Senior Designer, Accessories Product Design, Socks

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

As a Senior Sock Designer in Accessories you will create and develop seasonal sock concepts that blend style performance sport and culture. We are looking for a curious collaborative designer who is driven to innovate and challenge how products are made. Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively across teams are essential.

WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON

You will design socks that advance Nikes vision at the intersection of sport and culture. You will identify opportunities solve product challenges and take informed risks to drive innovation. Day to day you will research consumer and athlete insights explore performance and manufacturing solutions and develop creative product concepts. You will regularly present your work in design reviews and collaborate closely with the Sr. Manager of Socks and the Lead Sock Designer to shape product direction.

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH

You will partner with cross-functional teams across design development and merchandising to deliver products that meet performance cost consumer and timeline objectives. You will collaborate closely with the Accessories Design Team to create cohesive product stories that reflect the Nike brand while continuing to build your expertise in Nikes design philosophy processes and products.

TO BE CONSIDERED YOU MUST SUBMIT A CREATIVE DESIGN PORTFOLIO. PLEASE PROVIDE WEBSITE LINKS OR ATTACH A PDF FILE WHEN YOU APPLY.

WHAT YOU BRING

• 3-5 years experience designing and developing innovative products
• Bachelors Degree in Product Design or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education experience and training.
• A passion for style and function--awareness and ahead of marketplace trends in sport and culture
• Presents and communicates work clearly and confidently in meetings and reviews
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite Illustrator and Keynote
• Manage multiple projects at various stages of the design from concept to production
• Ability to apply and perform design skills such as: drawing/sketching ideation use of texture spacing and scale visual presentation development and layout
• Critique iterate and adjust design concepts and prototypes independently and collaboratively. Evaluate designs from a performance manufacturing and functional perspective extend expertise to problem solve
• Open minded good listener receptive to candid feedback and diverse points of view.
• Ability to translate athlete needs and insights into functional design solutions.
• Highly detail-oriented and thorough with a persistent drive to refine designs.
• Awareness of manufacturing processes and ability to collaborate closely with developers and suppliers.
• Skilled in Adobe Creative Suite and 3D/digital visualization tools.
• Strong collaboration skills while also confident in pushing for the highest standards.
• Positive but persistent personality not afraid to challenge and push for better product outcomes.

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.