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Product Design Lead roles qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree in design, human-computer interaction, or a related field. The E-3 has no lottery and no annual cap, so Australian professionals can apply year-round as soon as they secure a qualifying job offer.
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Full Time
Career area
Design
Location
1 Bowerman Drive, Beaverton, Oregon 97005, United States
Job ID
R-87251
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
As a Lead Designer in Core Footwear, you will be working together with a large project team of different professionals (engineering, product management, marketing, merchandising, testing, product development, costing, etc.), collaborating within the design community (industrial designers, materials, color, graphics, 3D, etc.), and mentoring other designers.
You'll partner with your category team members in design, development and merchandising to ensure feasibility of designs, meeting price point, merchandising needs and product creation timelines. You will work under the direction of our Core Snr Design Director and will present your design concepts to various audiences.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We are looking for a Lead Footwear Designer to help lead and develop seasonal design concepts for footwear. Product Design at Nike is a diverse culture of creativity, collaboration and innovative thinking on all levels. This role requires strong passion and knowledge of footwear product creation and the ability to problem solve every step of the way, from concept to final design.
The ideal designer is a curious observer, eager participant and a cultural sponge – seeking insights to solve problems. You leverage your design skills along with highly creative problem solving to create innovative product solutions that elevate the experience and key benefits relevant to the athletes and communities we serve. You will use your design versatility to create visually stunning and industry-leading product through deeply resonating stories – across the wide range of product in the sport performance and sport lifestyle footwear landscape.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in industrial design or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training
- 5-7 years of relevant work experience in designing and developing innovative footwear and other products
- Previous footwear design experience required
- Must be able to build accurate 2D technical drawings (tech packs)
- Ability to translate consumer knowledge and insights into product solutions and narratives
- Experience in technical footwear design – Performance footwear experience design is a plus
- Proficient in Adobe CC and comfortable working within new digital spaces
- 3D design skillset: Gravity Sketch, Rhino, Blender or any 3D software is a plus
- Cobbling and prototyping skills are a plus
- Strong sketching, illustration, and rendering skills
- Solid knowledge of manufacturing processes and materials
- Must be able to generate a broad range of concepts and solutions for each project
- Experienced with presentation programs: Keynote, Powerpoint, Acrobat, etc.
- Positive personality and energy
- Interest in mentoring fellow designers
- Catalyst to make connections with other Design groups
- Motivated and hardworking about bringing others along
- Extraordinary teammate, and humble leader
- Collaborator with a skill in connecting the dots
- Contribute and align to shared team culture and behaviors
- Speaks up with courage for self and the team
- Open minded, good listener, receptive to candid feedback and diverse points of view
WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON
Core Footwear is responsible for design and creation of price point product across 6 category “Fields of Play”, including running, basketball, training, classics, modern lifestyle and sandals.
As part of the Nike Core Footwear design team, you will work with your Snr. Design Director and category Product Manager partners to create groundbreaking footwear across the various categories of Nike design – from lifestyle to performance. You'll lead or participate in Key Brand and Footwear Initiatives from design through execution. You'll champion a culturally connected vision with emphasis on product design integrity, forward thinking innovation, industry leading quality & product performance. You will bring to life the seasonal creative direction through footwear product design, future forward trends, and innovations.
We expect you to explore new opportunities, take risks, and change the game! In your day to day, you will collaborate with project teammates on researching, gaining insights, problem solving around style, performance and manufacturing, working with athletes, and crafting a vast range of creative solutions that are considerate of cost. With each project, you will also participate and present the work in informal and formal reviews.
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
Design
Location
1 Bowerman Drive, Beaverton, Oregon 97005, United States
Job ID
R-87251
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
As a Lead Designer in Core Footwear, you will be working together with a large project team of different professionals (engineering, product management, marketing, merchandising, testing, product development, costing, etc.), collaborating within the design community (industrial designers, materials, color, graphics, 3D, etc.), and mentoring other designers.
You'll partner with your category team members in design, development and merchandising to ensure feasibility of designs, meeting price point, merchandising needs and product creation timelines. You will work under the direction of our Core Snr Design Director and will present your design concepts to various audiences.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We are looking for a Lead Footwear Designer to help lead and develop seasonal design concepts for footwear. Product Design at Nike is a diverse culture of creativity, collaboration and innovative thinking on all levels. This role requires strong passion and knowledge of footwear product creation and the ability to problem solve every step of the way, from concept to final design.
