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Senior Designer, Accessories Innovation Design

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Senior Designer, Accessories Innovation Design

full-timePosted: Jul 28, 2026Updated: Aug 27, 2026Oregon, Beaverton

Job Description

WHO WE AREAccessories Innovation Design explores the future of Nike Accessories & Equipment through product innovation, material exploration, athlete insights, and rapid experimentation. This role sits at the intersection of Design, Innovation, Development, and Product Creation. We are looking for a designer who is curious, hands-on, and passionate about creating new solutions that elevate athlete and consumer experiences. You will help shape future opportunities, transform emerging ideas into tangible concepts, and contribute to the long-term evolution of Nike Accessories & Equipment.WHO YOU'LL WORK WITHYou will work closely with a broad team of partners, including Product Design, Product Development, Materials Design, Engineering, Product Management, Innovation Teams, and external manufacturing and technology partners.Success in this role requires strong collaboration, communication, and the ability to bring diverse teams together around a shared vision.WHO WE ARE LOOKING FORWe are looking for a designer who combines strong creative thinking with the ability to turn ideas into reality. The ideal candidate is comfortable leading projects, building alignment across teams, and navigating the journey from early exploration through execution. They are passionate about innovation, materials, product creation, and emerging digital workflows.Required QualificationsBachelor's Degree in Product Design, Industrial Design, Fashion Design, or a related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience & training.5+ years of relevant product design experienceExperience in accessories, equipment, footwear, or related consumer product categoriesStrong product design, visualization, and storytelling skillsStrong understanding of materials, construction methods, and manufacturing processesAbility to translate athlete and consumer insights into meaningful product solutionsExcellent communication and presentation skillsStrong cross-functional collaboration skillsAbility to manage projects with a high degree of ownership and autonomyAbility to balance multiple priorities while maintaining project momentumComfortable working within evolving and ambiguous spacesPreferred QualificationsAdvanced proficiency in 3D design and visualization toolsExperience using 3D workflows to explore, communicate, and validate conceptsExperience creating digital and physical prototypesFamiliarity with rapid prototyping methods, including 3D printing and model makingExperience leveraging digital tools to accelerate concept development and communicationCuriosity for emerging technologies, evolving creative workflows, and new design methodologiesKnowledge of sustainable materials and circular design principlesPortfolio RequirementCandidates must submit a portfolio demonstrating innovation thinking, product problem-solving, concept development process, material exploration, prototype creation, 3D visualization capability, and final product execution.WHAT YOU'LL WORK ONInnovation Concept DevelopmentExplore future opportunities for Accessories & EquipmentGenerate innovative concepts informed by athlete and consumer needsIdentify unmet needs and develop meaningful product solutionsMaterial & Technology ExplorationResearch emerging materials, technologies, and manufacturing methodsTranslate innovation opportunities into tangible product conceptsPartner with development and materials teams to evaluate feasibility and potential impactPrototyping & ValidationCreate digital and physical prototypes to rapidly explore ideasIterate concepts through testing, feedback, and learningUtilize visualization tools to communicate concepts clearly and effectivelyProject LeadershipLead innovation projects from early exploration through concept validationIndependently lead small-to-medium innovation initiatives from opportunity identification through concept validationHelp shape project direction within evolving opportunitiesBuild alignment across teams and stakeholders throughout the innovation processDrive projects forward with a strong sense of ownership and accountabilityStorytelling & CommunicationDevelop compelling innovation narratives and presentationsCreate visual materials that inspire teams and leadershipClearly communicate the rationale, value, and future potential behind conceptsWe 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

  • Oregon, Beaverton

Skills Required

  • accessoriesintermediate
  • 3D designintermediate
  • 3D workflows to exploreintermediate
  • rapid prototyping methodsintermediate
  • sustainable materialsintermediate

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Product Design, Industrial Design, Fashion Design, or a related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience & training. (experience)
  • 5+ years of relevant product design experience (experience, 5 years)
  • Experience in accessories, equipment, footwear, or related consumer product categories (experience)
  • Strong product design, visualization, and storytelling skills (experience)
  • Strong understanding of materials, construction methods, and manufacturing processes (experience)
  • Ability to translate athlete and consumer insights into meaningful product solutions (experience)
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills (experience)
  • Strong cross-functional collaboration skills (experience)
  • Ability to manage projects with a high degree of ownership and autonomy (degree)
  • Ability to balance multiple priorities while maintaining project momentum (experience)
  • Comfortable working within evolving and ambiguous spaces (experience)
  • Candidates must submit a portfolio demonstrating innovation thinking, product problem-solving, concept development process, material exploration, prototype creation, 3D visualization capability, and final product execution. (experience)

Preferred Qualifications

  • Advanced proficiency in 3D design and visualization tools (experience)
  • Experience using 3D workflows to explore, communicate, and validate concepts (experience)
  • Experience creating digital and physical prototypes (experience)
  • Familiarity with rapid prototyping methods, including 3D printing and model making (experience)
  • Experience leveraging digital tools to accelerate concept development and communication (experience)
  • Curiosity for emerging technologies, evolving creative workflows, and new design methodologies (experience)
  • Knowledge of sustainable materials and circular design principles (experience)

Responsibilities

  • You will work closely with a broad team of partners, including Product Design, Product Development, Materials Design, Engineering, Product Management, Innovation Teams, and external manufacturing and technology partners.
  • Success in this role requires strong collaboration, communication, and the ability to bring diverse teams together around a shared vision.
  • Innovation Concept Development
  • Explore future opportunities for Accessories & Equipment
  • Generate innovative concepts informed by athlete and consumer needs
  • Identify unmet needs and develop meaningful product solutions
  • Material & Technology Exploration
  • Research emerging materials, technologies, and manufacturing methods
  • Translate innovation opportunities into tangible product concepts
  • Partner with development and materials teams to evaluate feasibility and potential impact
  • Prototyping & Validation
  • Create digital and physical prototypes to rapidly explore ideas
  • Iterate concepts through testing, feedback, and learning
  • Utilize visualization tools to communicate concepts clearly and effectively
  • Project Leadership
  • Lead innovation projects from early exploration through concept validation
  • Independently lead small-to-medium innovation initiatives from opportunity identification through concept validation
  • Help shape project direction within evolving opportunities
  • Build alignment across teams and stakeholders throughout the innovation process
  • Drive projects forward with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
  • Storytelling & Communication
  • Develop compelling innovation narratives and presentations
  • Create visual materials that inspire teams and leadership
  • Clearly communicate the rationale, value, and future potential behind concepts
  • 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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