Concept Creator Ii, Footwear

Become a Part of the NIKE, Inc. Team
NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world’s best athletes. It is a place to explore potential, obliterate boundaries and push out the edges of what can be. The company looks for people who can grow, think, dream and create. Its culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding imagination. The brand seeks achievers, leaders and visionaries. At NIKE, Inc. it’s about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.
The first spark of a product idea sets the NIKE, Inc. Product team into motion. The team of developers, testers, engineers, designers and managers obsess over Nike’s iconic silhouettes and create groundbreaking new styles. They collaborate, ideate and refine products’ construction, fit and materials. They maintain a keen understanding of consumer and market trends. They skillfully operate at the intersection of buyer needs, technical feasibility and business objectives. And they work lockstep with Merchandising, Design, Manufacturing and others to produce the final result: products that reflect the soul of sport and inspire athletes to reach new levels of performance.
Who We Are Looking For
Prototyping of footwear concepts is crucial to product creation and decision-making at Nike! We do everything from incubating new designs and technologies to producing one-of-a-kind products for Nike’s most high-profile Athletes and Influencers. Our team is a vital component in crafting the future of Footwear. And the Bowerman Footwear Lab’s Concept Creation team is a crucial player that enables innovation and speed throughout Nike’s Footwear teams. A Concept Creator is a person who is able to translate a design concept (given in 2D or 3D renderings) into a physical shoe enabling exploration of design intent and methods of make. They are Artists, Designers, Engineers, or any combination of those, provided they love to work with their hands and creatively solve complex problems using all the resources available in the Bowerman Footwear Lab. The role of Concept Creator II will bring their experience as Makers to bolster our Concept Creation team, lead complex projects, partner with collaborative teams, explore external resources, and help shape the future of physical and digital prototyping to enable speed and innovation at Nike.
What You Will Work On

• Creation of conceptually intermediate to advanced level footwear projects
• Partnering with fabrication teams to ensure upper prototyping process runs smoothly through the Bowerman Footwear Lab
• Explore and provide input on new digital tools and capabilities for Concept Creation (i.e. technology, equipment, methods)
• Collaborate with Bowerman Creation University team to evolve Concepting team training engagement and materials
• Delegate and manage task throughput to partnering teams
• Engage with design partners and leverage problem solving and shoe making expertise to promote the Bowerman Footwear Lab

Who You Will Work With

• You will partner with internal specialists within the Bowerman Footwear Lab, as well as from across Nike's Design, Global Footwear and Innovation teams
• You will work with cross-functional teams to create a future vision of Concepting on campus

What You Bring

• Demonstrated experience in 3D modeling or digital prototyping capabilities, or experience in Footwear or Patterning software a plus
• Demonstrated experience in product design and development, pattern engineering, prototyping, additive manufacturing technologies or related subject; experience in footwear or textiles industries is a plus
• Highly developed interpersonal skills and ability to work cross-functionally and create trust among those with diverse personal styles
• Demonstrated expertise in transitioning prototypes into manufacturing is a plus
• Comfort working on the different types of machines used to manufacture footwear (i.e. sewing machines, presses, welders, lasers)
• Ability to implement digital tools to increase workplace efficiencies
• Creative energy and willingness to engage in a complex, matrixed organization
• A passion for leading projects with the help of diverse, inclusive, and high-performance teams
• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design, Apparel Design, Architecture, Engineering or Technical Degree, or a combination of relevant education, experience, and training

NIKE, Inc. is a growth company that looks for team members to grow with it. Nike offers a generous total rewards package, casual work environment, a diverse and inclusive culture, and an electric atmosphere for professional development. No matter the location, or the role, every Nike employee shares one galvanizing mission: To bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete* in the world.
NIKE, Inc. is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.
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