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 WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We are seeking a curious, hands-on, and digitally fluent 3D/Digital Technician to support the operations of the Jordan Concept Lab—our internal hub for rapid prototyping, 3D printing, and physical exploration. This is a role designed for someone who loves to build, experiment, and learn. You’ll play a key role in accelerating our prototyping speed, supporting footwear innovation, and helping translate digital concepts into tangible objects.
This position is ideal for a technically-minded creative with experience in 3D printing, modeling, or hands-on prototyping—and a long-term interest in design, product creation, or brand storytelling. You’re equal parts maker and thinker, and you thrive when you’re bridging the gap between concept and craft. This role is a launchpad. It’s designed for someone who’s ready to build with their hands, think with their head, and grow into a long-term creative contributor at Jordan Brand
WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH
You’ll work closely with 3D Designers, Product Creation teams, Innovation, and Footwear Design. You’ll also collaborate with external vendors and internal partners to maintain uptime, deliver prints, and evolve how the Concept Lab supports creative teams
You’ll be the go-to resource for executing 3D print jobs, maintaining lab tools, and helping the studio move faster from idea to object
WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON
Manage daily operations of 3D printers and prototyping tools—ensuring machines are clean, functional, and optimized
Work alongside designers on creating early stage concepts.
Lead orientations on studio equipment and processes, for safety, and general policies and procedures
Execute and post-process 3D print jobs, working from CAD files provided by designers or engineers
Collaborate with design teams to prepare files, troubleshoot geometry, and meet print timelines
Help document and evolve Concept Lab processes and workflows for speed and reliability
Explore new materials, methods, and tools that expand our prototyping and visualization capabilities
Learn from and support the 3D design team, growing your own skills in modeling, rendering, and digital storytelling
General studio organization, care, and clean up.
Identify new technology, equipment, manufacturing, and other methods of make related to 3D design, digital design tools, and shop fabrication.
Work with Building Facilities Manager and Vendors to make sure all machines, equipment, and supplies are working and fully stocked.
WHAT YOU BRING
Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training
Experience with 3D printing (FDM, SLA, SLS, etc.) and digital fabrication tools
Working knowledge of CAD modeling tools (e.g., Rhino, Fusion 360, Blender, SolidWorks), 3D printers, laser cutters, vacuum formers, etc
Comfort with physical prototyping, model finishing, and workshop tools
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills; comfortable working independently
Passion for footwear, design, and brand culture—plus a desire to grow into a creative role over time
Curiosity, initiative, and the ability to learn on the fly in a fast-paced creative environment
Ability to work independently and cooperatively with diverse groups of people.
Be able to accomplish multiple tasks in a fast-paced less corporate environment
Be proficient in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
Ability to exercise high degree of professionalism.
Be ok with flexible/non-concrete deadlines
Physical requirements include the ability to twist, bend, lift, squat, reach, climb a ladder, and stand for extended periods of time
Irregular work hours:
This job may require irregular work hours and/or varied work schedule from week to week due to 3D printing time on machine and last min deadlines
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.
