Senior Designer, Digital Design Excellence (3D Footwear Design)

Nike

3.7

(41)

Atlanta, GA

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  • 56% say the CEO supports gender diversity
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    Position summary

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    • 4+ years of experience in 3D design creation role

    • High proficiency in poly modeling with deep knowledge of industry-standard 3D packages (Blender, Maya, Rhino, Grasshopper and Vizcom)

    • Advanced rendering skills with ability to create custom materials (diffuse, normal, bump, alpha maps)
 Strong understanding of footwear manufacturing requirements and engineering constraints

    • Proven ability to apply generative Al workflows to enhance ideation speed and creative output

    • Experience with 3D printing and additive manufacturing for rapid prototyping

    • Portfolio demonstrating ability to design, model, and execute high-quality 3D content

    WHAT YOU'LL WORK ON

    You'll independently deliver production-quality 3D models and visualizations for mid-to-high complexity projects while leveraging generative AI to accelerate workflows. You'll mentor junior designers, partner early with design teams to influence direction, and ensure manufacturability.

    • Partner with your Sport team's Footwear Product Designers early in the process to provide design feedback, create refined concept models, and help establish design direction before moving to development

    • Integrate generative Al workflows into your daily practice to rapidly explore design variations, accelerate ideation, and deliver more iterations in less time

    • Use 3D printing strategically to create physical prototypes that validate design concepts and accelerate decision-making with designers and leadership

    • Create CAD files and technical documentation that clearly convey design direction to Asia factories, ensuring accurate translation from concept to production

    • Proactively Identify and resolve manufacturing challenges, working directly with designers to modify products for feasibility while preserving design intent

    • Mentor 3D Designer Il team members, helping them develop both traditional craft skills and proficiency with new generative Al tools

    • Work Independently across inline projects, hackathons, and priority projects, knowing when to ask for support on the most complex challenges

    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.

    Why you should apply for a job to Nike:

  • 60% say women are treated fairly and equally to men
  • 56% say the CEO supports gender diversity
  • Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members.