Nike Manager Designer Color Materials NA Express Lane Footwear 

United States, Oregon, Beaverton 

945686581

WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

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• TO BE CONSIDERED, YOU MUST SUBMIT A CREATIVE DESIGN PORTFOLIO. PLEASE PROVIDE WEBSITE LINKS OR ATTACH PDF FILES WHEN YOU APPLY
• +7 years relevant work experience in Color Design, Material Design, Graphic Design, Product Design in agency or in-house setting.
• BA/BFA/MA/MFA preferredin graphic design, fashion design, industrial design, material design, textile design or a relatedfieldor related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Foundational understanding of Footwear construction, color and material and trim development, schematic development and tech pack creation
• Understanding and ability to create Footwear Color & Material concepts that coordinate with a holistic head-to-toe design expression
• Strong leadership skills with ability to mentor and inspire other functional designers
• Effective communicator and collaborator with cross-functional partners
• Strategic thinker that can organize and inspire creative initiatives, and influence others
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and timelines

• Passion for the Sport, Culture and Fashion
• Connection to contemporary art & design and streetwear trends
• Strong passion for research and gathering trend, cultural and market insights, and ability to translate consumer and Athlete* insights into thoughtful narratives and graphic storytelling
• Proven ability to create concepts, iterate and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary product and creative team in a fast-paced environment
• Creates Color and Material designs that are industry leading, trend right and that consistently incorporate consumer/athlete insights through powerful storytelling, emotional connectivity and relevance
• Produces presentation materials in conjunction with design and category teams that effectively communicate the concept behind the line for internal and external audiences
• Proficient ability to apply and perform color and graphic design skills, including drawing/sketching, typography, ideation, color theory, use of texture, spacing, and scale, visual presentation development and layout that is supported by a portfolio of non-computer-based creative art and graphic design
• Uses advanced design skills to create original color, material and/or textile designs that appropriately reflect Nike Brand design ethos
• Computer literate using Mac platforms with a high digital design acumen in design-based software (Creative Suite)
• Experience with 3D and AI Design tools is not required, but is a plus