Director, Training & NSW Innovation Footwear Product Design

We're   looking for a   Design Director Footwear Innovation to   join the   team at Nike .

The   Design Director   Footwear   innovation   has a passion for   F ootwear   design,working   in a nd leading a   team, and a Passion   to create   the Future   of Sport.

WHO   YOU’LL WORK WITH

You will collaborate and mentor within the   Innovation design team   (industrial designers, materials, color, computational, etc.), and work hand in hand with a project team of different professionals (product managers, developers, researchers, marketing,   engineers , etc.). This role reports   directly   the   VP Innovation Footwear Design.   You   will  manage   a   team of 2 product design er s, collaborate   with Materials, Digital designers, Color designers   and build   and direct   larger   projects teams .

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

As our   Design Director Footwear   Innovation   you will direct the creation of industry-leading footwear   and innovations   bringing bold concepts to life. You will solve complex design challenges and create iconic products that inspire through both function and form.

We value strong problem solving in providing athletes* with measurable benefits in performance that are matched with breathtaking iconic designs.   You will research the Athlete and   ideate   on future solutions for Performance footwear.

The ideal candidate is a visionary designer with   experience designing performance   footwear,   exceptional   taste, a refined aesthetic point of view, and an unwavering commitment to craft. They bring a sharp eye for detail, proportion, materiality, and execution, consistently delivering elevated design solutions. Through strong creative leadership, they will develop compelling products that resonate   with   Nikes   consumer.

With a deep understanding of   Sport,   cultural relevance, consumer insights, and emerging trends, this individual will continually challenge industry conventions and set a high standard for creativity, desirability, and   Innovative thinking.

WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON

In Nike   Innovation,     you   will work   as the leader of a team that   designs   and pushes   the possibilities of   the human   potential through footwear (and beyond). We expect you to   lead and   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.   As a   leader   you will help your team   to also   participate   and present the work in informal and formal reviews. As a   design leader   designer with deep knowledge and experience in footwear, you will be seen as a team leader and mentor for other designers.

- Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design ,   a   related field or equivalent combination of education,   experience   or training

- 8   years’ experience designing and developing innovative footwear and other products

- Knowledge of form, color, materials, human factors, related to elevating the consumer experience

- Ability to translate consumer knowledge and insights into product solutions and narratives

- Experience in technical footwear design   –   Perfomance   footwear   is a plus

- Strong Photoshop, Illustrator skills

- Must be able to build   accurate   2D technical drawings (tech packs)   and have the knowledge to direct/coach the team to build them

- 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

- 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

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 .