Become a Part of the NIKE, Inc. Team

　　NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world's best athletes. It is a place to explore potential, obliterate boundaries and push out the edges of what can be. The company looks for people who can grow, think, dream and create. Its culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding imagination. The brand seeks achievers, leaders and visionaries. At NIKE, Inc. it's about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.

　　Soul, performance and style take flight at Jordan Brand. With its deep roots in basketball, the Jordan Brand began as an homage to one player: Michael Jordan. Since then, Jordan has become synonymous with peak performance and an endless pursuit of greatness. Employees in merchandising, product branding, sports marketing and sales bring creativity, innovation and audacious design to footwear and apparel, all with one mission in mind: help athletes fly on and off the court.

　　The Jordan Design team is inspired by the Greatest of All Time, and is focused on continuing to deliver product that is made and engineered to the exact specification of championship athletes. On and off the court, we want our consumers and athletes to feel confident in the way they look and feel, the same way the greatest player who ever played the game felt every time he laced up his J's. Jordan Design is a high performance team that works together, pushes the boundaries, and always stays focused on delivering the best product for the consumer.

　　WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

　　We are looking for a creative Footwear Color Design Director for Jordan Sport! If this is you, you will be a cultural expert with a deep understanding of what drives the Jordan consumer as well as knowledge of cultural trends and behaviors! You are also a creative powerhouse with an excellent taste level to drive the future look of Jordan Footwear. We are looking for a seasoned team leader who believes in the power of diversity to foster strong and dynamic teams.

　　WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON

　　As the Footwear Color Design Director, Jordan Sport, you will be responsible for providing color solutions that lead to product and marketing success, including trend research and selection of the seasonal color palette and its application on product. You will management and provide input into succession planning and segmentation activities and be responsible for performance management, pay, and resourcing decisions for direct and indirect reports.

　　WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH

　　Your key design partners will include: Footwear Design Directors and the Vice President of Design. Key cross-functional partners include: Business Product Directors and Business VP Leaders; Dimensional Merchandising leaders; Development Directors; Design and Product Operation Directors and Managers. This role will lead and manage a team of designers.

　　WHAT YOU BRING

　　Bachelor's Degree or higher in Design or related field or combination of relevant education, experience, and training10 years' prior design work experienceExtensive experience crafting color palettes and concepts and exploring new color blocking strategiesStrong understanding of the Footwear Product Creation processExperience working and interacting directly with manufacturing partners to ensure the accuracy of Color application and executionUnderstanding of how the partnership with Brand on Color narratives operatesExperience managing other designers and leading strategic design direction a plusDemonstrates leadership that influences process changeLeads in depth research on consumer trends, insights, competitors, for a focused market segment/categoryExperience building inspiration/concept presentations, and mood boards for seasonal concepts and directionThis role requires submission of a design portfolio

　　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.

　　Benefits

　　Whether it's transportation or financial health, we continually invest in our employees to help them achieve greatness - inside and outside of work. All who work here should be able to realize their full potential.