NIKE, Inc

Lead, Digital Product Design

NIKE, Inc$120K — $150K *
Consumer Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years in digital product design with expertise in visual, UX/UI, and prototyping.
  • Experience delivering engaging consumer-facing product experiences.
  • Strong grasp of product thinking, interaction design, and data science.
  • Hands-on UX/UI/IA design proficiency with a user-centric focus.
  • Ability to mentor and inspire a collaborative design environment.

Responsibilities

  • Understand athlete motivations to craft unique digital experiences.
  • Visualize and prototype multiple design approaches quickly.
  • Create polished wireframes, flows, and prototypes aligned with Nike's brand.
  • Lead and own large projects encompassing broad features.
  • Innovate and drive execution on cross-team products.
  • Iterate and refine designs from brief to delivery.
  • Mentor peers and contribute to Nike's internal design culture.

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment with a focus on innovation.
  • Opportunity to work on high-visibility initiatives that influence athletes’ motivation.
  • Access to a community of cross-functional experts including engineers and marketers.
  • Involvement in pioneering new digital fitness offerings at a world-renowned brand.
  • Mentoring opportunities to develop leadership skills.
Full Job Description
WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH

You'll be part of the Activity Experiences Digital Product Design team, responsible for Nike's Run Club (NRC) and Training Club (NTC) apps-shaping digital experiences that help athletes* start, stay motivated, and achieve their goals-as well as the technology experiences powering our world-class Nike Sport Research Lab. With a sharp focus on athlete* needs, this team powers stronger, healthier and happier bodies and minds. You'll partner closely with product, engineering, data science, marketing, sport experts, trainers, coaches, and cross-functional business partners to craft a new digital fitness offering, pioneering Nike's next big competitive advantage.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

You live and breathe sport. You're known for your well-honed design craft and ability to navigate teams through high-visibility initiatives. You're the glue between the design team and cross-functional counterparts. You lead projects, solving design challenges while inspiring others through your work and collaboration. You're also growing your leadership skills by being a mentor to other designers.
  • 8+ years of relevant experience with end-to-end digital product design with proven experience in visual, UX/UI, and prototyping
  • Proven experience delivering consumer-facing product experiences that improve onboarding, habit formation, personalization, motivation, community, content discovery, and/or activity tracking.
  • Strong understanding of product thinking, interaction design, data science, experimentation and execution (expert in one or more areas)
  • Hands-on creative and systems thinker with strong UX/UI/IA design expertise and design approach
  • Demonstrated user-centric design approach and insights-based design process
  • Strong collaborator with product managers, engineers, writers, researchers and marketers
  • Experience working with consumer research and data
  • Impeccable attention to detail
  • Exceptional time management skills - providing accurate estimations and often helping the team deliver early
  • Ability to influence or create design patterns or standards that are adopted by other teams
  • Highly proficient with design and prototyping tools such as Cursor and Figma
  • Cross-platform design experiences (web, Android, iOS, email)
  • Ability to communicate a vision for the work in a way others can relate to and buy into
  • Ability to establish a holistic look and feel between all pieces of a large project
  • Experience launching software at scale in a fast-paced product organization
  • Passion for the Nike brand, sport and for creating high-quality work
  • A fascination with innovation and technology and a solid understanding of digital tools and trends
  • Experience with digital fitness, wellness, coaching, activity tracking, wearable integrations, training plans, guided content, challenges, achievements, or community-based motivation features.
  • Familiarity with Nike Run Club, Nike Training Club, or comparable consumer fitness products that combine coaching, content, community, personalization, and progress tracking to support athlete goals.


WHAT YOU'LL WORK ON
  • Developing a deep understanding of Athlete* motivations and needs, deeply immersed in sport and the digital fitness landscape, and translating it into differentiated experience concepts
  • Rapidly visualizing, prototyping and exploring multiple product design directions in response to hypotheses-with sharp consideration of the business and technical impacts of the solutions
  • Designing incredibly polished work that represents the Nike brand and product experience through wireframes, flows, visual comps, and prototypes
  • Owning an entire product space or working on large projects that encompass multiple broad/undefined features
  • Thinking big, innovating and driving execution on cross-team products or a domain
  • Rapidly iterating and refining design concepts-from initial briefing through final delivery
  • Facilitating and leading brainstorms and workshops
  • Working closely and collaboratively with a cross-functional team of producers, product managers, project managers, engineers, researchers and fellow designers
  • Inspiring new ways of thinking and exploring the unknown using fresh and unique approaches to design problems
  • Mentoring and providing helpful feedback to fellow designers and interns to uplevel their craft and skills
  • Evangelizing the Nike brand and driving initiatives that strengthen Nike's design culture internally


