Designer II, Footwear Color & Materials EMEA Express Lane

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for a Footwear Color and Materials Designer II, EMEA who will leverage color and materials to deliver a premium, recognizable, innovative, and trend-relevant point of view in the European marketplace through strategic vision, design direction, storytelling and editing. Create a color and materials creative vision for European consumer groups seasonally through research of European trends and insights. And maintain hands-on and collaborative involvement with marketing and footwear development, in support of creative direction, seasonal initiatives and go-to-market strategies. In addition, the designer will collaborate with a team within a fast-paced, close-to-market environment and design consumer-relevant application decisions while maintaining costing targets and timely deadlines.

• Color + Material Designer II
• Implements seasonal color and material creation through European trend and insights + seasonal strategy with design team
• Building color + material stories, palettes, and cads seasonally
• Plans and executes the product details and reviews samples and clearly communicates changes to ensure timely completion of each project
• Maintains footwear product updates and seasonal looks
• Builds awareness of current color and material trends, through fashion, art, design, and sports-related products through market research to keep abreast of consumer needs
• Provides support for design team as needed outside of assigned product load

• EMEA Material, Color and Graphic & Product Designers
• Geo GEL Designers (APLA, GC, NA)
• Global Materials, Color and Graphic Designers
• X-functional collaboration - Development, Product, Graphics

• Bachelor's degree in design, Art or a related field or 3-4 years of experience within a design environment working with materials/ or color/ trends
• Exhibits strong design-thinking; has the potential to learn strategic thinking and merchandising
• Learns how to achieve desired color effects through materials, finishes, and graphic application
• Basic understanding of most material types and application to product
• Proven European trend + consumer knowledge/insight.
• Enthusiastic and curious, carries a self-starting attitude, open to learning
• Great Presentation Skills; Visual Communication; Information Seeker
• Strong organizational skills, Strong multi-tasker, Ability to manage several seasons at one time
• Experience in collaborative working environment and competing resources and deadlines
• Macintosh computer experience, including Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator skills
• Strong passion and experience for digital tools/development; tech-savvy
• 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.