Michael Berger

Creative Director, University Design Program Director, and Branding Expert

Michael Berger is a Senior 3D Designer in the (NXT) Innovation team at Nike, based in Portland, Oregon.1 With over 20 years of experience in 3D design, he has worked across various industries including film, television, video games, and product design.1

Career Highlights

Current Role at Nike: Michael has been working at Nike since February 2018 as a Senior 3D Designer in the (NXT) Innovation team.1 In this role, he has:

Worked alongside Tinker Hatfield for four years as one of his trusted 3D designers
Collaborated with Nike footwear developers and factory partners to bring several projects to market
Established new workflows for implementing 3D design into Innovation
Designed and innovated on various footwear, apparel, and product projects

Previous Roles: Before his current position, Michael held other roles at Nike:

3D Designer II - Digital Product Creation (January 2017 - February 2018)
Supported the Running Category as their dedicated 3D resource

Skills and Expertise

Michael is proficient in various 3D design tools and technologies, including:

Maya
Z-Brush
Substance (and other Adobe Creative Cloud applications)
Procreate
Rhino
Keyshot

He is also skilled in modeling for rapid prototyping and is exploring emerging technologies such as AI tool development, image creation, AR/VR, and real-time rendering.1

Education

Michael holds a BFA in Computer Animation from Ringling School of Art and Design, which he attended from 1997 to 2001.1

Throughout his career, Michael has demonstrated a passion for 3D design, footwear, and the technologies that enable them, making him a valuable asset in the field of innovative product design.1