Jordan Design Undergraduate Internship
Nike
Jordan Design Undergraduate Internship
Soul, performance and style take flight at Jordan Brand. With its deep roots in basketball, the Jordan Brand began as an homage to one player: Michael Jordan! Since then, Jordan has become synonymous with peak performance and an endless pursuit of greatness. Employees in merchandising, product branding, sports marketing and sales bring creativity, innovation and adventurous design to footwear and apparel, all with one mission in mind: help athletes fly on and off the court.
There are a variety of different internship opportunities within the Jordan Brand Design. Below is a brief description of the design teams.
Color and Materials Design brings to life trend-relevant concepts and tells stories through the lens of material and color.
Graphic Design creates seasonal design concepts for Jordan Branded apparel. This is where sport, design and culture meet.
3D Design is responsible for collaborating with our design team and partners to generate virtual models, renderings and animations for our digital product creations.
Concept Design is the leading edge of defining the future of Jordan, bridging the worlds of emerging innovation, athlete insights, product design, and brand storytelling to develop the ideas that will define the brand.
We need a passionate designer to combine their experience, problem solving abilities, and creativity to help build the future of Jordan Design. Design interns are asked to work cooperatively on initiatives within the team and be exposed to the cross-functional matrix (Product Development, Business Development, Design, Category Partners, etc.). They partner with teams to establish new standards that support best practices for product creation and beyond.
You will bring to life trend-relevant concepts and tell stories through the lens of Jordan Design. Our intern opportunities involve collaborative skills to ensure feasibility of designs, while taking partners through your thought processes, behind creative approaches, and storytelling. You will also work under the direction of tenured design and creative leaders and will gain exposure to various areas of our design organization.
This is an 8–10-week paid internship opportunity with relocation assistance.
Qualifications:
Graduation date of Spring 2026 - Spring 2027
Major in Graphic Design, Fashion Design, Product Design, Accessory and Footwear Design, Material Design, Textile Design, 3D Design, Animation Design or related field
Portfolio showcasing design work is required. Applicants can share their creative work via a website link (included on your resume) or via an attachment, ideally PDF format. If you choose to upload a file, you will receive an email with instructions for upload. Ideal portfolios will include 3-4 concepts that visually demonstrate your thought processes from start to finish; areas to consider include research, storytelling, ideation, modern aesthetic application, inspiration boards, and personal projects.
Skills:
Passion and understanding of current and emerging design trends and visual culture.
Ability to adapt to change and handle multiple, competing priorities.
Strong visual and verbal communication skills, able to effectively present design intent to internal and external audiences.
Knowledge of apparel product creation preferred
Proficient in Adobe CC and comfortable working within new digital spaces.
Highlight and elevate diverse points of view while fostering an environment of inclusivity.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
This internship – as well as full-time positions – are located in-person at the NIKE, Inc. World Headquarters in Beaverton, OR. Check out this video of our World Headquarters to learn more about life on campus.
NIKE, Inc. is committed to employing a diverse workforce. 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. 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.