Nike

Expert Designer, Basketball Footwear Product Design, Global Jordan

3485 SW Knowlton Rd, Beaverton, OR 97005-2441

Full-time

First seen by offpeak October 4, 2026

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WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR We are looking for an Expert Designer, Footwear for Jordan Basketball, that will be responsible for new creation design for performance footwear of the Jordan Brand. This role will work directly with professional athletes to design world-class signature and non-signature basketball footwear. WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON Using a strong understanding of lateral sport performance, construction and manufacturing experience, and both business and design needs--this candidate will continually raise the bar in the performance and style of Jordan Basketball footwear. This designer demonstrates the ability to understand subcultures linked to the world of basketball, as well as provide a point of view for distinction from trends & competitors. Travel to meet athletes will be required, and in some cases necessary under short notice. This role will also require regular travel to overseas Product Creation Centers multiple times per year. WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH This designer will work daily with Materials Design, Color Design, and Graphic Design, to collaboratively create concepts reviewed by the Design Leadership Team. Beyond the design team, the Expert Designer will also help lead the cross-functional team to maintain a clear and holistic design point of view in the midst of multiple levels of feedback & stakeholders without losing sight of the mission outlined by the brief. Where there is ambiguity, the Expert Designer will work with their team and leadership to sharpen the key needs and next steps for progress.
The Expert Designer will work closely with the Design Director to create model & seasonal design direction that expands upon the seasonal creative vision from the Senior Director. As a model for creative excellence, the Expert Designer will mentor other product design teammates and display the behaviors necessary to rise to the occasion as a team. This designer always treats others thoughtfully and with respect to create a welcoming and inclusive team environment. The successful candidate will look to build the confidence of teammates in order to create a relationship based on feedback as a cultural norm. The relentless desire to pursue greatness drives the determination and resilience to succeed at this role. To be considered for this role, please submit a portfolio (as a pdf or include a URL on your resume) WHAT YOU BRING Bachelor's Degree in product design or a relevant design degree or a combination of relevant education, experience, and training.

At least 5 years of experience designing and developing innovative footwear products
Experience working with a signature athlete, specifically basketball a plus
Proficient in Photoshop and Illustrator skills
3D design program experience a plus
Top notch ideation & styling
Cobbling and prototyping skills are a plus
3D design program experience are a plus
Strong sketching, illustration, and rendering skills
AI exploration and rendering abilities a plus
Solid knowledge of manufacturing processes and materials
Must be able to generate a broad range of concepts and solutions for each project

Team Requirements:

Positive attitude and energy
Team player
Collaborator and works well with others

We offer a number of accommodations to complete our interview process including screen readers, sign language interpreters, accessible and single location for in-person interviews, closed captioning, and other reasonable modifications as needed. If you discover, as you navigate our application process, that you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please complete the Candidate Accommodation Request Form.

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