Net2Source (N2S) · 1 day ago
Materials design
Net2Source (N2S) is seeking a Materials Designer 3 for Nike Sportswear. The role involves leading the design of materials and creative vision for footwear projects while maintaining hands-on involvement in the materials design and development process.
Responsibilities
Leverage materials to deliver a premium, recognizable and consumer relevant brand point of view in the marketplace through strategic vision, design direction, storytelling, and editing
Lead the design of the materials, material palettes, creative vision, and strategies for specific footwear projects that span across Nike Sportswear
Maintain hands-on involvement in materials design and development throughout the product creation process in support of the seasonal creative direction and the various priorities for Lifestyle product
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Design, Art or a related field
3 – 5 years relevant experience in a design environment working with materials, textiles and/or color
Passion for Materials Design
Proficiency in holistic product design & method of make
Ability to collaborate both within the design team and with category partners, flexible with individual's working styles
Ability to translate cultural & consumer knowledge/insight to narratives and product executions
Exceptional Presentation Skills; Visual Communication
Strong consumer connection with lifestyle related products
Highly organized and self-sufficient
Experience in participating in multiple projects with competing resources and deadlines
Ability to work in an ambiguous environment; Information Seeker
Strong digital suite / CAD capabilities
3+ YOE as a Sr Material designer for Apparel Materials with textile, leather, fabrics
material resources, add briefing process
working with Sr designer
MUST include Portfolios - looking for material and color heavy work, shows their process
Preferred
Some color design experience
Has a strong sense of style
Understands the culture of lifestyle and SB - understands the consumer
Company
Net2Source (N2S)
Net2Source (N2S) is a Minority owned global workforce solutions company recognized by SIA as the largest and fastest-growing Total Talent Solutions provider with a presence in 34 countries and in-house Glo-Cal (global and local) teams to support our clients.