Lead Footwear Color Designer, Nike Global Football

Who You’ll Work With

This role collaborates closely with design partners across product design, color design, and graphic design. It also works cross-functionally with technical development, product management, and merchandising teams. The position reports to the Sr Manager, Color Design, Nike Global Football.

Who We Are Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Design, art or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training.
• 5+ years’ experience designing and developing innovative color narratives.
• Passion for design.
• A bold, thoughtful approach to risk-taking.
• A positive attitude and energy.
• A strong collaborator who thrives in team environments.
• Speaks up with courage to support both personal and team perspectives.
• Open minded, actively listens, flexible, and curious.
• A self‑starter with a drive for excellence.
• Knowledge of form, color, materials, human factors, and trend as they relate to elevating the consumer experience.
• Ability to translate consumer insights into compelling product solutions and narratives.
• Active and proficient participant in the creative process and cross‑functional communication.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, plastics, and engineering materials is ideal.
• Knowledge of knitting processes is a plus.
• Ability to present new insights or seasonal concepts to small and large groups.
• Proficient in Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
• Ability to build accurate 2D technical drawings (CADs).
• 3D design program experience is a plus.
• Experience with presentation programs such as Keynote, PowerPoint, and Acrobat.

What You’ll Work On

• Help lead the Nike Global Football Footwear design team in creating unique seasonal collections across Men’s, Women’s, and Kids’ product.
• Work closely with Footwear Design and Product Management to build engaging, trend-driven narratives that meet the needs of our target consumers.
• Partner regularly with the Development team to communicate design intent, lead CAD creation, and review and refine samples.
• Collaborate with Product, Materials, and Graphic Design to shape the future of Nike Global Football.
• Develop comprehensive color storytelling and original content across seasonal product lines.
• Manage and design presentation materials and present concepts to teams and leadership.