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Job description
The annual base salary for this position ranges from $133,100.00 in our lowest geographic market to $279,100.00 in our highest geographic market. Actual salary will vary based on a candidate's location, qualifications, skills and experience.
Information about benefits can be found .
WHO YOU'LL WORK WITH
As a Principal Footwear Designer in Energy you will be working hand-in-hand with a large project team of different professionals (engineers, researchers, scientists, marketing, testing, sustainability, materials, costing, etc.), collaborating within the design community (industrial designers, materials, color, graphics, computational, etc.), and mentoring other designers. You will work under the direction of our Director, Energy Footwear & Apparel Product Design and be reviewed by other directors from other functions.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
As our Principal Footwear Designer in Nike Energy, you will build industry-leading innovative footwear designs (but not limited to) from concept to reality. We value strong problem solving in providing athletes* with measurable benefits in performance that are matched with breathtaking iconic designs.
Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training
10 plus years' 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, Illustrator skills
Must be able to build accurate 2D technical drawings (tech packs)
Cobbling and prototyping skills are a plus
3D design programs experience is 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
Knowledge and experience with sustainable design and manufacturing are a plus
Experienced with presentation programs: Keynote, PowerPoint, Acrobat, etc.
Positive personality and energy
Ability and passion to lead, mentor and onboard Design teammates
Contribute and align to shared team culture and behaviors
Catalyst to make connections with other Design groups
Lead + drive partnerships beyond the Design function (Marketing, Engineering, Development, etc.)
Motivated and hardworking about bringing others along
Extraordinary teammate, and humble leader
Collaborator with a skill in connecting the dots
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
In Nike Energy, you will work on designs that push the possibilities of the human potential through footwear (and beyond). We expect you to explore new opportunities, take risks, and change the game! In your day to day, you will engage with project teammates on researching, gaining insights, problem solving around performance and manufacturing, working with athletes, and crafting a vast range of creative and appealing solutions, that are also sustainable and considerate of cost. With each project, you are encouraged to also participate and present the work in informal and formal reviews. In addition to individual project work, the Principal Designer will also collaborate and help build the design direction with the Design Director. As a top-tier designer with deep knowledge and experience in footwear, you will be seen as a team leader and mentor for other designers.
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 .
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