Designer Color Design

Nike Inc; Beaverton, Northern (OR, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work options

Job summary

Nike, Inc. Beaverton, OR seeks a Designer Color Design to lead color strategy for the ACG line across footwear, apparel and accessories.

You will develop seasonal palettes, drive color execution, and collaborate with designers, product managers and vendors to align with Nike brand standards. You will utilize Vizcom, Clo3d and Gravity Sketch to present color concepts and ensure production-ready specifications, with a focus on market trends and consumer insights.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Fine Arts, Fashion Design, Industrial Design, Architectural Design, or Product Design.
• 1 year of experience in designer-related occupation or job offered.
• Experience in color design for accessories, apparel and footwear and seasonal color direction.
• Proficiency with Vizcom, Gravity Sketch and Clo3d software.
• Experience coordinating with vendors and factories; data organization skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead color design strategy and execution for Nike ACG across accessories, footwear and apparel.
• Research, conceptualize and develop seasonal color palettes and material applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure cohesive brand storytelling and product alignment.
• Utilize CAD and rendering tools to produce color renderings, boards and design specs.
• Drive end-to-end color execution from concept to production validation and lab dip approvals.
• Analyze trends and consumer insights to strengthen the ACG product line.
• Coordinate with global manufacturing and vendors to ensure color consistency.

Skills

Color design

Seasonal color direction

Color concept development

Product lifecycle management

Color palette creation

Vizcom

Gravity Sketch

Clo3d

Vendor coordination

Data organization (spreadsheets)

Education

Master's degree in Fine Arts, Fashion Design, Industrial Design, Architectural Design, or Product Design

Tools

Vizcom

Gravity Sketch

Clo3d

Job description

Designer Color Design - NIKE, Inc. - Beaverton, OR. Lead color design strategy and execution for all accessories, footwear and apparel within the ACG business unit at Nike, while supporting seasonal color development initiatives across apparel and footwear categories to ensure cohesive brand storytelling and product alignment. Research, conceptualize, and develop innovative seasonal color palettes, material applications, and visual narratives that align with ACG's performance-driven design philosophy, consumer insights, global market trends, and Nike brand standards. Collaborate cross-functionally with apparel designers, footwear designers, graphic designers, technical developers, product managers, and merchandising teams to create commercially viable and market-ready products that elevate brand identity and consumer engagement. Utilize advanced Computer-Aided Design (CAD), digital illustration, and VIZCOM rendering tools to produce high-quality visual presentations, color renderings, concept boards, and design specifications that communicate design intent throughout the product creation lifecycle. Drive end-to-end color execution from initial concept development through commercialization, including color mapping, material and trim selection, prototype reviews, lab dip approvals, manufacturing communication, and production validation. Analyze consumer behavior, cultural trends, outdoor performance influences, and competitive market landscapes to develop unique and differentiated color solutions that strengthen the ACG product line within the global sportswear and fashion industry. Partner with global manufacturing teams, material vendors, and product creation partners to ensure accurate color consistency, production feasibility, and adherence to Nike quality standards across multiple product categories and supply chain environments. Apply expertise in product creation, manufacturing innovation, and supply chain coordination to optimize color application processes, improve production efficiencies, and support scalable product development initiatives. Present seasonal design concepts, color direction strategies, and product narratives to internal leadership and cross-functional stakeholders through compelling visual communication, rendering, and storytelling techniques. Contribute specialized expertise in fashion design, color theory, product visualization, and apparel innovation gained through advanced academic training. Telecommuting is available from anywhere in the U.S., except from AK, AL, AR, DE, HI, IA, ID, IN, KS, KY, LA, MT, ND, NE, NH, NM, NV, OH, OK, RI, SD, VT, WV, and WY.

Must have a Master's degree in Fine Arts, Fashion Design, Industrial Design, Architectural Design, or Product Design and 1 year of experience in the job offered or in a designer-related occupation.

Experience must include:

• Accessories, apparel and footwear color design
• Seasonal Color Direction
• Color Concept development
• Product Life Cycle Management
• Color Palette creation
• Vizcom Software Proficiency
• Gravity Sketch Proficiency
• Clo3d Software Proficiency
• Vendor / Factory Coordination
• Spreadsheet Management and Data Organization

We offer a number of accommodations to complete our interview process including screen readers, sign language interpreters, accessible and single location for in-person interviews, closed captioning, and other reasonable modifications as needed. If you discover, as you navigate our application process, that you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please complete the Candidate Accommodation Request Form.