Senior Concept Creator

Senior Concept Creator – NIKE, Inc. - Beaverton, OR. Define and communicate product details, features, construction requirements, and critical equipment and design criteria to NIKE design, development and production partners as new techniques and process are explored and transitioned from concept innovation to commercialization; provide breakthrough ideas in collaboration with NIKE Innovation partners; translate design inspirations into a 3-dimentional product, through collaboration with core innovation teams; create superior level concepts primarily for footwear; fabricate and assemble new research and development concepts utilizing all resources and equipment on hand within the Concept Creation Center, including laser, embroidery, stitching, assembly, digital printing, digital cutting, and customized tools; anticipate development and creation issues, and suggest alternative construction methods; provide feedback on material choices, construction methods, file types, and adhesion alternatives; work with multi-disciplinary teams including all product creation and manufacturing pillars; interact with pattern engineering, innovation, in-line brand, specialty customization, in-house manufacturing, and overseas factory research and development centers; work with footwear pattern engineering, cutting, stitching and assembly processes and operations; work with product construction concepts including pattern engineering, costing and quality implications, model making, part drawings, two dimensional drafting documents, materials, design for manufacturing, and sustainability awareness; work with product design and Nike product processes; provide technical guidance and support to program teams and management/leadership in the field of footwear design and prototyping; and guide and mentor junior team members, helping them develop their prototyping skills. Telecommuting is available from anywhere in the U.S., except from AK, AL, AR, DE, HI, IA, ID, IN, KS, KY, LA, MT, ND, NE, NH, NM, NV, OH, OK, RI, SD, VT, WV, and WY.