Lead, Energy Whitespace Materials Design

Global Sports Jobs Limited; Pahokee (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Sports Jobs Limited in Florida is seeking a Lead Material and Colour Designer to shape Nike Design concepts for the next generation of athletes. You will help craft material and colour language, collaborate across teams, and drive from concept to market.

The role requires a degree in Industrial Design, 5–7 years in footwear/apparel design, strong CAD and presentation skills, and the ability to mentor teammates while pushing innovative, sustainable solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design or related field.
• 5–7 years' experience in footwear/apparel design.
• Strong knowledge of form, colour, materials and human factors.
• Ability to translate consumer insights into product solutions.

Responsibilities

• Trailblaze the future of Nike Design and drive innovation.
• Take concepts through execution with internal and external partners.
• Craft a distinctive material and colour language across work.
• Contribute to trim creation for a holistic design POV.
• Collaborate with designers, engineers and product managers to realize ideas.
• Advocate for creativity and mentor Design teammates.

Skills

Photoshop

Illustrator

AI creation tools

translate consumer insights into产品解决

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design

Tools

Keynote

PowerPoint

Acrobat

Job description

About the Role

The Lead Material and Colour Designer sits within Energy White Space, a team whose mission is to future proof the brand in design by creating products and projects that excite the next generation of top athletes and designers. The role focuses on trailblazing the future of Nike Design, serving the athlete within and beyond usual product propositions while bringing together innovation and cultural relevance. The designer works closely with White Space teammates, the broader internal team, and external partners, taking ideas from concept through execution. The position reports to the Energy White Space Director.

Key Responsibilities

• Trailblaze the future of Nike Design, serving the athlete within and beyond usual product propositions while bringing together innovation and cultural relevance.


• Take ideas from concept through execution in close collaboration with White Space teammates, the broader internal team, and external partners.


• Craft a unique material and colour language that brings edge and relevance across the work.


• Contribute to trim creation to help build a holistic design point of view.


• Collaborate with external partners, internal designers, developers, product managers, and engineers to bring fresh ideas to life from concept to market.


• Act as a key voice in the creative process, inspiring teams and communities and championing innovation at every step.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design, a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, experience or training.


• 5-7 years' experience designing and developing innovative footwear, apparel and other products.


• Knowledge of form, colour, materials and human factors related to elevating the consumer experience.


• Ability to translate consumer knowledge and insights into product solutions and narratives.


• Experience in technical footwear and apparel design.


• Experience in knit design.


• Strong Photoshop, Illustrator and AI creation tools skills.


• Must be able to build accurate 2D technical drawings (tech packs).


• Solid knowledge of manufacturing processes and materials.


• Experienced with presentation programmes such as Keynote, PowerPoint and Acrobat.


• Ability and passion to lead, mentor and onboard Design teammates.


• Contribute and align to shared team culture and behaviours.


• Act as a catalyst to make connections with other Design groups.


• Motivated and hardworking about bringing others along.


• Extraordinary and humble teammate.

Preferred Skills

• Prototyping skills are a plus.


• 3D design programme experience is a plus.


• Knowledge and experience with sustainable design and manufacturing are a plus.

The Application Process

A number of accommodations are offered to complete the interview process, including screen readers, sign language interpreters, accessible and single-location in-person interviews, closed captioning, and other reasonable modifications as needed.