Inc. Footwear Product Creation Undergraduate Internship

The Nike Footwear Product Creation Intern works across functions to create innovative footwear products. The role involves understanding athlete needs and applying that understanding to develop new concepts, solve problems, and improve performance. The intern collaborates on team initiatives and is exposed to the cross-functional Nike matrix, including Technical Development, Global Sourcing and Manufacturing, and Innovation. The role sits within the Nike Footwear Product Creation Team, whose work spans consumer understanding, contribution to product design, performance validation, scalable production, cost targets, and on-time delivery.

• Work across functions to create the world's most innovative footwear products.
• Understand athlete needs and apply that understanding to develop new concepts, solve problems, and identify means to improve performance.
• Collaborate on initiatives within the team and work across the cross-functional Nike matrix, including Technical Development, Global Sourcing and Manufacturing, and Innovation.
• Solve complex challenges and bring fresh perspectives to existing processes and solutions.
• In Footwear Materials Development, research and investigate materials for product lines and production with a focus on sustainability and performance.
• In Footwear Product Development, work with Design and Operations to bring products to life.
• In Footwear Product Testing, test ideas constantly to ensure Nike products are fit to best serve athletes.
• In Product Engineering, find ways to make designers' concepts work.

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in Polymer Science, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Textiles, or a related field, with a graduation date between Winter 2027 and Summer 2028.
• Knowledge of materials, formation, construction, and manufacturing.
• Ability to maintain a high level of integrity, remain flexible, get results, and work within a matrixed organisation.
• Proficiency using MS Office applications.

• Knowledge of footwear sourcing, global processes, and events from product concept to delivery.

• 10-week paid internship

• Relocation assistance

Accommodations are available to complete the interview process, including screen readers, sign language interpreters, accessible and single location for in-person interviews, closed captioning, and other reasonable modifications as needed; candidates who need assistance due to a disability can complete the Candidate Accommodation Request Form.