Senior Manager, Energy - NBHD Expression Footwear Color Design

NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world's best athletes. It is a place to explore potential, obliterate boundaries and push out the edges of what can be. The company looks for people who can grow, think, dream and create. Its culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding imagination. The brand seeks achievers, leaders and visionaries. At NIKE, Inc. it's about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.

NIKE, Inc. designs the future. At NIKE, Inc. designers chase their curiosities and build what's next, shaping the culture and advancing human potential. The Design teams include artists, inventors and specialists, all with different focuses, including color and material experts, and apparel, footwear and graphic designers. Nike designers look to the future, aggressively pursuing materials, ideas and forms that further elevate the athlete experience, raise the bar for modern style and reduce environmental impact.

We are looking for a Sr Manager, Energy - Neighborhood Expression Footwear Color to combine their experience, problem solving abilities, and creativity to help build the future of Footwear Color Design. The ideal candidate needs to elevate the Nike consumer product experience with a focus on both the art & science of Color. In this role, you will drive an emotional connection to footwear through the use of narrative and storytelling.

As the Sr Manager, Energy - NBHD Expression, you will bring to life trend-relevant, narrative-driven concepts by being a color specialist at the product and collection level! This will require driving product excellence through the connection of design, development, and manufacturing. Through research and deep consumer understanding, the Sr Manager will be on the cutting edge of color trends, fashion, art, design and sports-related products!

On a day to day basis you will be working with a wide-range of internal partners including Footwear and Apparel Color Designers, Material Designers, Graphic Designers, Product Designers, Developers, and Product Line Managers.

This role will have 1 direct report and will report into the Director of Men's Lifestyle Footwear Color.

• To be considered for this role you must submit a color focused portfolio
  
  

What you bring

Bachelor's degree in design or equivalent combination of education, experience, or training.

Experience:

• Minimum 8 years of progressively technically challenging color design experience
• Proven knowledge of Macintosh computers using Illustrator, Free Hand and/or Photoshop
• Knowledge of CAD programs, preferably in Mac environment
• Understanding of color trends, color theory, color compatibility, and composition
• Knowledge of product design and development process
• Familiarity with product manufacturing processes including: materials/fabrics; plastics; pigments
• 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
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a diverse group
• Ability to network, influence and utilize internal and external resources
• Ability to articulate how color can affect product and sales
  
  

NIKE, Inc. is a growth company that looks for team members to grow with it. Nike offers a generous total rewards package, casual work environment, a diverse and inclusive culture, and an electric atmosphere for professional development. No matter the location, or the role, every Nike employee shares one galvanizing mission: To bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete* in the world.

NIKE, Inc. is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.

Whether it's transportation or financial health, we continually invest in our employees to help them achieve greatness - inside and outside of work. All who work here should be able to realize their full potential.