# Lead Designer, GFB Footwear Materials Design

Hiring organization: [Nike, Inc.](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/nike-inc)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/b86baa44-309c-41a5-84ab-6d1891ea8aef

Listed on Nike, Inc.'s own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Seniority: Senior
- Location: Beaverton, OR

## Summary

Nike is seeking a Lead Material Designer to drive innovation in football footwear materials, combining performance needs with cultural relevance and emotional design. This role suits an experienced designer with a strong portfolio who can translate athlete and consumer insights into material solutions across the full product lifecycle, from concept through manufacturing.

_Our summary, not Nike, Inc.'s wording._

## Skills named

Prototyping

## Required

- 4+ years of material design, textile design, footwear design, or related product design experience
- Portfolio demonstrating excellence in material design or related disciplines
- Deep understanding of football culture and athlete performance needs
- Experience developing material concepts from ideation through commercialization
- Ability to translate consumer and athlete insights into product narratives
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes and their role in material innovation
- Strong craftsmanship in material exploration and prototyping
- Cross-functional collaboration experience
- Ability to thrive in fast-paced, team-oriented environments

## Nice to have

- Passion for sustainability and innovation in sport
- Experience with long-term innovation roadmap development

Apply on Nike, Inc.'s site: https://nike.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/nke/job/Beaverton-Oregon/Lead-Designer--GFB-Footwear-Materials-Design_R-87528