Senior Designer, Footwear Color, Material & Graphics Local Creation NA

Nike; Beaverton (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Nike in Beaverton, OR seeks a Senior Color & Materials Designer for Local Create NA Footwear. You will shape the color and materials language, collaborating with design, product management, development, and innovation teams to deliver performance-driven solutions.

Lead color and material concepts from exploration to final execution, mentor junior designers, and translate trends and consumer insights into ownable design directions that enhance product storytelling.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in design-related field is required.
• 3+ years of professional experience in footwear color, materials, or CMF design.
• Expert knowledge of color theory, material development, finishes, and footwear construction.

Responsibilities

• Shape and drive the color and materials vision for Local Create NA Footwear.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to align color/material strategies with product intent.
• Lead color and material concepts from exploration through final execution; mentor junior designers.
• Translate trend and consumer insights into design direction and guide material finishes.

Skills

Color theory

Material development

Footwear construction

3+ years CMF experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Design, Color & Materials or Industrial Design

Job description

WHO YOU'LL WORK WITH

The Senior, Footwear Color & Materials Designer NA Local Create works within a cross-functional Footwear Color & Materials team, partnering closely with Footwear Design, Product Management, Development, and Innovation. This team collaborates globally to deliver distinctive, performance-driven color and material solutions that elevate product storytelling and consumer connection.

The function plays a strategic role in defining the visual and material language of Local Create Footwear, balancing performance, innovation, and cultural relevance. This role reports to a FW Design Design Director and works across internal teams and external partners to influence product direction at an expert level.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• The ideal candidate is an Senior-level Color & Materials Designer with deep experience in footwear, a strong point of view, and a refined understanding of how color, materials, and finish drive product expression and performance. They bring a strong passion for sport, energy franchises, and consumer culture, with the ability to translate insights and trends into compelling, ownable design solutions. This individual thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, demonstrates strategic thinking, and is comfortable leading through influence, mentorship, and craft excellence.
• Open to work in PDX
• 3+ years of professional experience in footwear color, materials, or CMF design
• Bachelor's degree in Design, Color & Materials, Industrial Design, or a related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience, and training
• Expert knowledge of color theory, material development, finishes, and footwear construction
• Ability to sit, stand, and work at a computer for extended periods

WHAT YOU'LL WORK ON

You shape and drive the color and materials vision for Local Create NA Footwear, creating impactful, performance-informed design solutions that resonate with athletes and consumers. You collaborate closely with cross-functional partners to ensure color and material strategies align with product intent, innovation goals, and seasonal narratives.

You lead the development of color and material concepts from early exploration through final execution, partnering with Footwear Designers, Developers, and Innovation teams to deliver cohesive product stories. You translate trend, cultural, and consumer insights into relevant design direction, guide material selection and finish decisions, mentor junior designers, and contribute to evolving Nike's footwear color and materials design language.

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