DESIGNER II, PRODUCT DESIGN, WOMENS FOOTWEAR, GLOBAL JORDAN

Nike - Beaverton, OR

Full-time - Entry Level

Beaverton, OR

Leather and Allied Product Manufacturing

About the position

As a Designer II for Product Design in Women's Footwear at NIKE, Inc., you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Jordan Streetwear. This position is not just about creating footwear; it's about crafting original designs that resonate with the spirit of the Jordan Brand, which is deeply rooted in basketball and performance. You will work under the guidance of the Women's Footwear Design Director, collaborating with a high-performing team that thrives on creativity and innovation. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve engaging with project teammates to research and gain insights into consumer needs, style, performance, and manufacturing processes. You will be expected to create a wide range of creative solutions that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also mindful of cost considerations. Each project will require you to participate in both informal and formal reviews, presenting your work and ideas to the team. In this role, you will collaborate closely with various design disciplines within the Jordan Streetwear community, including product design, color design, materials design, graphic design, apparel design, and 3D design. You will also partner with Product Line Management, Merchandising, and Technical Development and Engineering teams to bring your footwear designs to life. This collaborative environment will allow you to push the boundaries of design while ensuring that the final products meet the high standards expected by athletes and consumers alike. Your contributions will help ensure that every piece of footwear not only looks great but also performs exceptionally on and off the court, embodying the confidence and style that the Jordan Brand represents.

Responsibilities

• Create original product designs for Women's Footwear in Jordan Streetwear.
• Refresh existing footwear icons to align with current trends and consumer needs.
• Engage in research and gain insights related to style, performance, and manufacturing.
• Collaborate with teammates to develop creative solutions that consider cost and consumer experience.
• Participate in informal and formal design reviews, presenting your work effectively.
• Work closely with various design disciplines including color, materials, graphic, and apparel design.
• Partner with Product Line Management, Merchandising, and Technical Development teams to execute designs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Product Design, Industrial Design, Fashion Design, or relevant education and experience.
• 1-4 years of preferred design experience in a related field.
• Strong knowledge of form, color, materials, and human factors to enhance consumer experience.
• Passion for the intersection of sport, streetwear, and women's fashion.
• Previous footwear design experience is preferred.
• Proficient in Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Ability to create accurate 2D technical drawings.
• Strong visual communication skills through sketching, illustration, and rendering.
• Good understanding of manufacturing processes and materials.
• Ability to generate a range of concepts and solutions for each project.
• Experience with prototyping and cobbling is a plus.
• Familiarity with 3D design is a plus.
• Experienced with presentation software such as Keynote, Acrobat, and PowerPoint.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in footwear design is highly preferred.
• Knowledge of 3D design tools and techniques.
• Experience with prototyping and cobbling processes.

Benefits

• Generous total rewards package.
• Casual work environment.
• Diverse and inclusive culture.
• Opportunities for professional development.