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Principal, Footwear Designer, Energy

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Principal, Footwear Designer, Energy

full-timePosted: Aug 18, 2026Updated: Aug 27, 2026California, Los Angeles

Job Description

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $133,100.00 in our lowest geographic market to $279,100.00 in our highest geographic market. Actual salary will vary based on a candidate's location, qualifications, skills and experience.Information about benefits can be found here.WHO YOU’LL WORK WITHAs a Principal Footwear Designer in Energy you will be working hand-in-hand with a large project team of different professionals (engineers, researchers, scientists, marketing, testing, sustainability, materials, costing, etc.), collaborating within the design community (industrial designers, materials, color, graphics, computational, etc.), and mentoring other designers. You will work under the direction of our Director, Energy Footwear & Apparel Product Design and be reviewed by other directors from other functions.WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR As our Principal Footwear Designer in Nike Energy, you will build industry-leading innovative footwear designs (but not limited to) from concept to reality. We value strong problem solving in providing athletes* with measurable benefits in performance that are matched with breathtaking iconic designs.Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training10 plus years’ experience designing and developing innovative footwearAbility to translate consumer knowledge and insights into product solutions and narrativesExperience in technical footwear design – collaboration experience is a plusStrong Photoshop, Illustrator skillsMust be able to build accurate 2D technical drawings (tech packs)Cobbling and prototyping skills are a plus3D design programs experience is a plusStrong sketching, illustration, and rendering skillsSolid knowledge of manufacturing processes and materialsMust be able to generate a broad range of concepts and solutions for each projectKnowledge and experience with sustainable design and manufacturing are a plusExperienced with presentation programs: Keynote, PowerPoint, Acrobat, etc.Positive personality and energyAbility and passion to lead, mentor and onboard Design teammatesContribute and align to shared team culture and behaviorsCatalyst to make connections with other Design groupsLead + drive partnerships beyond the Design function (Marketing, Engineering, Development, etc.)Motivated and hardworking about bringing others alongExtraordinary teammate, and humble leaderCollaborator with a skill in connecting the dotsSpeaks up with courage for self and the teamOpen minded, good listener, receptive to candid feedback and diverse points of view**TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE YOU MUST SUBMIT A FOOTWEAR DESIGN FOCUSED PORTFOLIO (PDF OR PROVIDE A URL AS PASSWORD IF APPLICABLE)WHAT YOU’LL WORK ONIn Nike Energy, you will work on designs that push the possibilities of the human potential through footwear (and beyond). We expect you to explore new opportunities, take risks, and change the game! In your day to day, you will engage with project teammates on researching, gaining insights, problem solving around performance and manufacturing, working with athletes, and crafting a vast range of creative and appealing solutions, that are also sustainable and considerate of cost. With each project, you are encouraged to also participate and present the work in informal and formal reviews. In addition to individual project work, the Principal Designer will also collaborate and help build the design direction with the Design Director. As a top-tier designer with deep knowledge and experience in footwear, you will be seen as a team leader and mentor for other designers.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.

Locations

  • California, Los Angeles

Responsibilities

  • As a Principal Footwear Designer in Energy you will be working hand-in-hand with a large project team of different professionals (engineers, researchers, scientists, marketing, testing, sustainability, materials, costing, etc.), collaborating within the design community (industrial designers, materials, color, graphics, computational, etc.), and mentoring other designers. You will work under the direction of our Director, Energy Footwear & Apparel Product Design and be reviewed by other directors from other functions.
  • 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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