| Location | Beaverton, Oregon |
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.
We’re seeking a passionate Expert 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
8 plus 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
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.