Director, Training & NSW Innovation Footwear Product Design
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- Location
- Beaverton, Oregon
- Work type
- Onsite
- Posted
- 2 days ago
- Apply on
- careers.nike.com
About this role
Become a Part of the NIKE, Inc. Team
NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world’s best athletes. It is a place to explore potential, obliterate boundaries and push out the edges of what can be. The company looks for people who can grow, think, dream and create. Its culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding imagination. The brand seeks achievers, leaders and visionaries. At NIKE, Inc. it’s about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.
We'relooking for aDesign Director Footwear Innovation tojoin theteam at Nike.
TheDesign DirectorFootwearinnovationhas a passion forFootweardesign,workingin and leading ateam, and a Passionto createthe Futureof Sport.
WHOYOU’LL WORK WITH
You will collaborate and mentor within theInnovation design team(industrial designers, materials, color, computational, etc.), and work hand in hand with a project team of different professionals (product managers, developers, researchers, marketing,engineers, etc.). This role reportsdirectlytheVP Innovation Footwear Design.Youwill manageateam of 2 product designers, collaboratewith Materials, Digital designers, Color designersand buildand directlargerprojects teams.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
As ourDesign Director FootwearInnovationyou will direct the creation of industry-leading footwearand innovationsbringing bold concepts to life. You will solve complex design challenges and create iconic products that inspire through both function and form.
We value strong problem solving in providing athletes* with measurable benefits in performance that are matched with breathtaking iconic designs.You will research the Athlete andideateon future solutions for Performance footwear.
The ideal candidate is a visionary designer withexperience designing performancefootwear,exceptionaltaste, a refined aesthetic point of view, and an unwavering commitment to craft. They bring a sharp eye for detail, proportion, materiality, and execution, consistently delivering elevated design solutions. Through strong creative leadership, they will develop compelling products that resonatewithNikesconsumer.
With a deep understanding ofSport,cultural relevance, consumer insights, and emerging trends, this individual will continually challenge industry conventions and set a high standard for creativity, desirability, andInnovative thinking.
WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON
In NikeInnovation,youwill workas the leader of a team thatdesignsand pushesthe possibilities ofthe humanpotential through footwear (and beyond). We expect you tolead andexplore 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.As aleaderyou will help your teamto alsoparticipateand present the work in informal and formal reviews. As adesign leaderdesigner with deep knowledge and experience in footwear, you will be seen as a team leader and mentor for other designers.
Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design,arelated field or equivalent combination of education,experienceor training
8years’ experience designing and developing innovative footwear and other products
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–Perfomancefootwearis a plus
Strong Photoshop, Illustrator skills
Must be able to buildaccurate2D technical drawings (tech packs)and have the knowledge to direct/coach the team to build them
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
Knowledge and experience with sustainable design and manufacturing are a plus
Experienced with presentation programs: Keynote, PowerPoint, Acrobat, etc.
Positive personality and energy
Ability and passion to lead, mentor and onboard Design teammates
Contribute and align to shared team culture and behaviors
Catalyst to make connections with other Design groups
Lead + drive partnerships beyond the Design function (Marketing, Engineering, Development, etc.)
Motivated and hardworking about bringing others along
Extraordinary teammate, and humble leader
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
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.
NIKE, Inc. is a growth company that looks for team members to grow with it. Nike offers a generous total rewards package, casual work environment, a diverse and inclusive culture, and an electric atmosphere for professional development. No matter the location, or the role, every Nike employee shares one galvanizing mission: To bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete* in the world.
NIKE, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.