Senior Color Developer - Global Apparel, Energy

Nike • Beaverton, OR

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About The Position

You will report to the Global Apparel Materials Team (GLAM) and provide critical support to partners during seasonal color development initiatives within the Energy team. Your collaboration will extend across key stakeholders, including product managers, design, technical development, Global Product Creation Centers (PCC), and Product Risk Engineering. As an essential member of Nike’s Color Development community, you will serve as both a mentor and an expert resource, guiding others and sharing your knowledge to foster excellence in color development across the organization. We are seeking a detail-oriented Senior Color Developer to join the Global Apparel Materials team. This role requires strong expertise in digital color measurement to guide vendors on color achievability and support innovation in Nike’s digital color capabilities. You will apply deep knowledge of textiles, coloration methods, and colorfastness testing to ensure timely lab dip approvals and maintain high color quality standards. Success in this role requires strong collaboration, leadership, and a passion for product excellence and process improvement. In this role, you will leverage your expertise in color development and collaboration to deliver seasonal color direction and support buy-ready commercialization. You will work closely with cross-functional partners to anticipate risks, drive alignment, and advance new digital color processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Apparel, Textiles, or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training.
• 3+ years of experience in color, textile, or product development (additional experience may substitute for a degree); must pass the Munsell Hue color test
• Strong expertise in dye methods, color achievability, and colorfastness, including resolving testing issues and partnering with vendors
• In-depth knowledge of textile and yarn construction, fiber dyeing characteristics, and fabric finishing
• Proven experience with digital color review, including vendor communication using digital data
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience working across global, cross-functional teams
• Proactive problem-solver with strong organizational skills, able to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in ambiguity
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a diverse team environment

Nice To Haves

• Natific experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Implementing seasonal color direction and ensuring timely approvals for commercialization
• Collaborating with design, development, and Product Risk Engineering to identify risks and build mitigation plans
• Building strong cross-functional relationships through technical expertise and effective communication
• Mentoring teammates, onboarding new hires, and sharing best practices in color development
• Helping establish and evolve digital color review processes
• Researching and applying innovations in digital color, contributing to or leading related projects

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior