Nike

Lead, Energy Whitespace Materials Design

United States · Work style not stated · Full time

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EmployerNike
LocationUnited States
Work styleWork style not stated
Employment typeFull time
Employer posted9 Oct 2026

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We’re seeking an exceptional Lead Material and Color Designer for Energy White Space. At White Space, our mission is to future proof the brand when it comes to design. And for that we need to create products/projects that excite the next generation of top athletes and designers to come work with us to trailblaze and shape the future of Nike Design. Driving edge and innovation for Nike design.

You have a high level of taste and are fluent in different ways of working with high-caliber partners, co-creating and building trust along the way. You’re a curious observer, a problem solver, and a cultural sponge, constantly seeking insights to push material and color to the next level.

With a visionary eye for design and a fearless approach to innovation, you create work that disrupts, excites, and redefines. You think differently. You think conceptually. You thrive in collaboration, seamlessly translating between our world and that of external partners to deliver something entirely new, both in performance and aesthetics.

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WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON

You’ll be trailblazing the future of Nike Design, focusing on serving the athlete* within and beyond our usual product propositions while bringing together innovation and cultural relevance.

Working closely with your White Space teammates, the broader internal team, and external partners, you’ll take ideas from concept through execution. You’ll craft a unique material and color language that brings edge and relevance across the work. You’ll also contribute to trim creation, helping to create a holistic design point of view.

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH

You’ll collaborate with some of the most creative and innovative minds across external partners, internal designers, developers, product managers, and engineers, bringing fresh ideas to life from concept to market.

You’ll take part in conversations that push boundaries. As a key voice in the creative process, you’ll inspire teams and communities while championing innovation at every step.

You will report to the Energy White Space Director.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING?

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design, related field, or will accept equivalent combination of education, experience or training
5-7 years’ experience designing and developing innovative footwear, apparel and other products
Knowledge of form, color, materials, human factors, related to elevating the consumer experience
Ability to translate consumer knowledge and insights into product solutions and narratives
Experience in technical footwear and apparel design
Experience in knit design
Strong Photoshop, Illustrator, AI creation tools skills
Must be able to build accurate 2D technical drawings (tech packs)
Prototyping skills are a plus
3D design program experience is a plus
Solid knowledge of manufacturing processes and materials
Knowledge and experience with sustainable design and manufacturing are a plus
Experienced with presentation programs: Keynote, PowerPoint, Acrobat, etc.
Ability and passion to lead, mentor, and onboard Design teammates
Contribute and align to shared team culture and behaviors
Catalyst to make connections with other Design groups
Motivated and hardworking about bringing others along
Extraordinary and humble teammate.
Collaborator with skill in connecting the dots
Speaks up with courage for self and the team
Open-minded, good listener, receptive to candid feedback and diverse points of view
True passion for design, problem solving, strategic thinking, and high level of curiosity.

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.

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