Lead Designer, Core Studio Performance Footwear Color Design

WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH The first point of contact that you will collaborate with is the Design team, consisting of Footwear Product Design, Color, Materials, and Graphics. Layering in Design leadership, Product Marketing, Merchandising, Color/Material/Trim Development, as well as Tech Development.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR We are looking for an exceptional Lead Color Designer to help shape the future of Nike Performance Footwear through powerful, consumer-driven color strategy, storytelling, and innovative color execution.

This role is an opportunity to lead color direction across multiple key performance franchises, influencing how athletes connect with product and how the brand comes to life on a global stage. The ideal candidate brings a deep passion for sport, culture, and innovation, with the ability to translate insights into compelling color narratives that elevate product and build brand distinction.

They are a strategic thinker, collaborator, aspiring leader who can identify opportunities, assess and initiate priorities and new avenues for consumer impact. You are flexible, adaptable to changing priorities, drive alignment across a diverse set of cross-functional partners.

You will bring strong color and apparel industry insights and have experience building stories that connect with the consumer and culture. 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. Bachelor's degree in Design, or related field.

Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training. Minimum 4-6 years of technically challenging color design experience Understanding of color trends, technical color knowledge as related to product creation, color compatibility, and color application Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to manage complexity ac