Lead Materials Designer, Energy - Converse
Nike
The annual base salary for this position ranges from $108,500. 00 in our lowest geographic market to $220,400. 00 in our highest geographic market. Actual salary will vary based on a candidate's location, qualifications, skills and experience.
Information about benefits can be found here . WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH You will be part of the Converse Global Trend & Expression Design team, working at the intersection of trend, material innovation & craftsmanship, global sport wear and fashion culture.
This role collaborates closely with cross-functional partners across Footwear Design, Color Design, Graphic Design, Product Marketing, and Footwear & Material Development to deliver industry-leading product expressions. You will research trend insights on an ongoing basis to inform and drive the seasonal creative direction, as well as the material design vision for Energy, partnering closely with your category director to bring expression concepts to life through material design, veneering& innovation.
This role reports directly to the Senior Manager, Materials & Graphic Design Global. WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR We are looking for an outstanding Lead Material Designer who combines creative vision, technical expertise, strategic thinking, and strong leadership to help shape the future of Material Design at Converse.
The ideal candidate is an independent creative leader with a strong point of view on material innovation, consumer needs, cultural relevance, and footwear material design and construction. Through ongoing research, deep consumer connection, and a strong understanding of fashion industry trends, this designer balances the art and science of material design and trend forecasting to identify meaningful patterns that inform global direction.
They thrive on solving complex design challenges, translating insights into compelling product narratives and material solutions that elevate the consumer experience, deliver both performance benefit and emotional connection, and bring a k