Product Developer - Footwear
Columbia Sportswear CompanySalary not specified
Full Time
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Footwear, Sportswear, ApparelIndustries
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, Footwear Design or relevant design degree or a combination of relevant education, experience, and training
- 7+ years in performance footwear or hard-surface 3D design
- Mastery in 3D tools (e.g., Rhino, Grasshopper, Alias, Blender, Maya, ZBrush, Modo)
- Strong rendering and animation skills for communicating form, material, and performance narrative
- Experience with digital-to-physical workflows, including 3D printing and functional prototyping
- Familiarity with USD or scene-graph workflows and interest in building scalable libraries
- Portfolio demonstrating precision, form literacy, iterative thinking, and modern digital craft
- Curiosity about emerging tools such as procedural workflows and responsible AI-assisted creation
- Collaborative mindset with the ability to work fluidly alongside design, engineering, and development partners
Responsibilities
- Lead 3D creation for performance footwear from early sculpting to refined digital prototypes
- Develop digital assets that balance ergonomic performance with Jordan’s identity and narrative
- Produce renders and lightweight animations to communicate design intent and functional story
- Build and maintain reusable digital bucks/lasts, underlays, and modeling templates
- Create and document rapid concept-to-print workflows for prototyping and testing
- Deliver USD-ready assets and support growth of Jordan’s digital asset library
- Explore procedural, simulation, and AI-enhanced workflows where they provide meaningful creation value
- Partner with footwear design, engineering, and development to solve complex form and manufacturing challenges
- Share methods, resources, and workflows that elevate digital craft across the studio
Skills
Rhino
Grasshopper
Alias
Blender
Maya
ZBrush
Modo
3D rendering
3D animation
3D printing
functional prototyping
USD
scene-graph workflows
performance footwear design
hard-surface modeling
Nike
Designs and sells athletic footwear and apparel
About Nike
Nike designs, manufactures, and sells a variety of footwear, apparel, equipment, and accessories aimed at athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and everyday consumers. Their products are created to be stylish and performance-oriented, catering to the needs of a diverse clientele. Nike operates through multiple sales channels, including retail stores, online platforms, and third-party retailers, and enhances its brand image through endorsements from well-known athletes and sports teams. A key aspect of Nike's approach is its membership program, which offers exclusive access to products and content, fostering a deeper connection with consumers. Unlike many competitors, Nike places a strong emphasis on sustainability and corporate responsibility, integrating these values into its operations and product development. The company's goal is to continue growing by creating products that resonate with consumers while promoting positive social and environmental impact.
Beaverton, OregonHeadquarters
1964Year Founded
IPOCompany Stage
Consumer Software, Social Impact, Consumer GoodsIndustries
10,001+Employees