Color Designer — Trends, Strategy & Impact

Nike Inc; Beaverton (OR); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Nike, Inc. in Beaverton, OR is seeking a contract Color Designer to shape product aesthetics through strategic color design execution.

This role focuses on creating market-ready color directions for footwear and apparel, collaborating across design, product marketing, development, and material teams. You'll translate consumer insights and trend data into compelling color solutions, maintain color calendars and deliver timely design outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with direct color design experience.
• Experience translating consumer/market insights into color solutions.
• Ability to mentor junior designers.
• Strong collaborative and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute innovative color designs for products and collateral.
• Collaborate with design, product marketing, development and material consultants to create market-focused color solutions.
• Review samples to achieve marketable solutions with design, marketing and development teams.
• Communicate changes clearly for final confirmation.
• Maintain color calendars, timelines, and deadlines to ensure timely product completion.
• Develop line art, manage color design assets, create GPIN and merchandising lines.
• Coordinate with material consultants and finalize product details.
• Share advanced knowledge and mentor team members.

Skills

Color design

Team collaboration

Presentation skills

Market trend awareness

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Associate's Degree

High School Diploma

PhD or Law Degree

Job description

Nike, Inc. in Beaverton, OR is seeking a contract Color Designer to shape product aesthetics through strategic color design execution.

This role focuses on creating market-ready color directions for footwear and apparel, collaborating across design, product marketing, development, and material teams. You'll translate consumer insights and trend data into compelling color solutions, maintain color calendars and deliver timely design outcomes.