NIKE, Inc. Footwear Product Testing Undergraduate Internship (SMS)

At Nike, we serve athletes by creating footwear that fits, performs, and meets the demands of sport. We are looking for a curious, detail-oriented teammate who is passionate about footwear, athlete insights, and learning how products are tested before they reach consumers. A successful intern will contribute to an inclusive, positive, and progressive team dynamic while bringing energy and curiosity to a challenging and constantly evolving environment.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We’re looking for a curious, organized, and coachable individual who is excited to learn about footwear product testing and the product creation process. This individual brings an athlete-first mindset, enjoys working with people and data, and is comfortable balancing multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment.

The ideal candidate:

• Brings strong interpersonal skills and an interest in building relationships with athletes and wear-test participants.
• Demonstrates exceptional planning, organization, and attention to detail.
• Is comfortable gathering, organizing, and analyzing both quantitative data and subjective athlete feedback.
• Communicates findings clearly and confidently through written reports and presentations.
• Embraces new challenges, asks thoughtful questions, and adapts as priorities evolve.
• Brings positive energy, a team-first approach, and a willingness to learn, contribute, and grow.

WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON

You’ll support footwear product testing projects and help the team evaluate how new and innovative footwear performs for athletes. You’ll gain hands-on experience across the wear-testing process, from planning tests and coordinating participants to collecting feedback, analyzing results, and communicating insights to product creation partners.

You will:

• Support multiple footwear testing projects across different stages of the product creation process.
• Assist with planning and executing wear tests, including participant recruitment, scheduling, and coordination.
• Build relationships with athletes and test participants to better understand their needs and capture meaningful product feedback.
• Help organize and analyze test data, athlete observations, and subjective feedback.
• Contribute to clear, actionable reports and presentations for product testing and product creation teams.
• Help identify and communicate footwear fit, comfort, durability, and performance issues that may require attention before production.
• Learn how footwear materials, components, and construction methods contribute to product performance.
• Partner with the product testing team to connect athlete insights with product creation decisions.

The scope is based on the full-time testing role’s end-to-end responsibilities, including wear-test planning, recruitment, data analysis, reporting, performance evaluation, and partnership with product teams, with ownership adjusted appropriately for an intern.

WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE

In the NIKE, Inc. Summer Internship Program, you’ll contribute to high-priority, real business initiatives that align with the NIKE, Inc. strategic roadmap.

With the guidance of senior leaders and experienced managers, you’ll take ownership of a project that’s been scoped to drive impact. These projects are designed to challenge your critical thinking, further develop your skills, and foster effective collaboration while contributing directly to your team’s goals.

This is a 10-week paid internship opportunity with relocation assistance. Curious to know what it’s like to be part of a world-class Internship Program? Check out our recap video from last summer: Nike Internship Program Recap Video 

WHAT YOU BRING

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree with an expected graduation date of Winter 2027 through Spring 2029.
• Academic interest or experience in product development, engineering, biomechanics, kinesiology, business, data analytics, sport science, or a related field is preferred.

Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience using Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Comfort working with spreadsheets, databases, and basic data analysis.
• Strong planning, organization, and project-management skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and navigate ambiguity.
• Comfort interacting with athletes, coaches, teammates, and cross-functional partners.
• Ability to translate observations and feedback into clear, concise insights.
• Interest in footwear components, materials, construction, and the product creation process.
• Comfort presenting findings to teammates and senior leaders.
• Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 30 pounds.
• Flexibility to support testing activities based on athlete and participant availability.
• Passion for sport and the NIKE, Inc. portfolio of brands.

This internship could be located in-person at the NIKE, Inc. Phil H. Knight Campus in Beaverton, OR, New York City, NY, or Los Angeles, CA. Check out this video of our World Headquarters to learn more about life on campus: Nike PHK Campus Video  

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.