NIKE
Lead Designer, Energy Footwear Design Jordan
NIKE, Beaverton, Oregon, us, 97078
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We're looking for a Lead Designer for Footwear to join the Energy team at the Jordan Brand. The Lead Designer has a passion for all things in design, a hight taste level, a strong connection to culture and community, working as a team, and focus on details and carft. They are able to work on design concepts, produce CAD’s, work on materials and color design as well as graphic design. They are able to bring the vision of Jordan Brand in partnership with collaborators to life, through thoughtful and innovative design solutions.
WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON
You'll build innovative footwear designs that advance the product aesthetic and performance for our agitator consumer. You'll follow the execution of all product details including construction, form, color, materials, style, fit, and performance. You'll actively seek authoritative recommendations to develop designs with regard to cost/value requirements, manufacturability, sustainability, merchandising, and aesthetic finish. You will work on packaging and graphics for each project using it as a vessel for storytelling and design. You will bring storytelling to life through the design, materials, and color.
WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH
You will collaborate with the Senior Design Director and work with high profile collaborators in the music industry, design, and find artists, to create high impact product that sets the tone for youth culture as well as the brand. You'll collaborate with design and management teams on innovative footwear concepts from brief to market. You'll connect with members in design, development, product management, costing, and engineering to ensure feasibility of designs while adhering to product creation timeline. You'll communicate and present design concepts to various internal and external audiences. Encouraging community and mentoring others are also expectations for this role.
WHAT YOU BRING
EDUCATION:
Bachelor's Degree in product design or relevant design degree or a combination of relevant education, experience, and training.
At least 5 years' experience designing and developing innovative footwear products
Previous footwear design experience required
Proficient in Photoshop and Illustrator skills
3D design program experience a plus
Knowledge of manufacturing processes, plastics, and other engineering materials are ideal
Active and proficient participant in the creative process and cross-functional communication
Communicate and present design concepts to internal and external audiences
Collaborate and communicate cross-functionally with key partners
Significant engagement with external partners
Cobbling and prototyping skills are a plus
3D design program experience are a plus
Strong sketching, illustration, and rendering skills
Solid knowledge of manufacturing processes and materials
Must be able to generate a broad range of concepts and solutions for each project
NIKE, Inc. is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, protected veteran status, or disability. NIKE is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call +1 503-671-4156 and let us know the nature of your request, your location and your contact information.
We're looking for a Lead Designer for Footwear to join the Energy team at the Jordan Brand. The Lead Designer has a passion for all things in design, a hight taste level, a strong connection to culture and community, working as a team, and focus on details and carft. They are able to work on design concepts, produce CAD’s, work on materials and color design as well as graphic design. They are able to bring the vision of Jordan Brand in partnership with collaborators to life, through thoughtful and innovative design solutions.
WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON
You'll build innovative footwear designs that advance the product aesthetic and performance for our agitator consumer. You'll follow the execution of all product details including construction, form, color, materials, style, fit, and performance. You'll actively seek authoritative recommendations to develop designs with regard to cost/value requirements, manufacturability, sustainability, merchandising, and aesthetic finish. You will work on packaging and graphics for each project using it as a vessel for storytelling and design. You will bring storytelling to life through the design, materials, and color.
WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH
You will collaborate with the Senior Design Director and work with high profile collaborators in the music industry, design, and find artists, to create high impact product that sets the tone for youth culture as well as the brand. You'll collaborate with design and management teams on innovative footwear concepts from brief to market. You'll connect with members in design, development, product management, costing, and engineering to ensure feasibility of designs while adhering to product creation timeline. You'll communicate and present design concepts to various internal and external audiences. Encouraging community and mentoring others are also expectations for this role.
WHAT YOU BRING
EDUCATION:
Bachelor's Degree in product design or relevant design degree or a combination of relevant education, experience, and training.
At least 5 years' experience designing and developing innovative footwear products
Previous footwear design experience required
Proficient in Photoshop and Illustrator skills
3D design program experience a plus
Knowledge of manufacturing processes, plastics, and other engineering materials are ideal
Active and proficient participant in the creative process and cross-functional communication
Communicate and present design concepts to internal and external audiences
Collaborate and communicate cross-functionally with key partners
Significant engagement with external partners
Cobbling and prototyping skills are a plus
3D design program experience are a plus
Strong sketching, illustration, and rendering skills
Solid knowledge of manufacturing processes and materials
Must be able to generate a broad range of concepts and solutions for each project
NIKE, Inc. is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, protected veteran status, or disability. NIKE is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call +1 503-671-4156 and let us know the nature of your request, your location and your contact information.