Nike · 1 day ago
Lead Footwear Color Designer, Nike Global Football
Beaverton, Oregon
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
5+ years expNike is a leading global brand in sportswear and footwear, and they are seeking a Lead Footwear Color Designer to help shape the future of Nike Global Football. This role involves collaborating with various design partners and cross-functional teams to create innovative color narratives and seasonal collections for footwear.
ApparelE-CommerceFashionLifestyleProduct DesignRetailSporting Goods
Responsibilities
Help lead the Nike Global Football Footwear design team in creating unique seasonal collections across Men’s, Women’s, and Kids’ product
Work closely with Footwear Design and Product Management to build engaging, trend‑driven narratives that meet the needs of our target consumers
Partner regularly with the Development team to communicate design intent, lead CAD creation, and review and refine samples
Collaborate with Product, Materials, and Graphic Design to shape the future of Nike Global Football
Develop comprehensive color storytelling and original content across seasonal product lines
Manage and design presentation materials and present concepts to teams and leadership
Qualification
Required
To be considered, you must submit a creative design portfolio. Please provide website links or attach pdf files when you apply
Bachelor's degree in Design, art or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training
5+ years' experience designing and developing innovative color narratives
Passion for design
A bold, thoughtful approach to risk‑taking
Positive attitude and energy
Strong collaborator who thrives in team environments
Speaks up with courage to support both personal and team perspectives
Open minded, actively listens, flexible, and curious
Self‑starter with a drive for excellence
Knowledge of form, color, materials, human factors, and trend as they relate to elevating the consumer experience
Ability to translate consumer insights into compelling product solutions and narratives
Active and proficient participant in the creative process and cross‑functional communication
Proficient in Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop
Ability to build accurate 2D technical drawings (CADs)
Preferred
Knowledge of manufacturing processes, plastics, and engineering materials is ideal
Knowledge of knitting processes is a plus
3D design program experience is a plus
Experience with presentation programs such as Keynote, PowerPoint, and Acrobat
Company
Nike
Nike is a retail brand that provides the sale of apparel, footwear, sports equipment, and accessory products.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$239MKey Investors
Pershing Square Capital Management
2024-08-17Post Ipo Equity· $239M
1980-12-02IPO
Leadership Team
Elliott Hill
President and Chief Executive Officer
Muge Erdirik Dogan
EVP & Chief Technology Officer, NIKE, Inc.
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