaking iconic designs.
Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training
At least 3-4 years' experience designing and developing innovative footwear
Knowledge of form, color, materials, human factors, related to elevating the consumer experience
Lives at the intersection of sport, fashion, and culture, with a relentless curiosity for what's next.
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 are a plus
3D design programs experience is a plus
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
Experienced with presentation programs: Keynote, PowerPoint, Acrobat, etc.
Positive personality and energy
Contribute and align to shared team culture and behaviors
Motivated and hardworking about bringing others along
Collaborator with a skill in connecting the dots
Speaks up with courage for self and the team
Open minded, good listener, receptive to candid feedback and diverse points of view
**TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE YOU MUST SUBMIT A FOOTWEAR DESIGN BASED PORTFOLIO (PDF OR URL WITH PASSWORD IF APPLICABLE)
WHAT YOU'LL WORK ON
In Nike NSW you will work on designs that push the possibilities of the human potential through footwear (and beyond). We expect you to explore new opportunities, take risks, and change the game! In your day to day, you will engage with project teammates on researching, gaining insights, problem solving around performance and manufacturing, working with athletes, and crafting a vast range of creative and appealing solutions, that are also sustainable and considerate of cost. With each project, you are encouraged to also participate and present the work in informal and formal reviews. In addition to individual project work, the Senior Designer will also collaborate with the Senior Director.
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.