Expert Designer, Energy Athlete Atelier Footwear Product Design

WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

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.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

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

WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON

• 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.