Senior Principal, Digital Product Design, Nike Direct
Listed on 2026-10-01
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Design & Architecture
Creative Design / Digital Art, Product Designer
We are looking for a Senior Principal designer to help define the look, feel, and strategic vision of Nike’s digital experiences and platforms.
You live and breathe sport. You’rethe architect of entire product ecosystems and have created and launched industry‑leading products.
As the most senior designer on the team, you’ve developed expert‑level design craft and lead multiple dimensions of experience definition.
You’rea strong generative and visionary designer with exceptional interaction design skills. You not only lead the largest and most complex projects,youpush the organization to seek out new opportunities that will have a positive impact on the business. You partner with senior leaders and VPs across the company to create a vision for what a product shouldbe, andthen guide and shape the design from beginning to end as it becomes a reality.
WHATYOU WILL WORK ON
- Define and validate future‑state product experiences through rapid exploration, prototyping, and strategic design thinking that balances consumer, business, and technical needs
- Partner across Product, Engineering, Research, and Design to inspire teams, shape strategy, align stakeholders, and communicate compelling experience concepts that influence executive decision‑making
- Lead category‑defining initiatives that drive innovation and measurable business impact, shape industry conversations, and establish Nike as a leader in digital experience design
- Elevate design excellence by mentoring talent, championing exceptional craft, and raising the quality and impact of work across the organization
- Shape product and market strategy through cross‑functional leadership, strategic influence, and alignment around key business priorities
- Develop a deep understanding of brand, business, sport, culture, and consumer needs to create differentiated experiences that drive results
- Champion an inclusive, collaborative, and high‑performing design culture by leading initiatives that strengthen community, capability, and organizational impact
You’llbe part of the Nike Direct Digital Product Design team, responsible for , Nike App, SNKRS, and Nike Stores across the globe. You’ll report to the Senior Design Director and serve on the Nike Direct Design Leadership team—shaping distinct digital experiences that elevate Nike Digital, Nike Stores, and the Marketplace for our consumers. You’ll partner closely with our global and geo‑led Nike Direct business teams—translating their strategies into shipped experiences for our consumers.
You’ll collaborate with Product, Engineering, Data Science, Marketing, Brand Creative, and our Store Athletes to deliver industry‑defining, innovative work that inspires our customers and creates deeper engagement with our digital platforms and experiences.
- Bachelor’s degree in business or design. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training.
- 10+ years of digital design or relevant experience in the design industry, with a portfolio showcasing innovative and complex digital experience
- Proven experience shaping consumer‑facing digital products that drive adoption, engagement, personalization, conversion, and long‑term loyalty
- Recognized leader whose expertise, entrepreneurial spirit, vision, and business acumen influence strategy across teams, functions, and executive stakeholders
- Strategic thinker who connects consumer needs, business priorities, and market opportunities to architect impactful digital experiences
- Deep expertise in information architecture, interaction design, and visual design, with a proven ability to craft exceptional end‑to‑end digital experiences
- Demonstrated ability to navigate ambiguity, leverage data and research, and…
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