Lead Color Designer, Mens Apparel & Color Strategy

Nike; Beaverton (OR); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Nike Beaverton is seeking a Lead Color Designer to partner with the design and product teams to plan and execute color strategies across a range of apparel. You will develop seasonal palettes, build compelling color line art, and deliver directional work to influence product aesthetics and consumer appeal.

Collaborate with Design Triad and cross-functional partners in Marketing, Merchandising, and Development to translate consumer insights into color solutions for the consumer and market trends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Design or related field; will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training.
• Minimum 5-7 years of technically challenging color design experience.
• Understanding of color trends, color mixing, color compatibility, and color placement.
• Knowledge of product design and development process is preferred.
• Familiarity with product manufacturing processes including materials/fabrics; trims; dye techniques.
• 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; work independently and harmoniously in a diverse group.
• Ability to network, influence, and utilize internal and external resources as well as to articulate how color can affect product and sales.

Responsibilities

• As our Lead Designer, you will develop color palettes to link into seasonal narratives, build strong presentation tools, and color line art to detail the creation of each product.
• You will research and deliver color, design, and directional work that influence and impact the product aesthetic, application, and target audience.
• You’ll use sophisticated design skills to buil

Skills

Color design

Communication skills

Color trends

Product development

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Design

Job description

Nike Beaverton is seeking a Lead Color Designer to partner with the design and product teams to plan and execute color strategies across a range of apparel. You will develop seasonal palettes, build compelling color line art, and deliver directional work to influence product aesthetics and consumer appeal.

Collaborate with Design Triad and cross-functional partners in Marketing, Merchandising, and Development to translate consumer insights into color solutions for the consumer and market trends.