Nike
Lead Designer, Streetwear Looks Of Footwear Materials Design, Global Jordan
Beaverton, Oregon
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 1 day ago
PhotoshopIllustratorCommunicationProblem SolvingMentoringPublic SpeakingMicrosoft Office
About the role
- On and off the court, we want our consumers and athletes to feel confident in the way they look and feel, the same way the greatest player who ever played the game felt every time he laced up his J's.
- They thrive under pressure and are eager to take on technical projects across a streetware and lifestyle that have a significant impact for the athletes we serve and our brand.
- You'll explore new opportunities and take risks, delivering the highest levels of both performance and style that the Jordan athlete expects!
Responsibilities
- The Jordan Design team is inspired by the Greatest of All Time and is focused on continuing to deliver product that is made and engineered to the exact specification of championship athletes.
- Jordan Design is a high performing team that works together, pushes the boundaries, and always stays focused on delivering the best product for the consumer.
Requirements
- Must be able to generate a broad range of concepts and solutions for each project
- Bachelor's degree in industrial design, a related field or equivalent combination of education, experience or training
- 5-7 years' experience designing and developing innovative textiles, footwear, Materials and other products
- Cobbling, prototyping, 3D design, and hand rendering skills skills are a plus
- 3D design programs experience is a plus
- Active and proficient participant in the creative process and cross-functional communication
Nice to have
- a large project team of different professionals (engineering, product management, marketing, merchandising, testing, product development, costing, etc.),
- mentoring other designers.
- Previous experience in Lifestyle or streetwear experience preferred
- Knowledge of form, color, materials, human factors, related to elevating the consumer experience
- Passion for the intersection of Sport and Streetwear
- Ability to translate consumer knowledge and athlete insights into product solutions and narratives
- Strong Photoshop, Illustrator skills
- Must be able to build accurate 2D technical drawings (tech packs)
Company info
- We're looking for an exceptional Lead Designer, Footwear Materials Design to combine their experience, problem solving abilities, and creativity to help create the future of sport at Jordan. The ideal candidate needs to be a highly creative problem solver with an optimistic approach to work, who has a passion for Materials & FW and / or product design, advising a team, and doesn't settle for anything less than the best to meet the needs of the athlete. They thrive under pressure and are eager to take on technical projects across a streetware and lifestyle that have a significant impact for the athletes we serve and our brand. You'll explore new opportunities and take risks, delivering the highest levels of both performance and style that the Jordan athlete expects!
- In Jordan streetwear, you will work on:
- We're looking for an exceptional Lead Designer, Footwear Materials Design to combine their experience, problem solving abilities, and creativity to help create the future of sport at Jordan.
- The ideal candidate needs to be a highly creative problem solver with an optimistic approach to work, who has a passion for Materials & FW and / or product design, advising a team, and doesn't settle for anything less than the best to meet the needs of the athlete.
- new original designs as well as seasonal solutions for the. Jordan streetwear footwear portfolio.
- engage with project teammates on researching, gaining insights, problem solving around style, performance and manufacturing,
- working with athletes and consumers, gaining insights and actioning into concepts and products
- crafting a vast range of creative and appealing solutions, that are considerate of cost.
- As a Lead Material Designer in Jordan, you will be working together with:
- collaborating within the design community (industrial designers, color, graphics, 3D, etc.),
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