Senior Manager, Womens Core Studio Footwear Color Design_

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FORWe’re looking for a Sr Manager, Footwear Color Design 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 Sr Manager, Footwear Color Design, 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 sport culture.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, Design Partners, Developers, and Product Line Managers.This position has 3 direct reports and will report into the Director, Footwear Color Design Women’s Core Studio**To be considered for this role you must submit a creative portfolio. You can include a website URL on your resume or you can upload a pdf file.WHAT YOU BRINGEDUCATION:Bachelor’s degree in design or equivalent education, experience, or training.EXPERIENCE:+ Minimum 8 years of progressively technically challenging color design experience+ People management experience is a plus+ 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 theory, 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 salesNIKE, 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.