Senior UX Prototyper (Contract)
Wikimedia FoundationSalary not specified
Full Time
Senior (5 to 8 years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Apparel, Footwear, Consumer GoodsIndustries
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design, Engineering, Architecture or related field (or suitable combination of education, experience and training)
- Ability to craft a digital AND physical approach that prioritizes viable prototyping as well as design space exploration
- Ability to work between digital & physical workflows to prototype as well as visualize footwear designs in order to validate ideas
- Ability to rapidly adapt and implement new technologies in the service of design goals
- Deep expertise in both 2D and 3D design workflows and software, with understanding of footwear design principles (or ability to quickly acquire this knowledge)
- Proficiency in creation and utilization of computational methods for product design
- Proficient creative mis-use of current generative AI tools, and display of either innovative approach of available methods and/or development of new methods
- Positive mindset through ambiguous problems and dynamic design situations
- Ability to be creatively rebellious
- Curiosity in the intersection of culture, sports and technology
Responsibilities
- Work with a small design team on Innovation footwear projects to research, explore, prototype, visualize & validate ideas
- Research, cultivate & create new digital tools and methods for Footwear Design, apply them to FW Innovation projects, and share that knowledge with the studio & broader Nike design community
- Partner with NSRL to understand, utilize & advocate athlete performance insights
- Quickly prototype for both visual and functional design options (3D printing, cobbling, etc)
- Work with Factory Partners to take prototype & ideation to large rounds of wear test samples & bring new design methodologies to broader scale
Skills
Generative Design
Computational Design
AI Tools
3D Design
2D Design
Footwear Design
Industrial Design
Prototyping
Digital Workflows
Physical Prototyping
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