Senior Designer, Accessories Innovation Design
On-siteBeaverton, Oregon, United States
Job Summary
Lead innovation concept development for Nike Accessories & Equipment by exploring future opportunities, identifying unmet needs, and translating athlete insights into tangible product solutions. Research emerging materials and technologies, then create digital and physical prototypes to validate concepts and drive feasibility. Independently lead small-to-medium innovation initiatives from early exploration through concept validation, building alignment across Product Design, Development, and external manufacturing partners. Develop compelling innovation narratives and visual materials to communicate rationale and value to leadership teams.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Product Design, Industrial Design, Fashion Design, or a related field
- 5+ years of relevant product design experience
- Experience in accessories, equipment, footwear, or related consumer product categories
- Strong product design, visualization, and storytelling skills
- Strong understanding of materials, construction methods, and manufacturing processes
- Ability to translate athlete and consumer insights into meaningful product solutions
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Strong cross-functional collaboration skills
- Ability to manage projects with a high degree of ownership and autonomy
- Ability to balance multiple priorities while maintaining project momentum
- Comfortable working within evolving and ambiguous spaces
- Portfolio demonstrating innovation thinking, product problem-solving, concept development process, material exploration, prototype creation, 3D visualization capability, and final product execution
Desired Qualifications
- Advanced proficiency in 3D design and visualization tools
- Experience using 3D workflows to explore, communicate, and validate concepts
- Experience creating digital and physical prototypes
- Familiarity with rapid prototyping methods, including 3D printing and model making
- Experience leveraging digital tools to accelerate concept development and communication
- Curiosity for emerging technologies, evolving creative workflows, and new design methodologies
- Knowledge of sustainable materials and circular design principles
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