Lead Designer, NikeSKIMS Footwear & Apparel Color Design

Who We Are Looking For

We’re looking for an Lead Designer, for Footwear & Apparel Color for NikeSKIMS to combine their experience, problem solving abilities, and creativity to help build the Color identity of this new brand. The ideal candidate needs to elevate the consumer product experience with a focus on both the art & science of color. In this role, you will drive an emotional connection to apparel & footwear through narrative and storytelling. This role requires passion and creativity, along with versatility and focus to see designs through the product creation process. This designer is a dedicated team player that knows how to collaborate, receive feedback, and manage multiple projects at any given time. This designer can also translate complex insights into authentic narratives and create compelling solutions that will help define the future of NikeSKIMS.

Information About Benefits

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Responsibilities

• Combine experience, problem solving abilities, and creativity to help build the Color identity of NikeSKIMS.
• Elevate the consumer product experience with a focus on both the art & science of color.
• Drive an emotional connection to apparel & footwear through narrative and storytelling.
• Bring to life trend-relevant, narrative-driven concepts by being a color specialist at the product and collection level.
• Drive product excellence through the connection of design, development, and manufacturing.
• Through research and deep consumer understanding, be on the cutting edge of color trends, fashion, art, design and sports-related products.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Design or related field, or equivalent combination of education, experience, or training
• 5+ years of progressively technically challenging Color design experience
• Demonstrated knowledge of Macintosh computers using Photoshop, Free Hand and/or Illustrator
• Proficiency with digital tools (Midjourney, Vizcom, NewArc, and others)
• Knowledge of CAD programs, preferably in Mac environment
• Strong aesthetic sensibility & high taste level
• Understanding of color trends, color mixing, color compatibility, and color placement
• Knowledge of product design and development process for apparel and/or footwear
• 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 sales

Qualifications

• Passion and creativity
• Versatility and focus to see designs through the product creation process
• Collaborative skills to meet timelines, ensure feasibility of designs, while building consensus around your work and thinking

Skills

• Macintosh computers using Photoshop, Free Hand and/or Illustrator
• Proficiency with digital tools (Midjourney, Vizcom, NewArc, and others)
• CAD programs, preferably in Mac environment
• Product design and development process for apparel and/or footwear
• Product manufacturing processes including materials/fabrics; plastics; pigments
• Strong aesthetic sensibility & high taste level
• Understanding of color trends, color mixing, color compatibility, and color placement
• 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 sales

Benefits

Actual salary will vary based on a candidate's location, qualifications, skills and experience.

Pay

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $108,500.00 in our lowest geographic market to $220,400.00 in our highest geographic market.

Schedule

Not specified.