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NIKE Inc. Footwear Design Internship

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NIKE, Inc.

NIKE Inc. Footwear Design Internship

Beaverton, OR

Become a Part of the NIKE, Inc. Team

NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world's best athletes. It is a place to explore potential, obliterate boundaries and push out the edges of what can be. The company looks for people who can grow, think, dream and create. Its culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding imagination. The brand seeks achievers, leaders and visionaries. At NIKE, Inc. it's about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.

NIKE, Inc. designs the future. At NIKE, Inc. designers chase their curiosities and build what's next, shaping the culture and advancing human potential. The Design teams include artists, inventors and specialists, all with different focuses, including color and material experts, and apparel, footwear and graphic designers. Nike designers look to the future, aggressively pursuing materials, ideas and forms that further elevate the athlete experience, raise the bar for modern style and reduce environmental impact.

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WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We look for designers to innovate on industry-leading footwear designs. We value strong problem solving in providing athletes with benefits in performance that are matched with beautiful iconic designs with a cultural insight that connects with the consumer. We value fresh perspectives high energy. We look for passion and a desire to inspire!

Position Requirements:

  • In your final year of school with a graduation date between Spring 2025 and Winter 2025 , focusing on Footwear Design, Fashion Design, Industrial Design, Product Design, or a similar field.


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


  • Knowledge of manufacturing processes and materials, form, color, materials, human factors, related to elevating the consumer experience,


  • Ability to create accurate 2D technical drawings


  • Strong sketching, illustration, and rendering skills


  • Capable of generating a broad range of concepts and solutions for each project


  • Experience with Photoshop, Illustrator, presentation programs: Keynote, PowerPoint, Acrobat, etc.

WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON

Design interns that push the possibilities of sports and culture through footwear. We expect you to explore new opportunities, think boldly, and change the game! World-class Designers will guide you through a project that is inclusive of researching, gaining insights, problem solving around performance and manufacturing, working with athletes
, and creating a vast range of creative and beautiful solutions, that are also sustainable and conscientious of cost.

As a Design Intern, you will partner closely with different experts (engineers, researchers, scientists, marketing, sustainability, materials, costing, etc.), and collaborate within the design community (industrial designers, materials, color, graphics, computational, etc.). Interns work under the direction of Senior Designers and Design Directors.

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.

Client-provided location(s): Beaverton, OR, USA
Job ID: nike-21272_R-40161
Employment Type: Intern

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Fertility Benefits
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • Snacks
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Sabbatical
    • Leave of Absence
    • Volunteer Time Off
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Company Equity
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Veteran founded/led