NIKE Inc. Footwear Color and Materials Design Internship

Footwear Color & Materials Design Intern 

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, it’s about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game. 

Who you will work with 

We focus on crafting an ecosystem around you! Some of those key players are Footwear Designers, Developers, and Product Line Managers.  

Who we are looking for 

We need a passionate designer to combine their experience, problem solving abilities, and creativity to help build the future of Footwear Color & Materials. The ideal candidate needs to elevate the Nike athlete* product experience with a focus on both the art & science of Color and Materials. In this role, you will drive an emotional connection to footwear through the use of narrative and storytelling. 

Position Requirements  

In your final year of school with a graduation date between Spring 2025 and Winter 2025, focused in Material Design, Textile Design, Graphic Design, Fashion Design, Product Design, Accessory and Footwear Design, or related field 

Must be able to present a portfolio showcasing work relevant to this position. We recommend 3-5 projects illustrating your process from ideation to finished product 

Understanding of product development, including coordinating with multiple partners to ensure the accuracy of produced designs 

Ability to collaborate with other Designers/Design Directors to create palettes and color flow based on category color strategy 

Demonstrates a strong understanding of color technology and how to achieve desired color effects: materials, dyes, finishes and color achievability 

Ability to plan and execute the product color details and review all samples, troubleshoot for achievability issues and clearly communicate changes in order to ensure timely completion of each project 

Excellent written and verbal communication skills 

Highly proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop) and Keynote on a Mac platform 

What you will work on 

You will bring to life trend-relevant concepts and tell stories through the lens of material and color! This will require driving product excellence through the connection of design, development and manufacturing. Through research and deep consumer understanding, you will be on the cutting edge of color trends, materials, fashion, art, design and sports-related products. 

NIKE, Inc. is a growth company that looks for team members to grow with it. Nike offers a generous total rewards package, casual work environment, a diverse and inclusive culture, and an electric atmosphere for professional development. No matter the location, or the role, every Nike employee shares one galvanizing mission: To bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete* in the world. 

NIKE, Inc. is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.