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Generative Designer – Footwear
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Who You’ll Work With The FTWR Generative Design Studio within the broader Innovation FW Design Studio specializes in applied contemporary design methods. The group pioneered the use of computational and generative design methods and tools applied to product design and manufacturing at Nike, continuously pushing new ways of designing, validating and prototyping performance footwear.
Who We Are Looking For
Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design, Engineering, Architecture or related field – will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training.
The ability to craft a digital and physical approach that prioritizes viable prototyping as well as design space exploration.
Ability to work between digital and physical workflows to prototype and visualize footwear designs to validate ideas.
Ability to rapidly adapt and implement new technologies in service of design goals.
Deep expertise in both 2D and 3D design workflows and software with an understanding of footwear design principles (or the ability to acquire this knowledge quickly).
Proficiency in creation and utilization of computational methods for product design.
Proficient creative use of current generative‑AI tools, displaying innovative approaches to available methods and/or development of new methods.
Positive mindset through ambiguous problems and dynamic design situations.
A creative rebellious spirit.
Curiosity in the intersection of culture, sports and technology.
What You’ll Work On
Work with a small design team on Innovation footwear projects to research, explore, prototype, visualize and validate ideas.
Research, cultivate and create new digital tools and methods for Footwear Design, apply them to FW Innovation projects, and share knowledge with the Studio and broader Nike design community.
Partner with NSRL to understand, utilize and advocate athlete performance insights.
Rapidly prototype visual and functional design options (3D printing, cobbling, etc.).
Collaborate with Factory Partners to take prototype and ideation to large rounds of wear test samples and bring new design methodologies to broader scale.
Position Details
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
Industry: Retail
We offer a number of accommodations to complete our interview process and can provide assistance for those with disabilities.
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Who You’ll Work With The FTWR Generative Design Studio within the broader Innovation FW Design Studio specializes in applied contemporary design methods. The group pioneered the use of computational and generative design methods and tools applied to product design and manufacturing at Nike, continuously pushing new ways of designing, validating and prototyping performance footwear.
Who We Are Looking For
Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design, Engineering, Architecture or related field – will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training.
The ability to craft a digital and physical approach that prioritizes viable prototyping as well as design space exploration.
Ability to work between digital and physical workflows to prototype and visualize footwear designs to validate ideas.
Ability to rapidly adapt and implement new technologies in service of design goals.
Deep expertise in both 2D and 3D design workflows and software with an understanding of footwear design principles (or the ability to acquire this knowledge quickly).
Proficiency in creation and utilization of computational methods for product design.
Proficient creative use of current generative‑AI tools, displaying innovative approaches to available methods and/or development of new methods.
Positive mindset through ambiguous problems and dynamic design situations.
A creative rebellious spirit.
Curiosity in the intersection of culture, sports and technology.
What You’ll Work On
Work with a small design team on Innovation footwear projects to research, explore, prototype, visualize and validate ideas.
Research, cultivate and create new digital tools and methods for Footwear Design, apply them to FW Innovation projects, and share knowledge with the Studio and broader Nike design community.
Partner with NSRL to understand, utilize and advocate athlete performance insights.
Rapidly prototype visual and functional design options (3D printing, cobbling, etc.).
Collaborate with Factory Partners to take prototype and ideation to large rounds of wear test samples and bring new design methodologies to broader scale.
Position Details
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
Industry: Retail
We offer a number of accommodations to complete our interview process and can provide assistance for those with disabilities.
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