Senior Designer, Accessories Innovation Design

Nike • Beaverton, OR

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About The Position

Accessories Innovation Design explores the future of Nike Accessories & Equipment through product innovation, material exploration, athlete insights, and rapid experimentation. This role sits at the intersection of Design, Innovation, Development, and Product Creation. We are looking for a designer who is curious, hands-on, and passionate about creating new solutions that elevate athlete and consumer experiences. You will help shape future opportunities, transform emerging ideas into tangible concepts, and contribute to the long-term evolution of Nike Accessories & Equipment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Product Design, Industrial Design, Fashion Design, or a related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience & training.
• 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

Nice To Haves

• 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

Responsibilities

• Explore future opportunities for Accessories & Equipment
• Generate innovative concepts informed by athlete and consumer needs
• Identify unmet needs and develop meaningful product solutions
• Research emerging materials, technologies, and manufacturing methods
• Translate innovation opportunities into tangible product concepts
• Partner with development and materials teams to evaluate feasibility and potential impact
• Create digital and physical prototypes to rapidly explore ideas
• Iterate concepts through testing, feedback, and learning
• Utilize visualization tools to communicate concepts clearly and effectively
• Lead innovation projects from early exploration through concept validation
• Independently lead small-to-medium innovation initiatives from opportunity identification through concept validation
• Help shape project direction within evolving opportunities
• Build alignment across teams and stakeholders throughout the innovation process
• Drive projects forward with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
• Develop compelling innovation narratives and presentations
• Create visual materials that inspire teams and leadership
• Clearly communicate the rationale, value, and future potential behind concepts

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior