Lead Designer – Mens Basketball Create Footwear Product Design
| Company | Nike |
|---|---|
| Location | Beaverton, OR, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Senior |
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design, a related field or equivalent combination of education, experience or training
- 5-7 years of 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 – running design is a plus
- 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
- Knowledge and experience with sustainable design and manufacturing are a plus
- Experienced with presentation programs: Keynote, PowerPoint, Acrobat, etc.
Responsibilities
- Build industry-leading innovative footwear designs from concept to reality
- Collaborate with a large project team of different professionals
- Mentor other designers
- Engage with project teammates on researching, gaining insights, problem solving around performance and manufacturing
- Work with athletes and craft a vast range of creative and appealing solutions
- Participate and present the work in informal and formal reviews
- Lead and drive partnerships beyond the Design function (Marketing, Engineering, Development, etc.)
- Contribute and align to shared team culture and behaviors
Preferred Qualifications
- Cobbling and prototyping skills are a plus
- 3D design programs experience is a plus
- Knowledge and experience with sustainable design and manufacturing are a plus
- Being a runner is not a requirement but being passionate and curious to learn about Running and the athlete is.