Become a Part of the NIKE, Inc. Team
NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world’s best athletes. It is a place to explore potential, obliterate boundaries and push out the edges of what can be. The company looks for people who can grow, think, dream and create. Its culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding imagination. The brand seeks achievers, leaders and visionaries. At NIKE, Inc. it’s about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.
WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH
As a Senior 3D Designer in the Advanced Digital Creation Studio, you’ll collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team of innovators, developers, designers, and engineers redefining the future of product creation. You may also engage with external vendors and factory partners, as needed. This role reports to the Manager of 3D Design, Innovation.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
WHAT YOU BRING:
Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in Computer Animation, 3D Design or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training
3–5 years of experience in 3D design, digital product creation, or related fields
Mastery of software such as Maya, Blender, Rhino, ZBrush or similar
Strong understanding of materials, lighting, and rendering techniques with proficiency in software such as Substance Suite, KeyShot, Unreal Engine or similar
Experience in innovation or R&D environments is a plus
Excellent communication and storytelling skills
Bonus Skills:
Experience with generative design, AI generation, parametric modeling, and rapid prototyping are all pluses
Passion for experimentation and pushing creative boundaries
Willingness to break out of a digital workspace and work on physical prototypes (e.g., cutting, drilling, gluing)
WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON
If this is you, you’ll serve as a subject matter expert, creating high-fidelity 3D models and physical prototypes for both self-driven concepts and collaborations with design partners. Your work will help define future workflows and shape how we engage with our internal and external collaborators. Your work will help elevate design and innovation for the brand.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop advanced 3D assets and physical prototypes for concept exploration and enhanced storytelling
Translate abstract ideas into compelling, fully realized digital designs
Drive adoption of new 3D tools and workflows
Present work to stakeholders with clarity and strategic insight
Contribute a unique perspective and continue to evolve your toolset
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.
OUR HIRING GAME PLAN
01 Apply
Our teams are made up of diverse skillsets, knowledge bases, inputs, ideas and backgrounds. We want you to find your fit – review job descriptions, departments and teams to discover the role for you.
02 Meet a Recruiter or Take an Assessment
If selected for a corporate role, a recruiter will reach out to start your interview process and be your main contact throughout the process. For retail roles, you’ll complete an interactive assessment that includes a chat and quizzes and takes about 10-20 minutes to complete. No matter the role, we want to learn about you – the whole you – so don’t shy away from how you approach world-class service and what makes you unique.
03 Interview
Go into this stage confident by doing your research, understanding what we are looking for and being prepared for questions that are set up to learn more about you, and your background.
