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.
Nike Local Creation GC is one of the fastest product engines at Nike, enabling designers to connect with geo-specific consumers quickly and effectively. Reporting to the Local Creation Design organization, this role focuses on creating inspiring products tailored to specific marketplaces and geographic audiences, capturing fast-moving trends and delivering regionally relevant narratives with flexibility and speed. Local Creation team's mission is to amplify and incubate new ideas while driving and extending consumer favorites, serving local consumers with executions that offer greater relevance and immediacy. We seek a candidate who embodies our values of authenticity, accountability, collaboration, and courage—someone eager to grow, challenge themselves, and act independently as a self-driven contributor.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We’re looking for a Senior Designer, Color & Materials, Local Creation GC to join our dynamic and fast-paced design team. This role will be based in Shanghai, China and will work closely with cross-functional partners across design, product management, development, merchandising and marketing.
The ideal candidate is a seasoned creative who understands how to deliver story, style and product emotion through color, materials, graphics, trims and details. They bring 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.
This designer has a strong eye for detail, a passion for premium craft, and the ability to create highly covetable product that connects with the Greater China consumer through authentic local narratives. They can work independently, navigate ambiguity, manage multiple timelines, and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to bring ideas from concept through execution.
WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH
This is an individual contributor role reporting to the Senior Design Manager, Footwear Design Local Creation GC . You’ll collaborate closely with key functional partners throughout the Product design process, including:
GC Footwear and Apparel Design teammates across categories
GC Product Management and Development teams
GC Merchandising and Marketing partners
Global Design counterparts and Nike Creative stakeholders
You’ll also engage with external vendors and suppliers to bring your designs to life, ensuring alignment with Nike’s brand standards and regional consumer expectations.
WHAT YOU BRING
Education:
BA/BFA/MA/MFA preferred in Footwear Design, Fashion Design, Industrial Design, Apparel Design, Material Design, Textile Design, Graphic Design or a related field.
Experience:
4+ years of professional design experience, preferably within the footwear, sportswear, or streetwear industry
Extensive expertise in Color 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 GC consumer, with a proven track record of designing for this demographic
Proficient in translating geo-specific consumer insights into effective design solutions
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, fostering a positive and inclusive environment to achieve shared creative…