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Lead Designer, Color Palette Design Excellence

AT NIKE, Inc.
NIKE, Inc.

Lead Designer, Color Palette Design Excellence

Beaverton, OR

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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.

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Nike believes in the transformative power of the Art + Science of Color to create distinction, emotional stories, and elevate design through the power of Color.

We are looking for a passionate Designer to bring Color to Nike: through Cultural Insights and Consumer Connections to Sport, Youth, + Culture, through compelling Storytelling, Palette Builds, Communication, and Tools, serving the Nike Global Athlete.

SCOPE

A passionate and innovative designer with expertise in color trends, consumer insights, color theory, and digital tools. You are a visual storyteller who can translate insights into cohesive color narratives and build physical and digital palettes that support creative direction. Detail-oriented and collaborative, you excel at delivering impactful tools and solutions while fostering a positive team culture.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Research trends and build Nike's Color Excellence narrative.
Create seasonal and timeless palettes, exploring hues, combinations, and finishes.
Collaborate with teams to align color direction with Nike's vision.
Develop, Strategize, and Drive Physical and Digital tools to support, communicate, and innovate.

COLLABORATION
Reporting to the Senior Director of Color Design Excellence, you'll collaborate with design leadership, Color Excellence Team, Global Design team members, and the CMTS (Color, Material, Trend, and, Sustainability) teams, Color Dev / Standards / and Partners to bring Direction + Tools to life.

KEY SKILL SETS

  • Bachelor's degree in Design or combination of relevant education, experience, and training.
  • Deep understanding of the Nike Global Athlete + Consumer through strong cultural acuity.
  • Familiar with fashion + street trend and subculture
  • Sport Culture + Storytelling.
  • Strong organizational, communication, time management skills
  • Curiosity about the future, future color, future color applications.
  • Expert in Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator, Keynote, and Resources + Applications to support Color builds
  • Thrives in ambiguity
  • Cooperative and inclusive spirit
  • Ability to drive collaboration
  • Optimism and Positivity is a MUST

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees and job applicants. 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 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.

Benefits

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.

Client-provided location(s): Beaverton, OR, USA
Job ID: nike-21272_R-50329
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Fertility Benefits
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • Snacks
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Sabbatical
    • Leave of Absence
    • Volunteer Time Off
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Company Equity
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Veteran founded/led