Lead Designer, Accessories Product Design, Socks
Nike · Beaverton, OR · 1 wk ago
On-siteArt & CreativeFull-time
What You Will Work On
- Create performance-driven products that meet the needs of athletes across sport and lifestyle.
- Apply expertise in knitting techniques, yarns, and material performance to develop innovative solutions rooted in athlete insights.
- Lead concepts from brief to market while ensuring design intent, product feasibility, and timelines remain aligned.
- Regularly present design concepts to internal and external partners and foster collaboration, contribute to team growth, and mentor others.
What You Bring
- 5-7 years' experience designing and developing innovative products
- Bachelor's Degree in Product Design or related field (will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training)
- Previous engineered knit or sock experience required
- Must be advanced in Adobe Creative Suite, Illustrator, and Keynote
- 3D design program experience a plus
- Active and proficient participant in collaboration, the creative process and cross-functional communication
- You Ask Clarifying Questions and Adapt
- Solid knowledge of manufacturing processes and materials
- Must be able to generate a broad range of concepts and solutions for each project
- Manage multiple projects at various stages of the design from concept to production
- Advanced design skills such as: drawing/sketching, ideation, use of texture, spacing and scale, visual presentation development and layout
- Proven experience designing socks or knit-based products with a focus on performance
- Deep knowledge of knitting techniques, structures, and yarns (performance fibers, blends, cushioning)