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Nike is looking to hire experts in the field of Metaverse, and this move signifies its intention to officially enter the growing virtual world biz. The footwear and sports apparel manufacturing company is aiming to recruit five specialists, including a director of metaverse engineering.
Apparently, the job recruitment shows that Nike is now busy with its preparations to jump into the Metaverse. Based on the job description for director of metaverse engineering, Nike stated that the person who will be hired as a Director of Metaverse Engineering “will use his or her strong engineering leadership, communication, and innovation skills to lead the development of rapid end-to-end proof of concepts, prototypes, and production of Metaverse software and device solutions.”
The Eugene, Oregan-headquartered company added that the person will also work with the “elite internal Nike teams leveraging their decades of experience and knowledge to conceptualize, define, and deliver technology innovation solutions for use within Nike as part of existing Nike products, and for new lines of business.”
The leading sneaker brand is also looking to hire four other people to fill in metaverse-related key roles in the company. The is set to hire a principal innovation engineer for the Metaverse, an expert innovation program manager for blockchain, a senior 3D game designer or metaverse engineer, and a virtual material designer.
They will be stationed at Nike’s Technology Innovation Office and will work together to deliver ground-breaking technology innovation products and services. All the candidates must be familiar with an extensive range of metaverse technologies and have knowledge of the blockchain ecosystems, including NFTs, cryptocurrencies, and more.
Nike is also requiring all job applicants in all positions to be vaccinated against COVID-19. In case they cannot get the jab, Nike will accommodate them based on the applicable law.
Finally, The Street noted that as Nike is building its first metaverse team, it is obviously rushing to expand its business in the virtual tech space. The new recruits are also joining the company at a time when it is racing to claim strong footholds in the Metaverse and fulfill its big ambitions in this field of business.
