NIKE, Inc. is seeking a Color Materials and Graphics Designer in Beaverton, Oregon. The role applies specialized technical knowledge to design, create, and present high-quality, photorealistic 3D digital materials and complex procedural systems using Adobe Substance Designer and the Adobe Substance 3D Suite.
Responsibilities include:
- Develop advanced parametric and algorithm-driven material systems for scalable, non-destructive material authoring and design iteration.
- Execute look development, lighting, and rendering workflows using physically based and path-tracing rendering engines.
- Utilize real-time rendering engines and workflows for interactive visualization and design evaluation.
- Design, develop, and maintain custom tools and procedural workflows that improve the efficiency, quality, and consistency of digital material creation.
- Define, document, and maintain technical standards, best practices, and reusable systems for digital material creation and visualization workflows.
- Analyze requirements and create technical workflows and tools that enable faster design decision-making.
- Share tools, workflows, and technical knowledge with internal partners.
- Partner with design and development teams to define and implement 3D and procedural design workflows.
- Provide technical guidance, training, and mentorship to team members.
- Collaborate across project teams to meet milestones and deliverables.
Required qualifications include a Master’s degree in Science in Landscape Architecture, Art, Design, Science, or Engineering, plus one year of experience in the job offered or a design-related occupation.
The position requires advanced procedural and parametric material creation, algorithmic pattern generation, non-destructive data-driven material workflows, complex 3D material authoring, physically based material creation, look development, physically based rendering theory and implementation, path tracing, real-time rendering, material optimization, technical research, and evaluation of emerging digital design technologies.
Telecommuting is available from anywhere in the United States except Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Hawaii, Iowa, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, Nevada, Ohio, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Vermont, West Virginia, and Wyoming.
NIKE, Inc. offers accommodations during the interview process, a generous total rewards package, a diverse and inclusive culture, and opportunities for professional development. NIKE, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.