NIKE Inc. Footwear Color and Materials Design Internship

Nike athlete* product experience with a focus on both the art & science of Color and Materials. In this role, you will drive an emotional connection to footwear through the use of narrative and storytelling.

Position Requirements

• In your final year of school with a graduation date between Spring 2025 and Winter 2025, focused in Material D esign, T extile D esign , G raphic D esign, F ashion D esign, P roduct D esign, A ccessory and F ootwear D esign, or related field

• Must be able to present a portfolio showcasing work relevant to this position . We recommend 3-5 projects illustrating your process from ideation to finished product

• Understanding of product development, including coordinating with multiple partners to ensure the accuracy of produced designs

• Ability to collaborate with other Designers/Design Directors to create palettes and color flow based on category color strategy

• Demonstrates a strong understanding of color technology and how to achieve desired color effects: materials, dyes, finishes and color achievability

• Ability to plan and execute the product color details and review all samples, troubleshoot for achievability issues and clearly communicate changes in order to ensure timely completion of each project

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Highly proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop) and Keynote on a Mac platform

What you will work on

You will bring to life trend-relevant concepts and tell stories through the lens of material and color! This will require driving product excellence through the connection of design, development and manufacturing. Through research and deep consumer understanding, you will be on the cutting edge of color trends, materials, fashion, art, design and sports-related products.

NIKE, Inc. is a growth company that looks for team members to grow with it. Nike offers a generous total rewards package, casual work environment, a diverse and inclusive culture, and an electric atmosphere for professional development. No matter the location, or the role, every Nike employee shares one galvanizing mission: To bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete* in the world.

NIKE, Inc. is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.

Benefits

Whether it's transportation or financial health, we continually invest in our employees to help them achieve greatness - inside and outside of work. All who work here should be able to realize their full potential.