NIKE
Lead Designer, Looks Of Streetwear Footwear Prod Design, Global Jordan
NIKE, Beaverton, Oregon, us, 97078
WHO YOU'LL WORK WITH
As a Lead Footwear Designer in Jordan, you will be working together with a large project team of different professionals (engineering, product management, marketing, merchandising, testing, product development, costing, etc.), collaborating within the design community (industrial designers, materials, color, graphics, 3D, etc.), and mentoring other designers. You will work under the direction of our Streetwear Product Design Director and will present your design concepts to various internal and external audiences.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We're looking for an exceptional Lead Designer, Footwear Product Design to combine their experience, problem solving abilities, and creativity to help create the future of Jordan Streetwear. The ideal candidate needs to be a highly creative problem solver with an optimistic approach to work, who has a passion for footwear design, advising a team, and doesn't settle for anything less than the best to meet the needs of the athlete and consumer. They thrive under pressure and are eager to take on technical projects across a multitude of sports that have a significant impact for the athletes we serve and our brand.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Industrial design, fashion design, apparel design, material design, textile design or a related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training.
5-7 years' experience designing and developing innovative footwear and other products
Previous footwear design experience required
Previous experience in Lifestyle and Cleated/Golf footwear preferred
Knowledge of form, color, materials, human factors, related to elevating the consumer experience
Passion for the intersection of Sport and Streetwear
Ability to translate consumer knowledge and athlete insights into product solutions and narratives
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
Vizcom 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
Active and proficient participant in the creative process and cross-functional communication
Experience presenting design concepts to internal and external audiences, including athletes
Experienced with presentation programs (Keynote)
Team culture builder, thinks strategically about the future, energized by ambiguity, start-up mentality
Positive personality and outlook
Interest in mentoring fellow designers
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
WHAT YOU'LL WORK ON
In Jordan Streetwear, you will work on original designs and creating performance solutions around Jordan DNA. We expect you to explore new opportunities and take risks, delivering the highest levels of both performance and style that the Jordan athlete expects! In your day to day, you will engage with project teammates on researching, gaining insights, problem solving around style, performance and manufacturing, working with athletes, and crafting a vast range of creative and appealing solutions, that are considerate of cost.
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 (https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/5153e46a93f4460db48eb9e611386685) .
NIKE, Inc. is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, protected veteran status, or disability. NIKE is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call +1 503-671-4156 and let us know the nature of your request, your location and your contact information.
As a Lead Footwear Designer in Jordan, you will be working together with a large project team of different professionals (engineering, product management, marketing, merchandising, testing, product development, costing, etc.), collaborating within the design community (industrial designers, materials, color, graphics, 3D, etc.), and mentoring other designers. You will work under the direction of our Streetwear Product Design Director and will present your design concepts to various internal and external audiences.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We're looking for an exceptional Lead Designer, Footwear Product Design to combine their experience, problem solving abilities, and creativity to help create the future of Jordan Streetwear. The ideal candidate needs to be a highly creative problem solver with an optimistic approach to work, who has a passion for footwear design, advising a team, and doesn't settle for anything less than the best to meet the needs of the athlete and consumer. They thrive under pressure and are eager to take on technical projects across a multitude of sports that have a significant impact for the athletes we serve and our brand.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Industrial design, fashion design, apparel design, material design, textile design or a related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training.
5-7 years' experience designing and developing innovative footwear and other products
Previous footwear design experience required
Previous experience in Lifestyle and Cleated/Golf footwear preferred
Knowledge of form, color, materials, human factors, related to elevating the consumer experience
Passion for the intersection of Sport and Streetwear
Ability to translate consumer knowledge and athlete insights into product solutions and narratives
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
Vizcom 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
Active and proficient participant in the creative process and cross-functional communication
Experience presenting design concepts to internal and external audiences, including athletes
Experienced with presentation programs (Keynote)
Team culture builder, thinks strategically about the future, energized by ambiguity, start-up mentality
Positive personality and outlook
Interest in mentoring fellow designers
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
WHAT YOU'LL WORK ON
In Jordan Streetwear, you will work on original designs and creating performance solutions around Jordan DNA. We expect you to explore new opportunities and take risks, delivering the highest levels of both performance and style that the Jordan athlete expects! In your day to day, you will engage with project teammates on researching, gaining insights, problem solving around style, performance and manufacturing, working with athletes, and crafting a vast range of creative and appealing solutions, that are considerate of cost.
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 (https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/5153e46a93f4460db48eb9e611386685) .
NIKE, Inc. is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, protected veteran status, or disability. NIKE is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call +1 503-671-4156 and let us know the nature of your request, your location and your contact information.