Senior Designer, NSW Footwear Product Design

WHO YOU'LL WORK WITH

As a Senior Footwear Designer in NSW (Nike Sportswear) you will be working hand-in-hand with a large project team of different professionals (engineers, researchers, scientists, marketing, testing, sustainability, materials, costing, etc.), collaborating within the design community (industrial designers, materials, color, graphics, computational, etc.), and mentoring other designers. You will work under the direction of our Senior Director, NSW Footwear Product Design Create, and be reviewed by other directors from other functions.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

As our Senior Footwear Designer in Nike NSW, you will build industry-leading innovative footwear designs (but not limited to) from concept to reality. We value strong problem solving in providing athletes with measurable benefits in performance that are matched with breathtaking iconic designs.

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training
• At least 3-4 years' experience designing and developing innovative footwear
• Knowledge of form, color, materials, human factors, related to elevating the consumer experience
• Lives at the intersection of sport, fashion, and culture, with a relentless curiosity for what's next.
• 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 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
• Experienced with presentation programs: Keynote, PowerPoint, Acrobat, etc.
• Positive personality and energy
• 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