Become a Part of the NIKE, Inc. Team
NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world’s best athletes. It is a place to explore potential, obliterate boundaries and push out the edges of what can be. The company looks for people who can grow, think, dream and create. Its culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding imagination. The brand seeks achievers, leaders and visionaries. At NIKE, Inc. it’s about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.
From our flagship website and five-star mobile apps to social media, digital marketing and the retail store experience, our teams at NIKE Digital are reimagining how design and technology meet to serve consumers more directly and personally. We invest in cutting-edge technologies and work with the most creative people in the world. Our teams are innovative, diverse, multidisciplinary and collaborative, taking technology into the future and bringing the world with it.
WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH
As a Senior 3D Footwear Designer, you will be working under the Digital Product Creation Organization while focusing on 3D Design for global footwear. You will also collaborate with other members of the design team including product, materials, color, and computational designers as part of a creative collective on each project.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Are you passionate about product and 3D capabilities? If you have notable experience with 3D Design techniques, emerging tools and technologies, and knowledge of product creation—we’re looking for you! Ideally, you also have a strong aesthetic sensibility and excel at translating abstract concepts into fully realized form. Working closely with your colleagues, you employ your technical skills to determine aesthetic and functional design solutions and help overcome design challenges. Highly self-motivated with a solution-oriented approach, you are capable of producing high-quality work on very fast deadlines. You can model, visualize and prep models for 3D printing. If you are very creative and design-oriented, with a strong aesthetic sensibility and outstanding technical skills, then we’d love to talk to you!
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in industrial, transportation design, animation, architecture, a related field or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training
3-5 years of relevant work experience
Unique design philosophy and strong creative drive
Strong work ethic, communication skills and team spirit
Proficiency in 3D Design, polygonal and surface modeling
Demonstrated proficiency using digital design applications (i.e. Maya, Modo, Rhino, ZBrush, Blender, Photoshop, Illustrator)
Demonstrates ability to use AI (Artificial Intelligence) tools in their design process (i.e. Vizcom, NewArc, etc.)
Experience in crafting conceptual prototypes and proficiency in preparing 3D assets for rapid prototyping (RP)
Possess an in depth understanding of digital creation market trends and new technologies
Ability to continually expand knowledge of digital creation tools and processes and stay current with
industry digital creation innovations
Footwear product experience is a must
Experience working in a highly multidimensional design environment
Ability to travel up to 5% of the time
WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON
As a Senior 3D Designer for global footwear, you will design by driving digital creation from ideation to manufacturing through all design phases. You will use digital tools to enable the creation of innovative concepts and designs that appropriately reflect Nike’s design philosophy. Additionally, you will build and present assets that effectively communicate design intent to a variety of audiences.
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees and job applicants. 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.
NIKE, Inc. is a growth company that looks for team members to grow with it. Nike offers a generous total rewards package, casual work environment, a diverse and inclusive culture, and an electric atmosphere for professional development. No matter the location, or the role, every Nike employee shares one galvanizing mission: To bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete* in the world.
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, veteran status, or disability.