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Nike Lead Designer, Product Color & Graphics in Shanghai, China
As the pace of the Global consumer is rapidly changing all around the world, the Nike Express Lane looks to create inspiring product closer to the consumer. Deepening consumer connection and operating with speed, the GC (Greater China) Express Lane team looks to serve consumers with speed and specificity with a focus on the Key Cities of Shanghai & Beijing.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We’re looking for a Lead Designer, Color & Graphics for Footwear & Apparel who will work with a cross-functional team of design, product management, and development partners. The ideal candidate is a creative who understands how to deliver story and style. Through the design of Footwear and Apparel product, this role will create industry leading head-to-toe collections that connect with local consumer expression through authentic local narratives. The candidate will craft unique work with Color and Graphic Design in conjunction with Materials, Trims and Details to create highly covetable product that connects to the Streetwear and Lifestyle consumer in their local market. They have an eye for detail and motivation to craft premium product. This role has a unique opportunity to drive hyperlocal narrative and a holistic vision for style that resonates with Streetwear and Lifestyle consumers in the Greater China (GC) geography.
WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON
This designer will work with their cross-functional partners to understand the needs of the consumer and create an inspiring product narrative using market trend and local cultural insights. They will create a vision for Footwear & Apparel collections by telling unique hyper local stories that resonate with Streetwear and Lifestyle consumers. They will make world class head-to-toe product expressions using Graphic and Color Design in collaboration with Materials, Trim and Development experts. Most importantly, they will craft unique, highly sought after product that connects on a deeper level.
If this is you, you’ll be working with the GC Express Lane team to design compelling Footwear and Apparel products that bring energy to local markets.
Day-to-day tasks include: consumer and trend research, project management, communicating design intent through presentations and mood boards, sketching and exploration, collaboration with others designers, design reviews, product CAD and tech pack creation.
WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH
You will be working with GC geography experts in insights, marketing, product, development and design. You will collaborate with functional experts and leadership in Color, Material, Graphic and Footwear and Apparel Product Design across various parts of the business.
WHAT YOU BRING
BA/BFA/MA/MFA/Associates Degree in Graphic Design, Product Design or related field preferred
5-7 years relevant work experience in Graphic Design, Color Design, Product Design or Fashion design
Strong passion for research and gathering cultural and market insights
Effective communicator and collaborator with cross-functional partners
Proven ability to create concepts, iterate and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary product and creative team.
Understanding and ability to concept based on a holistic head-to-toe design expression inclusive of footwear and apparel
Connection to contemporary art & design, sport and streetwear trends
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and timelines
Creates graphics that are Industry leading, trend right and that consistently incorporate consumer/athlete insights through powerful storytelling, emotional connectivity and relevance
Produces presentation materials in conjunction with design and category teams that effectively communicate the concept behind the line for internal and external audiences
Proficient ability to apply and perform color and graphic design skills, including drawing/sketching, typography, ideation, color theory, use of texture, spacing, and scale, visual presentation development and layout that is supported by a portfolio of non-computer-based creative art and graphic design
Uses advanced design skills to create original graphic and/or textile designs that appropriately reflect Nike brand design ethos
Computer literate using Mac platforms with a high digital design acumen in design-based software (Creative Suite)
Experience with 3D and AI Design tools is not required, but is a plus
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, protected veteran status, or disability. NIKE is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call +1 503-671-4156 and let us know the nature of your request, your location and your contact information.