Senior Manager, Womens Sport Expression Footwear Color ...

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FORWe're looking for a Senior Manager, Womens Sport Expression Footwear Color Design 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.WHAT YOU WILL WORK ONAs the Senior Design Manager, Footwear Color, 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, you will be on the cutting edge of color trends, fashion, art, design and sports-related products.WHO YOU WILL WORK WITHOn a day to day basis you will be working with a wide-range of internal partners including Footwear and Apparel Color Designers, Developers, and Product Line Managers. This position does have direct reports and will report into the Director, Womens Performance Footwear Color Design.**TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE PLEASE SUBMIT A COLOR FOCUSED PORTFOLIO. (ATTACH A PDF TO THIS APPLICATION OR INCLUDE A WEBSITE URL AND PASSWORD, IF APPLICABLE,  ON THE RESUME)WHAT YOU BRINGEDUCATION:Bachelor's degree in design, or a combination of equivalent education, experience, or training.EXPERIENCE:Minimum 8 years of progressively technically challenging color design experienceDemonstrated knowledge of Macintosh computers using Photoshop, Free Hand and/or IllustratorKnowledge of CAD programs, preferably in Mac environmentUnderstanding of color trends, color mixing, color compatibility, and color placementKnowledge of product design and development processFamiliarity with product manufacturing processes including: materials/fabrics; plastics; pigmentsStrong verbal, written, visual, and high-profile communication skills in local market language, including meeting facilitation and presentationsAbility to understand challenges or underlying concerns, share ideas and develop effective responses or elevate to higher managementAbility to work independently and cooperatively in a diverse groupAbility to network, influence and utilize internal and external resourcesAbility to articulate how color can affect product and sales We offer a number of accommodations to complete our interview process including screen readers, sign language interpreters, accessible and single location for in-person interviews, closed captioning, and other reasonable modifications as needed. If you discover, as you navigate our application process, that you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please complete the Candidate Accommodation Request Form.

Created: 2025-05-01