Senior, Footwear Color & Materials Designer, Local Creation GC

This is an individual contributor role within Nike Local Creation GC, one of the fastest product engines at Nike, focused on creating inspiring products tailored to specific marketplaces and geographic audiences. Reporting to the Senior Design Manager, Footwear Design Local Creation GC, the role sits within the Local Creation Design organisation and works closely with cross-functional partners across design, product management, development, merchandising and marketing. The designer delivers story, style and product emotion through colour, materials, graphics, trims and details, translating local cultural insights, market trends and sport-style energy into footwear product expressions for the Greater China consumer.

• Create product expressions using sophisticated skills that align with global creative direction, seasonal key concepts, gender strategies, franchise journeys and geo assortments, and connect with the Greater China consumer.
• Lead the seasonal colour and materials strategy for Greater China footwear, translating consumer insights and market trends into compelling visual narratives and product stories.
• Develop material strategy across multiple footwear platforms, ensuring innovation and excellence in technology and application.
• Partner with Product Management and Development to build trend-driven assortments, communicate design intent, review prototypes and refine execution.
• Present concepts clearly to internal teams, leadership and external partners, sharing the 'why' behind the work and the purpose behind design decisions.
• Manage design deliverables and project timelines, planning and executing product details, reviewing samples, resolving feasibility issues and ensuring timely project completion.
• Apply strong trend mining skills and a deep connection to consumer and city trends, maintaining in-depth knowledge of Nike DNA and the colour blocking of iconic footwear models.
• Engage with external vendors and suppliers to bring designs to life, ensuring alignment with brand standards and regional consumer expectations.
• Collaborate with key functional partners throughout the product design process, including Greater China footwear and apparel design teammates, product management, development, merchandising and marketing, and global design counterparts.

• 4+ years of professional design experience.
• Extensive expertise in colour and materials for products.
• Comprehensive understanding of footwear construction, tech packs and schematic development.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and adhere to timelines.
• Thorough knowledge of the Greater China consumer, with a proven track record of designing for this demographic.
• Proficient in translating geo-specific consumer insights into effective design solutions.
• Advanced design expertise, strong consumer instinct, and the ability to translate local cultural insights, market trends and sport-style energy into compelling footwear product expressions.
• Strong eye for detail and a passion for premium craft, with the ability to create highly covetable product that connects with the Greater China consumer through authentic local narratives.
• Excellent visual and verbal presentation skills.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to articulate design concepts clearly and collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams.
• Proven team player who fosters a positive and inclusive environment to achieve shared creative goals.
• Sound decision-making abilities and strategic thinking skills.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, 3D/AI rendering software and Miro.
• Ability to work independently, navigate ambiguity and manage multiple timelines.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 15% of the time.

• BA/BFA/MA/MFA in Footwear Design, Fashion Design, Industrial Design, Apparel Design, Material Design, Textile Design, Graphic Design or a related field.
• Professional design experience within the footwear, sportswear or streetwear industry.

• Generous total rewards package.
• Casual work environment.
• Diverse and inclusive culture.
• Electric atmosphere for professional development.
• Reasonable accommodation is provided to individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.