Senior Designer, Footwear Color, Material & Graphics Local Creation NA

Nike•Beaverton, OR

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior, Footwear Color & Materials Designer NA Local Create works within a cross-functional Footwear Color & Materials team, partnering closely with Footwear Design, Product Management, Development, and Innovation. This team collaborates globally to deliver distinctive, performance-driven color and material solutions that elevate product storytelling and consumer connection. The function plays a strategic role in defining the visual and material language of Local Create Footwear, balancing performance, innovation, and cultural relevance. This role reports to a FW Design Design Director and works across internal teams and external partners to influence product direction at an expert level.

Requirements

3+ years of professional experience in footwear color, materials, or CMF design
Bachelor’s degree in Design, Color & Materials, Industrial Design, or a related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience, and training
Expert knowledge of color theory, material development, finishes, and footwear construction
Ability to sit, stand, and work at a computer for extended periods

Nice To Haves

Strong point of view and a refined understanding of how color, materials, and finish drive product expression and performance.
Strong passion for sport, energy franchises, and consumer culture, with the ability to translate insights and trends into compelling, ownable design solutions.
Thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, demonstrates strategic thinking, and is comfortable leading through influence, mentorship, and craft excellence.

Responsibilities

Shape and drive the color and materials vision for Local Create NA Footwear, creating impactful, performance-informed design solutions that resonate with athletes and consumers.
Collaborate closely with cross-functional partners to ensure color and material strategies align with product intent, innovation goals, and seasonal narratives.
Lead the development of color and material concepts from early exploration through final execution, partnering with Footwear Designers, Developers, and Innovation teams to deliver cohesive product stories.
Translate trend, cultural, and consumer insights into relevant design direction, guide material selection and finish decisions, mentor junior designers, and contribute to evolving Nike’s footwear color and materials design language.