Product Developer - Footwear
Columbia Sportswear CompanySalary not specified
Full Time
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Footwear, SportswearIndustries
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in design, or related field (or suitable combination of education, experience and training)
- 4+ years of experience designing and developing innovative footwear and other products (preferred)
- Ability to apply design skills such as drawing/sketching, ideation, visual presentation development and layout
- Passion for Culture, Music, Art, Sneakers, Streetwear
- Strong Photoshop, Illustrator skills
- Ability to create accurate 2D technical drawings (tech packs)
- Strong sketching, illustration, and rendering skills
- Good knowledge of manufacturing processes and materials
- Ability to generate a broad range of concepts and solutions for each project
- Experienced with presentation programs: Keynote, PowerPoint, Acrobat, etc
- Positive personality and energy
- Contribute and align to shared team culture and behaviors
- Cobbling and prototyping skills (a plus)
- 3D knowledge and AI experience (a plus)
- Experience in technical footwear design (a plus)
- 3D design programs experience (a plus)
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with design management to gain experience, enhance design skills and increase knowledge of Nike's design philosophy, products and processes
- Partner with category team members in design, development and merchandising to ensure feasibility of designs, meeting price point, merchandising needs and product creation timelines
- Report to the Director, NSW Energy Footwear Product Design
- Work on designs that push the possibilities of sports and culture through footwear
- Explore new opportunities, take risks, and change the game
- Engage with project teammates on researching, gaining insights, problem solving around performance and manufacturing, working with consumers and creating a vast range of creative and beautiful solutions that are sustainable and considerate of cost
- Participate and present work in informal and formal reviews
- Collaborate and engage innovation partners and consumers
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
What experience level is required for this Senior Designer role?
The role requires 4+ years of experience designing and developing innovative footwear and other products, along with a Bachelor’s degree in design or related field (or suitable combination of education and experience).
What key skills are needed for the NSW Energy Footwear Designer position?
Essential skills include strong Photoshop and Illustrator proficiency, ability to create accurate 2D technical drawings, strong sketching, illustration, and rendering skills, and generating a broad range of concepts. Additional pluses are cobbling, prototyping, 3D knowledge, and AI experience.
What is the reporting structure for this role at Nike?
You will report to the Director, NSW Energy Footwear Product Design, and collaborate with design management, category team members in design, development, and merchandising.
What is Nike's company culture like for this design role?
Nike's culture thrives by embracing diversity, rewarding imagination, and seeking achievers, leaders, and visionaries who bring skills and passion; it emphasizes contributing to shared team culture and behaviors with a positive personality and energy.
What makes a strong candidate for this Senior Designer position?
A strong candidate has a passion for culture, music, art, sneakers, and streetwear, plus experience in technical footwear design, good knowledge of manufacturing processes and materials, and the ability to push innovation while aligning with team culture.
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