Overview
Innovator II – Global Apparel & Accessories Jobs in Beaverton at NIKE
Position Type
Full Time
Career area
Product Creation, Development & Management
Location
1 Bowerman Drive, Beaverton, Oregon 97005, United States
Job ID
R-86291
Become a Part of the NIKE, Inc. Team
NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world’s best athletes. It’s a place where passionate individuals come together to create the future of sport. We are unapologetic about who we are and what we’re after—bringing innovation and inspiration to every athlete* in the world. We look for athletes who can push boundaries, elevate our potential and continue leading us to greatness. The next tastemakers, playmakers, risk takers and glue players. Are you game?
WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH
In this role, you’ll collaborate with various stakeholders, including test engineers, product innovators, developers, and lab and factory partners. You’ll help teams understand product attributes and performance to advance innovation at Nike. Providing technical input to the Product Innovation, Technical Design, Development, Materials, and Product Management teams will be key in this role. Primarily based at PHK Nike Headquarters in Beaverton, you will collaborate with various teams across Nike and will also spend time in our Accessories Innovation Lab.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We are seeking a candidate with experience and strong proficiency in working on physical product design, development, and/or engineering. The ideal Innovator II will be highly motivated and have interest in building, creating, and developing new types of products and new ways to create products that enable athletes to perform at their highest potential. This position requires a combination of expertise with prototyping, testing, understanding testing and athlete feedback to advance a project. This person uses effective communication to deliver critical insights throughout the product design and development process.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Product Design, Industrial Design, Product Creation, Development, or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training
1–2 years of directly relevant experience
Strong time management skills with ability to balance competing stakeholder priorities
Ability to take on ambiguous projects, iterate, and progress with limited supervision
Knowledge of sporting goods construction, tooling, pattern engineering, and manufacturing processes (preferred)
Experience with prototyping and testing, with strong creative problem-solving skills
Ability to read technical drawings and work with digital tools (CAD/CAM, MS Office, Miro, etc.), along with strong written and verbal communication
WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON
As an Innovator II in the Accessories Innovation team, you will work on designs that help define the future of sports. We expect you to explore new opportunities, take risks, and change the game. We work on a diverse range of accessories, including global football products, socks, headwear, and bags, among others. In your day to day, you will engage with innovators and product teammates on researching, gaining insights, problem solving around performance and manufacturing, working with athletes and creating solutions that will redefine what Nike Accessories can do. This is a role in which collaboration is important, in addition to individual project work, the Innovator II will partner with and engage innovation partners, design teams and tech developers.
Coordinating the creation and sampling of new innovations in equipment and soft goods
Partnering with the Innovation Lab to test and analyze performance of the prototypes created
Organizing, tracking, and communicating current project status Nike Accessories Innovation and Global Accessories teams
Strong time and project management skills, able to work independently
Good foundation of understanding of how sporting goods and soft goods products are made
Some familiarity and experience with creating physical prototypes
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.
What You Can Expect
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.
Title: Innovator II – Global Apparel & Accessories
Company: NIKE
Location: Beaverton
