Lead Color Designer - Sport Apparel Palette Mastery

Nike Inc; Beaverton (OR); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Nike Inc in Beaverton, Oregon, is seeking a Lead Color Designer to collaborate with the Design Triad and cross-functional teams to plan and execute color palettes that align with seasonal narratives and product stories.

You will translate consumer insights into color solutions across footwear and apparel, lead color design, and mentor designers in a fast-paced, sport-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Design or related field required or equivalent experience.
• 5–7 years of technically challenging color design experience.
• Strong understanding of color trends, mixing, compatibility and placement.
• Knowledge of product design and development process preferred.
• Familiarity with materials, fabrics, trims and dye techniques in manufacturing.
• Excellent verbal, written and visual communication with ability to present to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop color palettes linked to seasonal narratives and product stories.
• Create presentation tools and color line art detailing each product.
• Research color trends and deliver design directions influencing product aesthetics.

Skills

Color design

Color trends

Color mixing

Color placement

Product development

Manufacturing processes

Communication skills

Presentations

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Design or related field

Job description

Nike Inc in Beaverton, Oregon, is seeking a Lead Color Designer to collaborate with the Design Triad and cross-functional teams to plan and execute color palettes that align with seasonal narratives and product stories.

You will translate consumer insights into color solutions across footwear and apparel, lead color design, and mentor designers in a fast-paced, sport-focused environment.