Senior Designer, Tennis Apparel Color Design

Who You’ll Work With

This role sits within Nike’s Sport Performance Apparel Color Design team, partnering closely with Apparel Design, Graphics, Print, Product Management, Merchandising, and Development. The position reports to the Color Design Director and collaborates across the design triad to shape color excellence at both the product and collection level.

Who We Are Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic, textile or product design or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience, and training
• Minimum 5 years of experience in technically challenging color design roles
• High proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, and Keynote
• Expertise in color technology, materials, dyes, finishes, and color achievability
• Passion for storytelling, athlete insight, and women’s performance trends

What You’ll Work On

• Create narrative-driven seasonal color concepts that shape the future of Tennis Apparel for both men’s and women’s collections
• Use research, consumer insight, and color craft to bring trend-relevant product stories to life across the line
• Collaborate with Apparel Design, Graphics, Print, Product Management, Merchandising, and Development to build cohesive seasonal color direction
• Create color palettes and flows that align with category strategy
• Conduct in-depth research across sport, fashion, art, and culture to inform color decisions
• Present compelling seasonal color proposals to internal and external audiences
• Review samples, troubleshoot color execution challenges, and drive accuracy from concept to manufacturing
• Support cross-functional designers with color expertise outside your assigned load when needed
• Lead yourself and teammates confidently through change, iteration, and ambiguity