Job Description

**WHO YOU'LL WORK WITH** This is an individual contributor role reporting to the Golf Senior Manager of Design Expression. You will work directly with the Golf Footwear Design Team, including Product, Graphic, and Material Designers, as well as Product Management and Development partners. You will also collaborate with Apparel & Accessories counterparts to build cohesive head-to-toe expressions. **WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR** We are looking for a Footwear Color Designer II to drive seasonal storytelling and product execution for the Global marketplace. This role calls for someone who can balance creativity with discipline, using color design to deliver a premium, culturally connected, and trend-relevant point of view. Success in this role requires curiosity, clarity, and the ability to stay connected to the consumer while driving creative and commercial impact across multiple product lines. + At least 1-3 years industry experience. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training. + Passion for storytelling with the ability to translate narratives onto physical product + Research skills: trends, and athlete insights + Ability to collaborate with other designers/Design Directors to create palettes + Passion for innovation and experimentation + Demonstrates a strong understanding of color theory and how to achieve desired color effects: materials, dyes, finishes and color achievability + Excellent verbal, written, and visual communication skills; able to present ideas clearly and with impact. + Strong team player who proactively builds relationships across design, development, and product marketing. + Open to feedback and multiple points of view; supports team culture by uplifting others and contributing to a collaborative environment. + Courage to speak up and advocate for both creative integrity and functional solutions. + Shows ability to self-manage and lead team through change and ambiguity. Promo work can change frequently based on athlete preference and contractual obligations. + Highly proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop) and Keynote on a Mac Platform + Strong digital fluency; curious about and eager to adopt emerging tools like 3D and AI design platforms. + Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple seasons, timelines, and priorities simultaneously. + Strong understanding of material types, surface applications, and how finishes, graphics, and textures influence color effects. + Accuracy and timeliness. + Reviews samples for color accuracy & execution; identifies and troubleshoots achievability issues. + Familiarity with the end-to-end footwear or apparel product creation process is a plus. + Experience working with cross-functional partners to align on product vision, timelines, and technical constraints. + Self-starter with a growth mindset; motivated, curious, and eager to learn. + Brings energy, optimism, and accountability to every phase of the process. + Contributes to a diverse, inclusive, and creatively driven environment. **WHAT YOU'LL WORK ON** As a Designer II in Color Design for Footwear, you will help create the future of Nike Golf. You will support seasonal product creation through strong creative instincts, trend awareness, and curiosity for color innovation. You will translate Global consumer insights and seasonal strategies into compelling product stories by building palettes, CADs, and narratives that align with category direction and Nike's brand standards. 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 ( . 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, protected veteran status, or disability. NIKE is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call +1 503-671-4156 and let us know the nature of your request, your location and your contact information.

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