Senior Footwear CMF Designer: Color & Materials Vision

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

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.