Designer II, Footwear Color Design (Multiple Positions)
Nike - Beaverton, Oregon, us, 97075![Nike](/api/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fgeneral-board-default.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fdesk-360x180.webp&w=640&q=75&f=webp)
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WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We're looking for a Designer II, 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 ON
As the Designer II, 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 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, Developers, and Product Line Managers.
WHAT YOU BRING
TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THESE ROLES 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 equivalent education, experience, or training.
EXPERIENCE:
+ At least 1-2 years of experience in a design environment working with materials, textiles and/or color trends
+ Development of products, including coordinating with multiple partners to ensure the accuracy of produced designs a plus
+ Ability to collaborate with other designers/Design Directors to create palettes and color flow based on category color strategy
+ Demonstrates a strong understanding of color technology and how to achieve desired color effects: materials, dyes, finishes and color achievability
+ Ability to provide color design support for design team as needed outside of assigned product load
+ Ability to plan and execute the product color details and review all samples, troubleshoot for achievability issues and clearly communicate changes in order to ensure timely completion of each project
+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills
+ Highly proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop) and Keynote on a Mac Platform
+ Understanding of the Footwear Product Creation process, a plus.
+ Passion for Design
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.