NIKE, Inc. Footwear Product Testing Undergraduate Internship (SMS)

Nike•Beaverton, OR

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Footwear Product Testing Undergraduate Intern will support footwear testing projects and help evaluate how new footwear performs for athletes. The role offers hands-on experience throughout the wear-testing process, including test planning, participant recruitment and coordination, feedback collection, data analysis, and communicating insights to product creation partners. Interns will contribute to projects across different stages of product creation and help identify fit, comfort, durability, and performance issues that may need attention before production. The role also provides exposure to how footwear materials, components, and construction methods contribute to performance, and how athlete insights inform product creation decisions. Responsibilities are adapted for an intern from the full-time testing role's end-to-end scope. As part of NIKE, Inc.'s 10-week Summer Internship Program, the intern will contribute to high-priority business initiatives aligned with the company's strategic roadmap. With guidance from senior leaders and experienced managers, the intern will own a scoped project designed to develop critical thinking, skills, collaboration, and impact on team goals. The internship is paid and includes relocation assistance. The position is in person at the NIKE, Inc. Phil H. Knight Campus in Beaverton, Oregon, New York City, or Los Angeles.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree with an expected graduation date from Winter 2027 through Spring 2029.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Experience using Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
Comfort working with spreadsheets, databases, and basic data analysis.
Strong planning, organization, and project-management skills.
Ability to manage competing priorities and navigate ambiguity.
Comfort interacting with athletes, coaches, teammates, and cross-functional partners.
Ability to translate observations and feedback into clear, concise insights.
Comfort presenting findings to teammates and senior leaders.
Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 30 pounds.
Flexibility to support testing activities based on athlete and participant availability.
Passion for sport and the NIKE, Inc. portfolio of brands.

Nice To Haves

Academic interest or experience in product development, engineering, biomechanics, kinesiology, business, data analytics, sport science, or a related field.
Interest in footwear components, materials, construction, and the product creation process.

Responsibilities

Support multiple footwear testing projects across different stages of the product creation process.
Assist with planning and executing wear tests, including participant recruitment, scheduling, and coordination.
Build relationships with athletes and test participants to understand their needs and capture product feedback.
Organize and analyze test data, athlete observations, and subjective feedback.
Contribute to clear, actionable reports and presentations for product testing and product creation teams.
Help identify and communicate footwear fit, comfort, durability, and performance issues that may require attention before production.
Learn how footwear materials, components, and construction methods contribute to product performance.
Partner with the product testing team to connect athlete insights with product creation decisions.
Own a scoped internship project aligned with team goals and NIKE, Inc.'s strategic roadmap.