WHO WE ARE LOOKING FORWe’re looking for an Expert Color Designer. If this is you, you'll work with the Color Design Director to plan and execute color designs and strategize use of palettes across a range of product. Working collaboratively with Design, Product Marketing, Merchandising, Sports Marketing, and Development, you will create focused solutions for success. You will research and design for our most elite athletes, in our most energetic sports.Using a strong knowledge of the Nike Men's consumer & culture, you will strategize around product positioning, and strive to create meaningful product. A broad understanding of consumer needs, competitor products, consumer retail habits, color, and market trends is important, as you apply these insights into color solutions.We are looking for a hardworking Color Designer, who has a deep passion for and connection to sport, as well as the ability to comfortably navigate ambiguity and define new spaces of a growing business. Someone who is flexible and can adapt to changing priorities. You will bring a deep understanding and connection to sport, and have experience building stories that connect with both the athlete and the consumer.WHAT YOU WILL WORK ONAs our Expert Color Designer, you will develop color palettes to link into seasonal narratives, build strong presentation tools, and color line art to detail the creation of each product. Additionally, you will demonstrate a sophisticated knowledge and practice of all phases of product execution. Soft skills are important here, as you effectively connect with the team.You will research and deliver color, design, and directional work that influence and impact the product aesthetic, application, and target audience. You'll use sophisticated design skills to build original, innovative color solutions for Men's Sport Apparel line.WHO YOU WILL WORK WITHThe first point of contact that you will collaborate with is the Design Triad, consisting of Apparel Design, Color, Graphics, and Print. Layering in Product Marketing, Merchandising, Sports Marketing, Color/Material/Trim Development, as well as Tech Development.WHAT YOU BRINGTO BE CONSIDERED, YOU MUST SUBMIT A CREATIVE DESIGN PORTFOLIO. PLEASE PROVIDE WEBSITE LINKS OR ATTACH PDF FILES WHEN YOU APPLY.Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in Design or related field or equivalent combination of education, experience, and training.
Experience:
Minimum 8 years' technically challenging color design experience.
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, 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 harmoniously in a diverse group.
Ability to network, influence and utilize internal and external resources.
Ability to articulate how color can affect product and sales.
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.