Color DesignerHybrid

Title: Color Designer

Location: Beaverton, OR

Duration: 6 months contract

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, it’s about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.

WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON

We’re looking for a Color Designer for RNWY Color Designer, to work with the internal and external partners to plan and execute color designs, strategize use of palettes across a range of products. Working collaboratively with Design, Product Marketing, Merchandising, and Development, you will create focused solutions for success.Here, you will strategize around product positioning, and strive to create meaningful product. A broad understanding of consumer needs, competitor products, consumer retail habits, color, and market trends is important, as you apply these insights into color solutions.We are looking for a hardworking Color Designer, with a deep passion for and connection to sport; someone that can comfortably navigate ambiguity and define new spaces of a growing business.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Someone who is flexible and can adapt to changing priorities.
• You will bring strong color and footwear industry insights and have experience building stories that connect with the consumer and culture.
• Bachelor's Degree in Design or a related major or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1-4 years design experience
• Understanding of color trends, color mixing, color compatibility, and color placement
• Knowledge of product design and development process
• Familiarity with product manufacturing processes including: materials/fabrics; trims; dye techniques
• 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; work independently and harmoniously in a diverse group
• Ability to network, influence, and utilize internal and external resources as well as to articulate how color can affect product and sales