Principal Footwear Designer - Energy

As a Principal Footwear Designer in Nike Energy, you will build industry-leading innovative footwear designs from concept to reality. You will collaborate with engineers, researchers, scientists, marketing, testing, sustainability, materials, costing, and other design disciplines while mentoring designers.

Who We Are Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design or a related field, or a suitable combination of education, experience, and training.
• 10+ years of experience designing and developing innovative footwear.
• Ability to translate consumer knowledge and insights into product solutions and narratives.
• Experience in technical footwear design; collaboration experience is a plus.
• Strong Photoshop and Illustrator skills.
• Ability to build accurate 2D technical drawings and tech packs.
• Cobbling, prototyping, and 3D design program experience are a plus.
• Strong sketching, illustration, and rendering skills.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and materials.
• Ability to generate a broad range of concepts and solutions for each project.
• Knowledge and experience with sustainable design and manufacturing are a plus.
• Experience with Keynote, PowerPoint, Acrobat, or similar presentation programs.
• Ability and passion to lead, mentor, and onboard design teammates.
• Ability to collaborate across Design, Marketing, Engineering, Development, and other functions.
• Open-minded, receptive to feedback, and able to work effectively with diverse points of view.

A footwear-design-focused portfolio must be submitted as a PDF or URL, with a password if applicable.

What You'll Work On

You will design footwear that pushes the possibilities of human potential. The role includes researching, gaining insights, solving performance and manufacturing challenges, working with athletes, developing creative and sustainable solutions, presenting work in formal and informal reviews, and helping build design direction with the Design Director. You will serve as a team leader and mentor for other designers.

NIKE, Inc. offers accommodations throughout the interview process, a total rewards package, a diverse and inclusive culture, and professional development opportunities. NIKE, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.