Expert Designer, Mens Lifestyle SSI Expression Footwear Color Design

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We’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 ON

As 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 WITH

On a day to day basis you will be working with a wide-range of internal partners including Footwear and Apparel Color Designers, Material Designers, Graphic Designers, Product Designers, Developers, and Product Line Managers.

**Please submit a portfolio to be considered for this role.

WHAT YOU BRING

Bachelor’s degree in design or equivalent field or combination of equivalent education, experience, or training.

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 8 years of progressively technically challenging color design experience
• Demonstrated knowledge of Macintosh computers using Illustrator, Free Hand and/or Photoshop
• Knowledge of CAD programs, preferably in Mac environment
• Understanding of color trends, color theory, color compatibility, and composition
• 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