Product Designer II, Global Jordan, Mens Footwear/Sport

Jordan - Beaverton, OR

Full-time - Mid Level

Beaverton, OR

10,001+ employees

Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities

About the position

The Footwear Product Designer II at NIKE, Inc. is responsible for creating innovative designs for Jordan footwear, focusing on elevating the consumer experience through superior product craft. This role involves collaborating with various teams to bring seasonal creative direction to life, utilizing consumer insights to develop compelling product solutions, and ensuring the execution of all product details from concept to reality.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Jordan Materials, Color, and Development teams to bring seasonal creative direction to life through Footwear Design.
• Create innovative designs for basketball products under the direction of the Senior Design Director.
• Utilize consumer insights to create compelling solutions for athletes in terms of performance and style.
• Finalize tech packages and assist Expert Designers and the Senior Design Director in creating the next era of hoops shoes.
• Follow the execution of all product details, including construction, color, form, style, detail, fit performance, and cost/value requirements.
• Review all samples and communicate required changes clearly.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least 2 years of experience designing and developing innovative footwear and other products.
• Ability to translate consumer knowledge and insights into product solutions and narratives.
• Strong skills in Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Ability to build accurate 2D technical drawings (tech packs).
• Cobbling and prototyping skills are a plus.
• Experience with 3D design programs is a plus.
• Strong sketching, illustration, and rendering skills.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing processes and materials.

Nice-to-haves

• Positive personality and energy.
• Ability and passion to learn.
• Resilience to setbacks.

Benefits

• Generous total rewards package.
• Casual work environment.
• Diverse and inclusive culture.
• Professional development opportunities.