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Lead Designer roles in the U.S. qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in a design-related field. The E-3 has no lottery and no annual cap, so qualified Australian designers can apply any time they have a job offer from a U.S. employer willing to file a Labor Condition Application.
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Full Time
Career area
Product Creation, Development & Management
Location
1 Bowerman Drive, Beaverton, Oregon 97005, United States
Job ID
R-85583
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 WILL WORK WITH
As the Lead Material Designer, Nike Golf, you will collaborate closely with teams across Nike Footwear Design, Color Design, Graphic Design, Digital Design, Marketing, and Development to bring the seasonal creative direction to life through innovative Footwear Materials Design. This role reports directly to the Golf Footwear Senior Manager Color Graphic Materials Director.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We’re seeking an exceptional Lead Footwear Materials Designer who can blend expertise, creativity, and problem-solving skills to help shape the future of Nike Footwear Materials. This role sits within the Nike Golf category.
The ideal candidate will be an independent leader, driving material design expressions as well as new creations. They will be a highly creative problem solver who refuses to settle for anything less than the best in design and material innovation - meeting the needs of athletes and consumers both on and off the field. This individual will focus on enhancing the consumer experience through materials that balance performance and trend relevance across a range of products, while fostering a deep emotional connection through compelling storytelling and narrative. A strong passion for advancing Nike’s purpose-driven initiatives around sustainability and people is essential.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Design, Art, or a related field such as Fashion Design, Product Design, Industrial Design, Accessory and Footwear Design, or Textile Design. (Alternatively, a Master’s degree in one of these areas) Will accept any suitable combination of education experience and training.
- Ideally 4+ years of relevant design experience, demonstrating the ability to push the boundaries of material design and/or proven expertise in Textile Design or Footwear Design.
- Ability to translate consumer insights into compelling narratives and product executions.
- Strong capability to leverage manufacturing processes to elevate new ideas, techniques, and materials.
- Experience building 3D samples and crafting mockups by hand.
- Highly organized, self-sufficient, and motivated, with a passion for leading teams.
- Proven experience collaborating and communicating with manufacturing partners to ensure design intent and material execution accuracy.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite programs, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
- Ability to manage and contribute to multiple seasonal projects within tight timelines and limited resources.
- A strong understanding of the Footwear Product Creation process is a plus.
- An active, engaged contributor in both the creative process and cross-functional communication.
- Confident in presenting and articulating design concepts to internal and external audiences.
- Skilled in collaboration and cross-functional teamwork with key partners.
- A deep passion for sport culture and the categories in which you design.
WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON
Your day-to-day role will involve working across a diverse range of Golf products within Create and Expression. If this sounds like you, you’ll be developing technically complex material designs using the latest innovations, while also curating and elevating existing materials for refresh and collection models. Your work will span the entire process, from concepting and ideation to finalizing tech packs, collaborating closely with manufacturing partners, and at times directly engaging with athletes. The daily responsibilities in this role are dynamic, challenging, and deeply rewarding, offering opportunities to make a meaningful impact at every stage of creation.
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.
Position Type
Full Time
Career area
Product Creation, Development & Management
Location
1 Bowerman Drive, Beaverton, Oregon 97005, United States
Job ID
R-85583
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 WILL WORK WITH
As the Lead Material Designer, Nike Golf, you will collaborate closely with teams across Nike Footwear Design, Color Design, Graphic Design, Digital Design, Marketing, and Development to bring the seasonal creative direction to life through innovative Footwear Materials Design. This role reports directly to the Golf Footwear Senior Manager Color Graphic Materials Director.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We’re seeking an exceptional Lead Footwear Materials Designer who can blend expertise, creativity, and problem-solving skills to help shape the future of Nike Footwear Materials. This role sits within the Nike Golf category.
The ideal candidate will be an independent leader, driving material design expressions as well as new creations. They will be a highly creative problem solver who refuses to settle for anything less than the best in design and material innovation - meeting the needs of athletes and consumers both on and off the field. This individual will focus on enhancing the consumer experience through materials that balance performance and trend relevance across a range of products, while fostering a deep emotional connection through compelling storytelling and narrative. A strong passion for advancing Nike’s purpose-driven initiatives around sustainability and people is essential.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Design, Art, or a related field such as Fashion Design, Product Design, Industrial Design, Accessory and Footwear Design, or Textile Design. (Alternatively, a Master’s degree in one of these areas) Will accept any suitable combination of education experience and training.
