The Brand Creative Retail team is the Catalyst for Retail Innovation! We are creative problem solvers combining strategy and innovation, and we craft physical experiences that connect athletes* to the future of sport and commerce.  

This team actualizes the voice the of the brand at retail by obsessing the details and evolving the physical elements across all customer touch points from macro architecture to the always on brand experience within the store! 

Who We Are Looking For: 

Nike seeks a Retail Design Intern who will support the innovation of environments and storytelling of our retail future. They will help imagine 3D, 2D graphic and digital storytelling with personal drive and creativity within a highly collaborative work environment. As our world expands across physical, digital, social and virtual platforms we’re looking to partner with multidisciplinary thinkers and craftspeople more than ever.  

The ideal candidate is comfortable working across disciplines, navigating constraints, and contributing to a team that values diversity of thought and innovation. A strong portfolio that shows how ideas evolve, not just the final product, is essential. 

What You Will Experience: 

In the NIKE, Inc. Summer Internship Program, you’ll contribute to high-priority, real business initiatives that align with the NIKE, Inc. strategic roadmap.  

With the guidance of senior leaders and experienced managers, you’ll take ownership of a project that’s been scoped to drive impact. These projects are designed to challenge your critical thinking, further develop your skills and foster effective collaboration while contributing directly to your team’s goals.  

If this is you, you will collaborate to refine and evolve environmental concepts within Nike’s Retail footprint (and perhaps, beyond). We’ll look for your work to reflect Nike's design ethos while improving consumer retail experiences. You will communicate and present design concepts to the team/Sr. Designer/Design Director and build presentation materials and tools that effectively communicate design intent. 

This is an 8–10-week paid internship opportunity with relocation assistance. Curious to know what it’s like to be part of a world-class Internship Program? Check out our recap video from last summer: Nike Internship Program Recap Video  

What You Bring: 

Qualifications: 

• Enrolled in a bachelor’s degree with an expected graduation date of December 2026 or Spring 2027  

• Background in Architecture, Interior, or Environmental Design, and/or related disciplines of Industrial Design or Experience and Storytelling Design 

• Interest in some or all of the following required:  retail environments, conceptual storytelling, fixture design, branded environments, experiential design 

• 0 - 2 years of work experience 

• Resume submission (PDF strongly preferred) 

Skills: 

• Knowledge of design processes and tools including 2D and 3D programs 

• Strong oral and written communications skills including meeting facilitation and presentations.  

• Proven ability to effectively communicate concepts/design intent to senior creative team. 

• Ability to develop relationships with working teammates. 

• Ability to navigate ambiguity and work across disciplines with confidence 

Portfolio Submissions Guidelines: 

• To be considered, all applicants must submit a resume and a portfolio. We recommend including a URL to a portfolio website on your resume. If your portfolio is not online, we will reach out to collect a digital copy.   

• Competitive portfolios will include examples of inspiration, concept development and storytelling in addition to finished products/designs. Shock us, inspire us, and awe us with your story. We appreciate creativity and want to get to know you through your design work. 

This internship – as well as full-time positions – are located in-person at the NIKE, Inc. World Headquarters in Beaverton, OR.  Check out this video of our World Headquarters to learn more about life on campus: Nike PHK Campus Video