Senior Materials Designer, Flyknit

WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH As a Senior Designer this individual partners with other design functions—including industrial, color, and graphics—as well as cross-functional teams such as athletes, manufacturing, Flyknit programming, engineering, operations, merchandising, sustainability, and technology.

They may lead Flyknit design for footwear projects from early concept through final approval. The Senior Designer also engages with the broader design community and reports directly to the Design Director. WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR Nike seeks a highly collaborative Senior Footwear Materials Designer for Flyknit with proven experience, strong problem-solving skills, and creativity to advance Nike Footwear Materials within the specialized and highly technical flat-knit space.

The ideal candidate excels at translating consumer insights into compelling knit concepts, demonstrates both broad and specialized material expertise, and maintains attention to detail while managing multiple projects. To be considered, you must submit a creative design portfolio, inclusive of technical flat-knitting skill.

Please provide website links or attach pdf files when you apply. Ideally 5+ years of relevant design experience Bachelor’s degree in design or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education and experience, and training.

Creative experience (consumer/segment/dimensions) Digital design acumen (knit relevant programs, plus design-based software a must: e. g. Creative Suite) Cobbling and prototyping skills are a plus; knit concepts that go beyond a swatch and are mocked up on lasts/prototypes etc.

3D design program experience is a plus Experience with presentation programs: Keynote, PowerPoint are a plus Positive, collaborative approach Ability to approach projects with passion and influence through teamwork Open-minded, receptive to candid feedback and diverse perspectives Curious and adaptable to change Ability to see potential in every design challenge Understand proje