WHO WE ARE LOOKING FORWe’re looking for a Expert Designer, Footwear Color to combine their experience, problem solving abilities, and creativity to help build the future of Footwear Color Design. The ideal candidate needs to elevate the Nike consumer product experience with a focus on both the art & science of Color. In this role, you will drive an emotional connection to footwear through the use of narrative and storytelling.WHAT YOU WILL WORK ONAs the Expert Designer, Footwear Color, you will bring to life trend-relevant, narrative-driven concepts by being a color specialist at the product and collection level. This will require driving product excellence through the connection of design, development, and manufacturing. Through research and deep consumer understanding, you will be on the cutting edge of color trends, fashion, art, design and sports-related products.WHO YOU WILL WORK WITHOn a day to day basis you will be working with a wide-range of internal partners including Footwear and Apparel Color Designers, Developers, and Product Line Managers. This position does not have any direct reports and will report into the Director of Women's Lifestyle Footwear ColorTo be considered for this role please submit a portfolio. You can attach a pdf to your application, include a website url on your resume or email it to Wevly WilsonWHAT YOU BRING
Bachelor’s degree in design, or a related field or equivalent education, experience, or training.
EXPERIENCE:
Minimum 8 years of progressively technically challenging color design experience
Demonstrated knowledge of Macintosh computers using Photoshop, Free Hand and/or Illustrator
Knowledge of CAD programs, preferably in Mac environment
Understanding of color trends, color mixing, color compatibility, and color placement
Knowledge of product design and development process
Familiarity with product manufacturing processes including: materials/fabrics; plastics; pigments
Strong verbal, written, visual, and high-profile communication skills in local market language, including meeting facilitation and presentations
Ability to understand challenges or underlying concerns, share ideas and develop effective responses or elevate to higher management
Ability to work independently and cooperatively in a diverse group
Ability to network, influence and utilize internal and external resources
Ability to articulate how color can affect product and sales
High taste level
Hightened awareness of high fashion executions and details
Positive attitude
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, protected veteran status, or disability. NIKE is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call +1 503-671-4156 and let us know the nature of your request, your location and your contact information.