Manager Color Development

WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

You will report into the Global Apparel Materials Team (GLAM) and support your development partners in seasonal color developments. You are a critical team member of the color development community and sought out as the expert resource. You will work in partnership with Color Design, Product Design, Product Merchandising, Color Manufacturing, Product Integrity, Technical Development, Product Creation Center, and all (GLAM) Global Apparel Materials Team members.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We’re looking for a dynamic and innovative Manager with a passion for color and materials. The candidate will use their technical materials knowledge, strategic thinking and leadership skills to drive creative color solutions for our Women’s and Kids Apparel product while leading a team. A strong skillset in color and material development as well as an aptitude for coaching and mentoring will ensure the delivery of exceptional product for our athletes* and the development of the team

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education, experience, or training
• A minimum of 5 years directly relevant work experience
• Experience working within the Apparel, Textile, Development, or Engineering industry
• Knowledge and experience with digital color systems and technology
• Knowledge of apparel and material construction, including garment construction 
• Strong knowledge of product creation process and the apparel business 
• Self-starter attitude and the ability to lead and work well with others in a fast-paced team 

WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON

As a Global Apparel Materials (GLAM) Color Development Manager, you will be the main point of contact partnering with Cross-Functional teams for color execution. You will use your color knowledge and collaboration skills to help execute Nike color palettes and be responsible for on-time buy-ready commercialization. You will lead and implement the design and development of tools and processes, build digital color capabilities to support color execution for Nike Apparel. You will facilitate and track lab dips for seasonal initiatives and identify and address key issues and challenges in color development. In this role, you will interact with business teams involved in design, materials, product merchandising, product creation, materials manufacturing, and product integrity. You will also have a responsibility to help onboard and mentor team members, research new innovations, and lead and implement best practices.

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