Senior Designer, Kids NSW Footwear Product Design Create
Nike · Beaverton, OR
- On site
- Full-time
- $120,000 / year
- Beaverton, OR
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Job highlights
- Design innovative kids' footwear for Nike.
- Collaborate with diverse cross-functional teams.
- Develop seasonal concepts from ideation to execution.
- Utilize 2D, 3D design, and Adobe CC skills.
- Drive product integrity, innovation, and performance.
About the role
About the Role
As a Senior Designer in Kid’s Footwear at Nike, you will be a key player in driving, inspiring, and developing seasonal design concepts for Kid’s footwear. You will collaborate within a large project team of diverse professionals including engineering, product management, marketing, merchandising, testing, product development, and costing. You will also collaborate within the design community, working with product designers, materials specialists, color experts, graphics designers, and 3D artists. You'll partner closely with your category team members in design, development, and merchandising to ensure design feasibility, meet price points, satisfy merchandising needs, and adhere to product creation timelines. This role reports to the Senior Manager and Kids Senior Design Director, and you will present your design concepts to various audiences.
Who We Are Looking For
We seek a Senior Footwear Designer with a strong passion and knowledge of footwear product creation and a knack for innovative problem-solving from concept to final design. The ideal candidate is a curious observer, an eager participant, and a cultural sponge who seeks insights to solve problems. You will leverage your design skills and creative problem-solving abilities to craft innovative product solutions that enhance the experience and key benefits for the athletes and communities Nike serves. Your design versatility will be crucial in creating visually stunning and industry-leading products through deeply resonant stories across sport performance and sport lifestyle footwear.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in industrial design or related field, or any suitable combination of education, experience, and training.
- 5-7 years of relevant work experience in designing and developing innovative footwear and other products.
- Previous footwear design experience is required.
- Must be able to build accurate 2D technical drawings (tech packs).
- Ability to translate consumer knowledge and insights into product solutions and narratives.
- Experience in technical footwear design; performance footwear experience is a plus.
- Proficient in Adobe CC and comfortable working within new digital spaces.
- 3D design skillset (Gravity Sketch, Rhino, Blender, or any 3D software) is a plus.
- Cobbling and prototyping skills are a plus.
- Strong sketching, illustration, and rendering skills.
- Solid knowledge of manufacturing processes and materials.
- Ability to generate a broad range of concepts and solutions for each project.
- Experienced with presentation programs: Keynote, PowerPoint, Acrobat, etc.
Team Requirements
- Positive personality and energy.
- Interest in mentoring fellow designers.
- Ability to make connections with other Design groups.
- Motivated and hardworking, with a desire to bring others along.
- Extraordinary teammate and humble leader.
- Skilled collaborator adept at connecting the dots.
- Contributes to and aligns with shared team culture and behaviors.
- Speaks up with courage for self and the team.
- Open-minded, good listener, receptive to candid feedback and diverse points of view.
What You’ll Work On
Kid’s Footwear is responsible for designing and creating price-point products across six “Fields of Play,” including running, basketball, classics, modern lifestyle, and sandals. In this role, your day-to-day work will focus on the kids’ segment of Nike sports and lifestyle footwear, spanning from toddler to grade school product. You will work with your Senior Design Director and Senior Design Manager partners to create groundbreaking footwear across various Nike design categories. You'll participate in Key Brand and Footwear Initiatives from design through execution, championing a culturally connected vision with an emphasis on product design integrity, forward-thinking innovation, and industry-leading quality & product performance. You will bring to life seasonal creative direction through footwear product design, future forward trends, and innovations. We encourage you to explore new opportunities, take risks, and change the game!
In your day-to-day, you will collaborate with project teammates on researching, gaining insights, problem-solving around style, performance, and manufacturing, working with athletes, and crafting a vast range of creative solutions that are considerate of cost. With each project, you will also participate and present the work in informal and formal reviews.
Please attach or link your portfolio to be considered.
Accommodations
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.
Key skills/competency
- Footwear Design
- Product Design
- Technical Design
- Concept Development
- Adobe Creative Suite
- 3D Design
- Prototyping
- Manufacturing Processes
- Consumer Insights
- Trend Forecasting
Skills & topics
- Senior Designer
- Kids Footwear
- Footwear Design
- Product Design
- Nike
- Design
- Innovation
- Adobe Creative Suite
- 3D Design
- Technical Drawing
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your 5-7 years of footwear design experience, 2D technical drawing skills, and proficiency in Adobe CC.
- Showcase your portfolio: Ensure your portfolio demonstrates your conceptual range, sketching, illustration, rendering, and 3D design capabilities.
- Emphasize collaboration: In your application and interviews, stress your experience working with cross-functional teams and mentoring junior designers.
- Research Nike's culture: Understand Nike's focus on innovation, athlete insights, and cultural relevance to align your responses.
- Prepare for concept presentation: Be ready to present design concepts and articulate your problem-solving process for Kid's footwear.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the primary focus of the Senior Designer, Kids Footwear role at Nike?
- The Senior Designer, Kids Footwear role at Nike focuses on driving, inspiring, and developing seasonal design concepts for children's footwear across various sports performance and lifestyle categories. This involves collaborating with cross-functional teams and bringing innovative product solutions to life.
- What are the essential qualifications for the Senior Designer, Kids Footwear position at Nike?
- Essential qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in industrial design or a related field (or equivalent experience), 5-7 years of footwear design experience, proficiency in Adobe CC, strong 2D technical drawing (tech pack) skills, and the ability to translate consumer insights into product narratives.
- Is prior footwear design experience mandatory for this role at Nike?
- Yes, previous footwear design experience is a mandatory requirement for this Senior Designer, Kids Footwear position at Nike. Experience in technical footwear design, particularly performance footwear, is highly valued.
- What 3D design software skills are preferred for the Senior Designer, Kids Footwear role?
- While not strictly mandatory, a 3D design skillset using software such as Gravity Sketch, Rhino, or Blender is considered a plus for the Senior Designer, Kids Footwear role at Nike. Proficiency in these tools can enhance your ability to create innovative product solutions.
- How does Nike support candidates needing accommodations during the application process for the Senior Designer role?
- Nike offers various accommodations for the interview process, including screen readers, sign language interpreters, accessible interview locations, and closed captioning. Candidates needing assistance or accommodation due to a disability should complete the Candidate Accommodation Request Form.
- What type of products will the Senior Designer, Kids Footwear be working on?
- The Senior Designer, Kids Footwear will work on price-point products across six 'Fields of Play,' including running, basketball, classics, modern lifestyle, and sandals. The role specifically focuses on the kids’ segment of Nike sports and lifestyle footwear, from toddler to grade school sizes.
- What is Nike's approach to collaboration for this Senior Designer role?
- Collaboration is central to this role. The Senior Designer will work closely with a large project team including engineering, product management, marketing, merchandising, testing, and development. They will also collaborate within the broader design community (materials, color, graphics, 3D) and with other designers.
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