Footwear Designer II - Converse

About the role

Nike's Converse RPC Greater China team is looking for a Footwear Designer II in Shanghai. The designer works with a cross-functional team including design, product management and development partners to create distinctive footwear that appeals to Streetwear and Lifestyle consumers, building a hyperlocal narrative for the Chinese market.

Key responsibilities

• Research consumers and trends, and gather cultural and market insights to shape product narratives
• Create footwear collection visions and communicate design intent through presentations and mood boards
• Sketch and explore ideas, then collaborate with material, trim and development experts on graphic and color design
• Work with GC geography experts in insights, marketing, product, development and design, and with color, material, graphic and footwear/apparel design teams
• Manage multiple projects and timelines, and run design reviews
• Create product CAD and tech packs

Required profile

• Bachelor's, Master's or MFA degree in Product Design, Graphic Design or a related field preferred
• 5+ years of relevant experience in Product Design, Graphic Design or Color Design
• Strong passion for research and gathering cultural and market insights
• Understanding of the Converse brand, its design ethos and its cultural relevance
• Awareness of contemporary art and design, sport and streetwear trends

Required skills

• Color and graphic design, including drawing, sketching, typography, color theory, texture, spacing and scale
• Ability to create original graphic and/or textile designs reflecting the Converse brand ethos
• Mac computer literacy with high digital design acumen in design software
• Portfolio of non-computer-based creative art and graphic design
• 3D and AI design tools are a plus but not required