Director Innovation Footwear

We're looking for a Design Director Footwear Innovation to join the team at Nike. The Design Director Footwear innovation has a passion for Footwear design, working in and leading a team, and a Passion to create the Future of Sport.

WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH You will collaborate and mentor within the Innovation design team (industrial designers, materials, color, computational, etc. ), and work hand in hand with a project team of different professionals (product managers, developers, researchers, marketing, engineers, etc.

). This role reports directly the VP Innovation Footwear Design. You will manage a team of 2 product designers, collaborate with Materials, Digital designers, Color designers and build and direct larger projects teams. WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR As our Design Director Footwear Innovation you will direct the creation of industry-leading footwear and innovations bringing bold concepts to life.

You will solve complex design challenges and create iconic products that inspire through both function and form. We value strong problem solving in providing athletes* with measurable benefits in performance that are matched with breathtaking iconic designs.

You will research the Athlete and ideate on future solutions for Performance footwear. The ideal candidate is a visionary designer with experience designing performance footwear, exceptional taste, a refined aesthetic point of view, and an unwavering commitment to craft.

They bring a sharp eye for detail, proportion, materiality, and execution, consistently delivering elevated design solutions. Through strong creative leadership, they will develop compelling products that resonate with Nikes consumer.

With a deep understanding of Sport, cultural relevance, consumer insights, and emerging trends, this individual will continually challenge industry conventions and set a high standard for creativity, desirability, and Innovative thinking.

WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON In Nike Innovation, you will work as the leader of a team that