The ideal designer is a curious observer, eager participant and a cultural sponge – seeking insights to solve problems. You leverage your design skills along with highly creative problem solving to create innovative product solutions that elevate the experience and key benefits relevant to the athletes and communities we serve. You will use your design versatility to create visually stunning and industry-leading product through deeply resonating stories – across the wide range of product in the sport performance and sport lifestyle footwear landscape.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in industrial design or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training
- 5-7 years of relevant work experience in designing and developing innovative footwear and other products
- Previous footwear design experience required
- Must be able to build accurate 2D technical drawings (tech packs)
- Ability to translate consumer knowledge and insights into product solutions and narratives
- Experience in technical footwear design – Performance footwear experience design is a plus
- Proficient in Adobe CC and comfortable working within new digital spaces
- 3D design skillset: Gravity Sketch, Rhino, Blender or any 3D software is a plus
- Cobbling and prototyping skills are a plus
- Strong sketching, illustration, and rendering skills
- Solid knowledge of manufacturing processes and materials
- Must be able to generate a broad range of concepts and solutions for each project
- Experienced with presentation programs: Keynote, Powerpoint, Acrobat, etc.
- Positive personality and energy
- Interest in mentoring fellow designers
- Catalyst to make connections with other Design groups
- Motivated and hardworking about bringing others along
- Extraordinary teammate, and humble leader
- Collaborator with a skill in connecting the dots
- Contribute and align to shared team culture and behaviors
- Speaks up with courage for self and the team
- Open minded, good listener, receptive to candid feedback and diverse points of view
WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON
Core Footwear is responsible for design and creation of price point product across 6 category “Fields of Play”, including running, basketball, training, classics, modern lifestyle and sandals.
As part of the Nike Core Footwear design team, you will work with your Snr. Design Director and category Product Manager partners to create groundbreaking footwear across the various categories of Nike design – from lifestyle to performance. You'll lead or participate in Key Brand and Footwear Initiatives from design through execution. You'll champion a culturally connected vision with emphasis on product design integrity, forward thinking innovation, industry leading quality & product performance. You will bring to life the seasonal creative direction through footwear product design, future forward trends, and innovations.
We expect you to explore new opportunities, take risks, and change the game! In your day to day, you will collaborate with project teammates on researching, gaining insights, problem solving around style, performance and manufacturing, working with athletes, and crafting a vast range of creative solutions that are considerate of cost. With each project, you will also participate and present the work in informal and formal reviews.
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 in Product Design Lead
Align your portfolio to U.S. design standards
Reframe your case studies around business outcomes and cross-functional collaboration, not just visual craft. U.S. hiring managers for lead roles expect evidence of team leadership, design systems ownership, and product strategy influence.
Target companies with active LCA filing history
Search the DOL's Foreign Labor Certification Data Center for employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for design or UX roles. Past LCA filings signal a company already understands the E-3 visa sponsorship process and won't be starting from scratch.
Clarify your degree equivalency before interviews
Australian three-year bachelor's degrees are generally accepted as equivalent to U.S. four-year degrees for E-3 specialty occupation purposes. Have your official transcripts ready and be prepared to explain the equivalency to HR teams unfamiliar with the Australian system.
Negotiate sponsorship into your offer letter early
Once you receive a verbal offer, confirm the employer will file the LCA and support your E-3 application before signing anything. Waiting until the written offer stage to raise sponsorship can create delays or expose gaps in the employer's willingness to proceed.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for the paperwork
After your offer is signed, Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service handles your LCA, visa paperwork, and consulate preparation end-to-end. This removes the burden from both you and your employer and keeps the process moving without unnecessary back-and-forth.
Prepare for nonimmigrant intent scrutiny at your interview
Consular officers assess whether your ties to Australia and intent to return are credible. Bring documentation of your professional commitment to the role, the employer's business need for a design lead, and any ongoing Australian ties such as property or family.
E-3 Visa Product Design Lead: Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find Product Design Lead jobs with E-3 sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Australian professionals seeking U.S. roles with E-3 visa sponsorship. You can search Product Design Lead positions filtered by employers who have a history of sponsoring E-3 or similar work visas, which removes the guesswork of cold-applying to companies unfamiliar with the process.
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 Product Design Lead role qualify as an E-3 specialty occupation?
Yes, provided the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field such as design, human-computer interaction, visual communication, or a closely related discipline. A job description that accepts any degree, or no degree at all, would fail the specialty occupation test. Your employer's offer letter and the LCA must both reflect the degree requirement clearly.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Product Design Lead roles?
Both visas require a specialty occupation and a U.S. employer sponsor, but the E-3 is available only to Australian citizens and has no lottery. H-1B visa registrations are capped at 85,000 per year and selected by random ballot, meaning you could go unselected for multiple years. The E-3's 10,500 annual allocation has never been exhausted, so you can apply any time you have a qualifying offer.
Can I change employers or get promoted while on an E-3 as a design lead?
Changing employers requires your new employer to file a fresh LCA and you to obtain a new E-3 visa, either through a consulate appointment or a change of status from within the U.S. A promotion that changes your job title or duties significantly may also require an updated LCA to reflect the revised role, even with the same employer.