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.
WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH
You will report into the Global Apparel Materials Team (GLAM) and support our partners in seasonal color developments including key collaborations with Color Design, Design, Product Managers, Technical Development, Global Product Creation Centers, and Product Risk Engineering. You will be an integral part of the Color Development community, focused on Women's and Kids' Apparel.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We are looking for detail oriented multi-tasker with strong communication skills and a knowledge of textile dye methods. The right candidate will be an important member of our color development team, responsible for analyzing color developments to ensure that the best color execution possible is approved on-time. We are looking for someone who is a self-starter, eager to learn, and strives to make a positive impact the teams.
WHAT YOU BRING
Bachelor's degree in Apparel, Textiles, or a related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience, and training.
Minimum 2 years in color, textile, or product development experience.
Team player attitude and strength in building positive working relationships.
Knowledge of textiles and dye methods.
Understanding of digital color measurement to review and approve lab dips.
Strong written and oral communication skills including meeting facilitation and presentations.
Ability to pass the Munsell Hue color test to determine visual color acuity.
Experience communicating and collaborating with global partners.
Knowledge of apparel and material construction, including garment construction.
Strong organization and multi-tasking skills.
Strong information seeking-skills and a drive to make things happen.
Ability to work independently and cooperatively in a diverse group.
Self-starter attitude and the ability to be a team player within a fast-paced team.
WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON
You will use your color knowledge and collaboration skills to execute the seasonal color direction and will be responsible for on-time approvals for buy ready commercialization.
IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL
Collaborate with Textile Development, Color Design, and Product Risk Engineering to proactively analyze potential risks and create a mitigation plan.
Facilitate and track lab dips for seasonal initiatives while identifying and addressing key issues and challenges in color development.
Build strong relationships and knowledge in color development will aid you in building close working relationships with your cross-functional partners.
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.
OUR HIRING GAME PLAN
01 Apply
Our teams are made up of diverse skillsets, knowledge bases, inputs, ideas and backgrounds. We want you to find your fit – review job descriptions, departments and teams to discover the role for you.
02 Meet a Recruiter or Take an Assessment
If selected for a corporate role, a recruiter will reach out to start your interview process and be your main contact throughout the process. For retail roles, you’ll complete an interactive assessment that includes a chat and quizzes and takes about 10-20 minutes to complete. No matter the role, we want to learn about you – the whole you – so don’t shy away from how you approach world-class service and what makes you unique.
03 Interview
Go into this stage confident by doing your research, understanding what we are looking for and being prepared for questions that are set up to learn more about you, and your background.
