Nike Director Digital Design Footwear Innovation 

United States, Oregon, Beaverton 

630928719

WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

As the Director of Digital Design, Footwear, you will lead a team of computational designers to implement the future vision of digital design technology. You will report to the Senior Director of the Design Studio within the Advanced Digital Creation Studio. In this role, you will work closely with senior leadership to ensure consistency and alignment with Nike's overall design strategy and goals.

What you bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Art, Architecture, Industrial Design, Computer Science or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training.

• Master’s degree in Art, Architecture, Industrial Design, Computer Science or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training.

• Minimum of 8+ years of relevant design work experience in a related field.
• A strong design portfolio that demonstrate an expertise in advanced digital design.
• Prefer 5+ years in apparel and/or footwear product design
• Profound knowledge of digital design technology and how it shapes the future of product creation.
• Understanding of new additive making technologies and manufacturing processes preferred.
• Mastery of the creative process, guiding the team through all stages of design.
• Excellent storytelling skills.
• Mastery of presentation and communication skills.
• Proven ability to inspire and lead creative teams under high-pressure environments.
• Collaborative spirit with excellent soft skills and flexibility to manage multiple projects and cross-functional teams efficiently.

WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON

• In collaboration with the Directors of Digital Apparel Design and Phygital Design, you will ensure that the efforts of the Footwear Digital Team are aligned with the strategy and priorities of the Advanced Digital Creation Studio. This partnership is essential for advancing digital design throughout the organization.
• You will work closely with the Footwear Design and Engineering teams to align priorities and develop new concepts.
• You will oversee many creative initiatives and supervise your team to ensure the delivery of exceptional work.
• You will support the team's creative culture by organizing team shares, lunch and learns, and skill development activities.
• You will assist in managing the workload distribution of your team and help set priorities and expectations with design partners.
• You will maintain close connections with our innovation partners in Asia to advance their digital capabilities and share our methods.