Lead Designer, NSW Mens Apparel Color Design

Nike Inc; Beaverton (OR); Hybride; USD 90 000 - 140 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

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.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

Color design

Color trends

Color mixing

Color placement

Product development

Manufacturing processes

Communication skills

Presentations

Stakeholder management

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Design or related field

Description du poste

WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

The first point of contact that you will collaborate with is the Design Triad, consisting of Apparel Design, Color, Graphics, and Print. Layering in Product Marketing, Merchandising, Color/Material/Trim Development, as well as Tech Development.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We’re looking for a LeadColor Designer, to work with the Senior Design Manager, NSW Apparel Color to plan and execute color designs, strategize use of palettes across a range of product. Working collaboratively with Design, Product Marketing, Merchandising, and Development, you will create focused solutions for success.

Here, you will strategize around product positioning and strive to create meaningful product. A broad understanding of consumer needs, competitor products, consumer retail habits, color, and market trends is important, as you apply these insights into color solutions.

We are looking for a hardworking Lead Color Designer, with a deep passion for and connection to sport; someone that can comfortably navigate ambiguity and define new spaces of a growing business. Someone who is flexible and can adapt to changing priorities. You will bring strong color and apparel industry insights and have experience building stories that connect with the consumer and culture.

• 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

WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON

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