Lead, Energy Whitespace Materials Design

The Lead Material and Colour Designer sits within Energy White Space, a team whose mission is to future proof the brand in design by creating products and projects that excite the next generation of top athletes and designers. The role focuses on trailblazing the future of Nike Design, serving the athlete within and beyond usual product propositions while bringing together innovation and cultural relevance.

The designer works closely with White Space teammates, the broader internal team, and external partners, taking ideas from concept through execution. The position reports to the Energy White Space Director.

• Trailblaze the future of Nike Design, serving the athlete within and beyond usual product propositions while bringing together innovation and cultural relevance.
• Take ideas from concept through execution in close collaboration with White Space teammates, the broader internal team, and external partners.
• Craft a unique material and colour language that brings edge and relevance across the work.
• Contribute to trim creation to help build a holistic design point of view.
• Collaborate with external partners, internal designers, developers, product managers, and engineers to bring fresh ideas to life from concept to market.
• Act as a key voice in the creative process, inspiring teams and communities and championing innovation at every step.

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design, a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, experience or training.
• 5-7 years' experience designing and developing innovative footwear, apparel and other products.
• Knowledge of form, colour, materials and human factors related to elevating the consumer experience.
• Ability to translate consumer knowledge and insights into product solutions and narratives.
• Experience in technical footwear and apparel design.
• Experience in knit design.
• Strong Photoshop, Illustrator and AI creation tools skills.
• Must be able to build accurate 2D technical drawings (tech packs).
• Solid knowledge of manufacturing processes and materials.
• Experienced with presentation programmes such as Keynote, PowerPoint and Acrobat.
• Ability and passion to lead, mentor and onboard Design teammates.
• Contribute and align to shared team culture and behaviours.
• Act as a catalyst to make connections with other Design groups.
• Motivated and hardworking about bringing others along.
• Extraordinary and humble teammate.

• Prototyping skills are a plus.
• 3D design programme experience is a plus.
• Knowledge and experience with sustainable design and manufacturing are a plus.

A number of accommodations are offered to complete the interview process, including screen readers, sign language interpreters, accessible and single-location in-person interviews, closed captioning, and other reasonable modifications as needed.