Become a Part of the NIKE, Inc. Team
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Soul, performance and style take flight at Jordan Brand. With its deep roots in basketball, the Jordan Brand began as an homage to one player: Michael Jordan! Since then, Jordan has become synonymous with peak performance and an endless pursuit of greatness. Employees in merchandising, product branding, sports marketing and sales bring creativity, innovation and adventurous design to footwear and apparel, all with one mission in mind: help athletes fly on and off the court.
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WHO YOU'LL WORK WITH:
Nike Virtual Studios is building the future of how audiences engage with sport, product, content, and culture. We are using the power of web3 and blockchain technology to build experiences and communities that empower creators and shape culture like never before.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR :
Nike Virtual Studios is looking for a 3D Designer to join us for a summer internship to create new extended reality experiences for our virtual product creations. You'll work in close collaboration with our Virtual Product and Immersive Experience Design team and partners to deliver the best 3D and extended reality experiences for our community. Ideal candidates for this role will have an understanding and interest in 3D design concepts as well as an ability to generate high-impact ideas, working models, and customer-facing deliverables.
- Graduation date of Winter 2025 or Spring 2026
- Must be able to present a portfolio showcasing your class projects, independent work and experiments in the 2D, 3D, and XR design space
- Solid understanding of 3D rigging and animation design
- Artistic and technical knowledge/experience with real-time engines (Unreal, Unity)
- Experience with 3D software with strong modeling, shading, and sculpting skills (Blender, Maya, ZBrush , Adobe CS)
- Ability to understand color, visual compositions and lighting
- A self-starter, collaborator, and team player
- A passion for sport, gaming, culture and creative storytelling; with the ambition to use it to change how we live our lives
- Passion for current trends in social channels, virtual platforms, emerging technology, design, art, gaming, interactive and experience design
- Passion for learning new tools/techniques and open to exchanging knowledge
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to cultivate cross-functional relationships
WHAT YOU'LL EXPERIENCE:
The 3D Designer intern position is responsible for collaborating with our design team and partners to generate virtual models, renderings and animations for our digital product creations. Key responsibilities include:
- Create 3D assets for extended reality experiences using 3D / XR software such as Unreal Engine, Unity, Blender, and Spark
- Design digital models based on design concepts, sketches, and scanned data
- Create simple character and product rigs
- Collaborate on creative ideation sessions for 3D and XR related projects as well as new forms of design and interaction expression
- Develop and prototype creative concepts with the Design team
- Support the research of new design tools and technologies
This is a paid internship opportunity with relocation assistance. Curious to know what it's like to be part of a world-class Internship Program? Check out our recap video from last summer: Nike Internship Program Recap Video
This internship - as well as full-time positions - are located in-person at the NIKE, Inc. World Headquarters in Beaverton, OR. Check out this video of our World Headquarters to learn more about life on campus: Nike WHQ Campus Video
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.