Lead Designer, Training Footwear Color Design

WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

This is an individual contributor opportunity reporting to the Training Senior Color Manager and involves working and collaborating directly with the Training Footwear Design team, Product Management, Development teams, Training Apparel Color teams as well as Nike creative and business stakeholders.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We’re currently looking for an incredible Lead Color Designer to help drive seasonal color design concepts for Training Footwear. Color Design at Nike is a diverse culture of creativity, collaboration and innovative thinking on all levels. This role requires strong passion and knowledge of color design and product creation and the ability to problem solve every step of the way, from concept to final design. This teammate embodies expert communication skills with the ability to translate ideas into focused designs as well as a passion and energy for sport culture and design. 

The ideal Lead Color Designer will be responsible for establishing seasonal color direction and strategy for footwear product under the Training business. This designer will be an active and energetic participant in the creative process and have excellent cross-functional communication skills, presenting design concepts to internal and external audiences and executing complex deliverables in a fast-paced environment. The Lead Designer will be a versatile creative problem solver who excels under tight deadlines, has a strong understanding of emerging design and fashion trends, and extensive knowledge of footwear construction, color theory, and textiles.

Bachelor's degree in graphic design, fashion design, industrial design, apparel design, material design, textile design, or a related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience, and training.

• Preferred design experience: 6+ years
• People management experience: N/A
• Comprehensive knowledge of current and emerging design and fashion trends in sportswear, streetwear, and performance footwear and apparel.
• Deep knowledge and experience in Color and Material design specifically for product. 
• Foundational understanding of footwear construction, schematic development, and tech pack creation.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and timelines at once.
• Ability to translate consumer insights into thoughtful narratives and graphic storytelling.
• Strong visual and verbal presentation skills; able to effectively show and communicate design intent to internal and external audiences. 
• Professional level experience using Illustrator & Photoshop; Miro

WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON

If this is you, you will be helping to lead the Training color design team in creating unique collections across Men’s and Women’s Training product on a seasonal basis. This will include setting distinct color and material direction, developing original content and product storytelling. The Lead Designer will work closely with:

• Material Designers to bring narrative and storytelling to life.
• Graphic Designers to develop prints, patterns and trims.
• Apparel Color Designers to create Head to Toe Synergy.
• Product Management teams to build engaging, trend-driven narratives that meet the needs of target consumers.

• Development teams to communicate design intent, help with schematic creation and review and workshop prototypes.
• The ideal candidate will also be responsible for managing and designing presentation materials and presenting concepts to internal teams and leadership as well as external partners.

We offer a number of accommodations to complete our interview process including screen readers, sign language interpreters, accessible and single location for in-person interviews, closed captioning, and other reasonable modifications as needed. If you discover, as you navigate our application process, that you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please complete the Candidate Accommodation Request Form.