Designer Color Design - NIKE, Inc. - Beaverton, OR. Lead color design strategy and execution for all accessories, footwear and apparel within the ACG business unit at Nike, while supporting seasonal color development initiatives across apparel and footwear categories to ensure cohesive brand storytelling and product alignment. Research, conceptualize, and develop innovative seasonal color palettes, material applications, and visual narratives that align with ACG’s performance-driven design philosophy, consumer insights, global market trends, and Nike brand standards. Collaborate cross-functionally with apparel designers, footwear designers, graphic designers, technical developers, product managers, and merchandising teams to create commercially viable and market-ready products that elevate brand identity and consumer engagement. Utilize advanced Computer-Aided Design (CAD), digital illustration, and VIZCOM rendering tools to produce high-quality visual presentations, color renderings, concept boards, and design specifications that communicate design intent throughout the product creation lifecycle. Drive end-to-end color execution from initial concept development through commercialization, including color mapping, material and trim selection, prototype reviews, lab dip approvals, manufacturing communication, and production validation. Analyze consumer behavior, cultural trends, outdoor performance influences, and competitive market landscapes to develop unique and differentiated color solutions that strengthen the ACG product line within the global sportswear and fashion industry.Partner with global manufacturing teams, material vendors, and product creation partners to ensure accurate color consistency, production feasibility, and adherence to Nike quality standards across multiple product categories and supply chain environments. Apply expertise in product creation, manufacturing innovation, and supply chain coordination to optimize color application processes, improve production efficiencies, and support scalable product development initiatives. Present seasonal design concepts, color direction strategies, and product narratives to internal leadership and cross-functional stakeholders through compelling visual communication, rendering, and storytelling techniques. Contribute specialized expertise in fashion design, color theory, product visualization, and apparel innovation gained through advanced academic training. Telecommuting is available from anywhere in the U.S., except from AK, AL, AR, DE, HI, IA, ID, IN, KS, KY, LA, MT, ND, NE, NH, NM, NV, OH, OK, RI, SD, VT, WV, and WY.
Must have a Master’s degree in Fine Arts, Fashion Design, Industrial Design, Architectural Design, or Product Design and 1 year of experience in the job offered or in a designer-related occupation.
Experience must include:
• Accessories, apparel and footwear color design
• Seasonal Color Direction
• Color Concept development
• Product Life Cycle Management
• Color Palette creation
• Vizcom Software Proficiency
• Gravity Sketch Proficiency
• Clo3d Software Proficiency
• Vendor / Factory Coordination
• Spreadsheet Management and Data Organization
Contact: Apply at www.Nike.com/Careers
Apply at www.Nike.com/Careers (Job# R-94851)
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Skills Required
- Master's degree in Fine Arts, Fashion Design, Industrial Design, Architectural Design, or Product Design
- At least 1 year of experience in the job offered or a designer-related occupation
- Experience with accessories, apparel, and footwear color design
- Experience with seasonal color direction
- Experience with color concept development
- Experience with product life cycle management
- Experience creating color palettes
- Vizcom software proficiency
- Gravity Sketch proficiency
- CLO 3D software proficiency
- Vendor and factory coordination experience
- Spreadsheet management and data organization experience
Nike Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with a company match is complemented by options such as a Mega Backdoor Roth and deferred compensation for eligible earners. Financial coaching and structured savings programs support long-term financial security.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — An Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a stock discount sits alongside broad-based equity vehicles like RSUs and non-qualified stock options. These avenues expand wealth-building opportunities beyond base pay.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave includes maternity and paternity time, recently expanded in the U.S. to 16 weeks and extended to part-time retail teammates. Additional supports include childcare assistance at select locations and family-building benefits such as fertility, surrogacy, and adoption.
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What We Do
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Why Work With Us
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