- Ideally 4+ years of relevant design experience, demonstrating the ability to push the boundaries of material design and/or proven expertise in Textile Design or Footwear Design.
- Ability to translate consumer insights into compelling narratives and product executions.
- Strong capability to leverage manufacturing processes to elevate new ideas, techniques, and materials.
- Experience building 3D samples and crafting mockups by hand.
- Highly organized, self-sufficient, and motivated, with a passion for leading teams.
- Proven experience collaborating and communicating with manufacturing partners to ensure design intent and material execution accuracy.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite programs, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
- Ability to manage and contribute to multiple seasonal projects within tight timelines and limited resources.
- A strong understanding of the Footwear Product Creation process is a plus.
- An active, engaged contributor in both the creative process and cross-functional communication.
- Confident in presenting and articulating design concepts to internal and external audiences.
- Skilled in collaboration and cross-functional teamwork with key partners.
- A deep passion for sport culture and the categories in which you design.
WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON
Your day-to-day role will involve working across a diverse range of Golf products within Create and Expression. If this sounds like you, you’ll be developing technically complex material designs using the latest innovations, while also curating and elevating existing materials for refresh and collection models. Your work will span the entire process, from concepting and ideation to finalizing tech packs, collaborating closely with manufacturing partners, and at times directly engaging with athletes. The daily responsibilities in this role are dynamic, challenging, and deeply rewarding, offering opportunities to make a meaningful impact at every stage of creation.
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.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a Lead Designer
Document your degree's U.S. equivalency early
Australian three-year design degrees are generally accepted as equivalent to a U.S. four-year bachelor's degree, but have your academic transcripts and credentials ready to show employers who ask. Gaps here slow offer letters down.
Target employers with active design leadership hiring
Focus on companies that have posted Lead Designer roles before and have a dedicated HR or people operations team. Smaller studios often want to sponsor but lack the internal process knowledge to move quickly.
Clarify specialty occupation fit in your cover letter
E-3 visa eligibility hinges on the role requiring a specific degree field. If the job posting says 'bachelor's preferred' rather than 'required,' flag that during the offer stage so the employer strengthens the LCA job description before filing.
Get your LCA and visa paperwork handled end-to-end
The LCA must be certified by DOL before you can attend your consular interview. Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork so nothing stalls between offer acceptance and your start date.
Negotiate your start date around consulate wait times
E-3 interviews are conducted at U.S. consulates in Sydney, Melbourne, and Perth. Wait times vary by city and season, so build at least four to six weeks between your signed offer and your intended start date to avoid rescheduling pressure.
Align your portfolio framing with specialty occupation language
When an employer files your LCA with DOL, they must describe a role requiring specialized design knowledge. Frame your portfolio around systems thinking, cross-functional leadership, and domain expertise rather than general visual output.
E-3 Visa Lead Designer: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Lead Designer jobs that offer E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. It surfaces Lead Designer roles at U.S. employers who are open to E-3 sponsorship, so you're not cold-applying to companies that have never dealt with Australian visa requirements. Most general job boards don't filter by visa type or sponsorship willingness, which wastes significant time at the senior level.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does a Lead Designer role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
Yes, in most cases. The E-3 requires the position to normally require at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as graphic design, industrial design, or a related discipline. Lead Designer roles that involve directing design systems, managing design teams, or owning product visual identity typically satisfy this standard. The job description must reflect that requirement clearly in the LCA filing.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Australian designers?
The E-3 is significantly more accessible. The H-1B visa is subject to an annual lottery with roughly a 25% selection rate, meaning most applicants are rejected outright regardless of qualifications. The E-3 has no lottery and no annual cap, so if you're Australian, have a qualifying job offer, and meet the degree requirement, approval is substantially more predictable. You can also apply at any time of year.
Can I switch employers on the E-3 if I receive a better offer?
Yes. The E-3 is employer-specific, so your new employer must file a fresh LCA with DOL and you'll need a new visa stamp if yours is expiring. If your current E-3 stamp is still valid and you're inside the U.S., some applicants renew at a consulate rather than adjusting status. Starting the process as soon as you have a signed offer avoids gaps in work authorization.