Senior Manager, Women's Performance Apparel Color Design, Sport
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NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world's best athletes. It is a place to explore potential, obliterate boundaries and push out the edges of what can be. The company looks for people who can grow, think, dream and create. Its culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding imagination. The brand seeks achievers, leaders and visionaries. At NIKE, Inc. it's about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.
NIKE, Inc. designs the future. At NIKE, Inc. designers chase their curiosities and build what's next, shaping the culture and advancing human potential. The Design teams include artists, inventors and specialists, all with different focuses, including color and material experts, and apparel, footwear and graphic designers. Nike designers look to the future, aggressively pursuing materials, ideas and forms that further elevate the athlete experience, raise the bar for modern style and reduce environmental impact.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
As a Senior Design Manager at Nike, you will work with the Color Design Director to plan and execute color designs, strategize use of palettes across a range of product, and supervise a small team of designers. Working collaboratively with Design, Product Marketing, Merchandising, and Development, you will create focused solutions for market success. You will review product samples and lab dips alongside your partners to identify any issues, and problem solve to get incredible product to market. You will clearly communicate all changes, and track progress against the color calendar to hit deadlines for Women's Apparel.
Applying a solid knowledge of the Nike Women's consumer & culture, you will strategize around product positioning, and strive to create meaningful product. A broad understanding of competitor products, consumer retail habits, color, and market trends is important, as you apply these insights into color solutions.
We are looking for a versatile Senior Design Manager, who is able to flex as the work and the needs of the team shift. You bring a deep understanding and connection to sport and streetwear, and have experience building stories that connect with both the lifestyle and sport consumer.
WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON
As our Senior Design Manager, you will develop color palettes to link into seasonal narratives, build strong presentation tools, and color lineart to detail the creation of each product. Additionally, you will lead and train more junior designers, while demonstrating a sophisticated knowledge and practice of all phases of product execution.
You will research and deliver color, design, market & lifestyle trends that influence and impact the product aesthetic, application, and target audience. You will use sophisticated design skills to build original, innovative, commercial color solutions for the Women's Sport Apparel line.
WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH
The 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, Color/Material/Trim Development, as well as Tech Development.
WHAT YOU BRING
TO 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 use internal and external resources.Ability to articulate how color can affect product and sales.
NIKE, Inc. is a growth company that looks for team members to grow with it. Nike offers a generous total rewards package, casual work environment, a diverse and inclusive culture, and an electric atmosphere for professional development. No matter the location, or the role, every Nike employee shares one galvanizing mission: To bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete* in the world.
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, veteran status, or disability.
Benefits
Whether it's transportation or financial health, we continually invest in our employees to help them achieve greatness - inside and outside of work. All who work here should be able to realize their full potential.
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