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.

NIKE FOOTWEAR DESIGN INTERN

NIKE, Inc. designs the future. At NIKE, Inc. designers chase their curiosities and build what's next, shaping the culture and advancing human potential. The Design teams include artists, inventors and specialists, all with different focuses, including color and material experts, and apparel, footwear and graphic designers. Nike designers look to the future, aggressively pursuing materials, ideas and forms that further elevate the athlete experience, raise the bar for modern style and reduce environmental impact.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We look for designers to innovate on industry-leading footwear designs. We value strong problem solving in providing athletes* with benefits in performance that are matched with beautiful iconic designs with a cultural insight that connects with the consumer. We value fresh perspectives high energy. We look for passion and a desire to inspire!

Position Requirements:

• In your final year of school with a graduation date between Spring 2027 and Winter 2027, focusing on Footwear Design, Fashion Design, Industrial Design, Product Design, or a similar field.
• Must be able to present a portfolio showcasing footwear design work relevant to the position. We recommend 3-5 projects illustrating your process from ideation to finished product
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and materials, form, color, materials, human factors, related to elevating the consumer experience,
• Ability to create accurate 2D technical drawings
• Strong sketching, illustration, and rendering skills
• Capable of generating a broad range of concepts and solutions for each project
• Experience with Photoshop, Illustrator, presentation programs: Keynote, PowerPoint, Acrobat, etc.

WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON

Design interns that push the possibilities of sports and culture through footwear. We expect you to explore new opportunities, think boldly, and change the game! World-class Designers will guide you through a project that is inclusive of researching, gaining insights, problem solving around performance and manufacturing, working with athletes*, and creating a vast range of creative and beautiful solutions, that are also sustainable and conscientious of cost.

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH

As a Design Intern, you will partner closely with different experts (engineers, researchers, scientists, marketing, sustainability, materials, costing, etc.), and collaborate within the design community (industrial designers, materials, color, graphics, computational, etc.). Interns work under the direction of Senior Designers and Design Directors.

This is a 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

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

Mynext: Be Empowered to Grow within Nike and Create the Future

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 .

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 an equal opportunity employer. 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.

Nike is a global leader in athletic footwear, apparel and equipment, dedicated to inspiring every athlete to reach their potential. Through innovative products, cutting-edge design and performance-driven technologies, Nike helps people move, compete and excel at every level.

From iconic footwear and apparel to digital training platforms and immersive experiences, Nike combines creativity, engineering and sport science to push the boundaries of what’s possible. Our teams are united by a passion for performance and innovation — helping athletes and communities around the world achieve more.