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Senior Manager, Core Color Design, Global Jordan

Today Beaverton, OR

Jordan Design is where creative possibility meets purpose. It's a place for builders, boundary-breakers, and vision-setters - people who move with conviction, think originally, and create work shaped by real experience and cultural depth. Our team thrives when imagination, discipline, and collaboration come together. We look for leaders who bring their full creative voice, who understand the communities that inspire us, and who are driven to shape the future for the next generation of Jordan athletes and fans.

WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON

As the Sr Manager, Core Footwear Color Design, you will bring to life trend-relevant, consumer right narrative-driven concepts by being a color specialist at the product and collection level. This will require driving product excellence through the connection of design, development, and manufacturing. Through research and deep consumer understanding, you will be on the cutting edge of youth culture, color trends, fashion, art, design and sports-related products.

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WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We're looking for a Sr Manager, Footwear Color Design to combine their experience, problem solving abilities, and creativity to help build the future of Jordan Core Footwear Color Design. The ideal candidate needs to elevate the Jordan consumer product experience with a focus on both the art, science and culture of Color. In this role, you will drive an emotional connection to footwear through the use of narrative and storytelling.

Bachelor's degree in Design or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience, and training.

  • Minimum 8 years of progressively technically challenging color design experience
  • Minimum 2 years people manager
  • Demonstrated knowledge of Macintosh computers using Photoshop, Free Hand and/or Illustrator
  • Knowledge of CAD programs, preferably in Mac environment
  • Understanding of consumer culture, color trends, color mixing, color compatibility, and color placement
  • Knowledge of product design and development process
  • Familiarity with product manufacturing processes including: materials/fabrics; plastics; pigments
  • Strong verbal, written, visual, and high-profile communication skills in local market language, including meeting facilitation and presentations
  • Ability to understand challenges or underlying concerns, share ideas and develop effective responses or elevate to higher management
  • Ability to work independently and cooperatively in a diverse group
  • Ability to network, influence and utilize internal and external resources
  • Ability to articulate how color can affect product and sales

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH

On a day to day basis you will be working with a wide-range of internal partners including Footwear and Apparel Color Designers, Developers, and Product Line Managers.

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.

Client-provided location(s): Beaverton, OR
Job ID: nike-21272_R-74056
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2026-01-23T17:15:56

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
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Adoption Leave
  • 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
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • 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