Generative AI Design Expert

Position Type

Full Time

Career area

Design

Location

1 Bowerman Drive, Beaverton, Oregon 97005, United States

Job ID

R-71324

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

Nike's Design Generative Studio is pioneering the future of footwear design at the intersection of creativity and AI technology. You'll partner with world-class designers and engineers globally, reporting to the Generative Studio leadership. Your work will directly impact design teams worldwide as you build and implement AI-augmented workflows that empower our creative community. You'll collaborate closely with AI/ML engineers, footwear designers, and global technology teams to transform how Nike approaches product creation.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We're seeking a pioneering GenAI designer who is both a masterful designer and an innovative tool builder. You need to have deep creative foundations combined with technical mastery of generative AI, with an insatiable curiosity about emerging technologies and the ability to inspire adoption across teams. You're not just a tool user, but a tool builder who creates solutions when existing tools fall short, comfortable working at the intersection of art and technology. This role requires someone who can bridge the gap between experimental AI prototypes and production-ready enterprise tools, translating design needs into technical requirements and vice versa.

8+ years of experience in design with demonstrated progression into creative technology and tool-building

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design, Architecture, Fashion Design, or related creative discipline. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training

Mastery of modern generative AI tools (Flora.ai, ComfyUI, or similar platforms) with hands-on experience building custom digital workflows using visual coding interfaces

Deep expertise in both 2D and 3D design digital workflows and software, with understanding of footwear design principles (or ability to quickly acquire this knowledge)

Experience with fine-tuning generative AI models (LoRA training, custom model development) for visual applications

Understanding of additive manufacturing and 3d printing technologies to rapidly transform AI-generated concepts into physical prototypes.

Portfolio showcasing both creative output and technical innovations

Bonus: Experience with spatial computing (AR/VR), web development for rapid prototyping, or active participation in the AI/design community

WHAT YOU'LL WORK ON

You'll revolutionize how Nike approaches footwear design by creating and implementing AI-augmented workflows that seamlessly integrate into our creative process. As a catalyst for AI adoption across Nike's design community, you'll build custom tools, educate teams, and shape the future of an entire creative discipline.

Partner with footwear designers to understand existing 2D and 3D creative workflows, identifying high-value opportunities for AI augmentation that enhance rather than replace human creativity

Design and prototype elegant, modern design digital workflows using visual coding interfaces (Flora.ai, ComfyUI, etc.) tailored specifically to footwear design challenges, rapidly iterating based on user feedback from the design community

Collaborate with global AI/ML engineers to accelerate the development and deployment of generative AI solutions, serving as the crucial link between creative and engineering teams by translating design needs into technical requirements

Scale prototypes from proof-of-concept to enterprise-grade tools that serve designers worldwide, partnering with global technology teams to ensure reliability, performance, and accessibility across Nike's design ecosystem

Act as a catalyst for AI adoption by developing training materials, workshops, and demonstrations that make complex AI tools accessible and inspiring to designers of all technical levels

Stay at the forefront of generative AI developments, continuously evaluating and integrating the latest models and techniques, building a culture of experimentation and innovation around AI-augmented design

Share insights and best practices across the organization to elevate the entire design community's capabilities, inspiring teams and driving adoption of new methodologies that will shape products worn by athletes and consumers worldwide

Physically demonstrate AI design capabilities and provide hands-on assistance to design teams during key milestones such as Creative Launch, Creative Direction Week, and other critical design reviews, ensuring teams can leverage AI tools effectively in high-stakes moments.

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.