About NIKE, Inc

Nike is a sporting goods company that designs, develops, and markets footwear, apparel, equipment, and accessory products. The company offers various categories of shoes including running, training, basketball, soccer, sport-inspired urban shoes, and kids' shoes. It also provides shoes for aquatic activities, baseball, football, cheerleading, golf, lacrosse, outdoor activities, skateboarding, tennis, volleyball, walking, wrestling, and various athletic and recreational uses. In addition, the company offers sports-inspired lifestyle apparel, athletic bags, and accessory items. Further, it provides a line of performance equipment including bags, socks, sports balls, eyewear, timepieces, electronic devices, bats, gloves, protective equipment, golf clubs, and various equipment designed for sports activities under the NIKE brand name, as well as markets apparel with licensed college and professional team and league logos. Additionally, it offers licenses to produce and sell NIKE brand swimwear, children's apparel, training equipment, eyewear, electronic devices, and golf accessories. The company also markets its products under the brand names of Converse, Chuck Taylor, All Star, One Star, Umbro, Jack Purcell, Cole Haan, Bragano, and Hurley. It sells its products to retail accounts through stores, independent distributors, and licensees, as well as through its Website, nikestore.com. As of May 31, 2009, Nike, Inc. operated 338 retail stores in the United States and 336 retail stores internationally. The company was founded in 1964 and is headquartered in Beaverton, Oregon.

Nike Careers

Join the dynamic world of Nike, Inc., a global leader in sports apparel and innovation, where your career can flourish in an environment that fosters diversity, leadership, and growth. At Nike, we believe in bringing out the best in our team members through continuous professional development and a culture that celebrates creativity and innovation. Work You’ll Do Become a part of Nike’s mission to inspire and innovate towards a better world. Engage in work that intersects with cutting-edge technology, market-leading strategies, and sustainable practices that define the future of the sports industry. Lead with us at the forefront of the global marketplace, where your skills in leadership, teamwork, and innovation can shine. Nike offers a unique position in the industry, combining deep industry expertise with a relentless pursuit of excellence. Collaborate with a diverse team of professionals who are pioneers in their fields. Nike, Inc. employs over 75,000 passionate and talented individuals worldwide, all dedicated to moving the world of sports forward. Introducing Nike’s Professional Growth and Development Opportunities We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every team member can succeed. Nike offers a variety of job opportunities, from in-store retail positions to corporate roles in design, marketing, and technology. Do Innovative Work Join us and contribute to our mission of bringing inspiration and innovation to every athlete* in the world. (*If you have a body, you are an athlete.) Deliver targeted solutions and drive innovation through your unique perspective and skills. At Nike, Inc., your work directly contributes to our global impact. Be Part of a Great Team Engage in meaningful work that connects with consumers and impacts millions worldwide. Our team benefits from unparalleled capabilities, a commitment to diversity training, and a culture that encourages professional growth and networking. Future-Proof Your Career Advance your career with Nike’s comprehensive benefits and support systems. We provide extensive training, development programs, and leadership courses to help you reach your full potential. Explore Discover how Nike is leading in sustainable innovation and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in the sports industry. The Nike Employment Experience Our combined efforts in innovation, culture, and leadership make Nike, Inc. not just a place to work, but a place to grow a rewarding career. Clients and employees alike look to Nike for new strategies and impactful solutions in a rapidly evolving industry. Stay Connected Join Our Team Search for open positions that match your skills and interests. We are always on the lookout for curious, driven, creative, and solution-oriented team players. SEARCH NIKE JOBS Keep Up to Date Stay ahead with career tips, insider perspectives, and industry-leading insights you can put to use today—all from the people who work here. READ CAREERS BLOG Job Alert Emails Customize your subscription to receive job alerts, the latest news, and insider tips tailored to your preferences. Explore the exciting and rewarding opportunities that await at Nike, Inc.
Learn more about NIKE, Inc
Size
73,300 employees
Market Cap
$184.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$2.8 billion
Founded
1964
5 Year Trend
+6.3%
Revenue
$38.2 billion
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