Manager, Color Design

ph3WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH /h3 pYou will be part of the Converse Global Trend Expression Design team, working at the intersection of trend, expression and craftsmanship, global sportswear, and fashion culture. This role collaborates closely with partners across Footwear Design, Material Design, Graphic Design, Product Marketing, and Footwear and Color/Material Development to create compelling product expressions that connect with consumers around the world. You will contribute to the ongoing evolution of Converse’s Women’s color strategy through trend research, cultural insights, and best-in-class color execution. This role reports to the Senior Manager, Color Design Global. /p h3WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR /h3 pWe’re looking for an inspiring design leader who combines creative vision, technical expertise, and a refined point of view to help shape the future of Converse Women’s Expression through the power of color. You bring a deep understanding of fashion, footwear culture, consumer behavior, and the emotional impact of color. You are energized by translating cultural and trend insights into meaningful product stories that elevate the brand and resonate with consumers. You thrive in collaborative environments, build strong partnerships across functions, and are highly organized in managing multiple priorities and timelines. Most importantly, you are passionate about developing great design, fostering team success, and creating products that inspire self-expression. /p ul liA combination of education, experience, or training /li liDemonstrates significant experience in color design, footwear design, or a related field, with a proven track record of delivering compelling product concepts from ideation through commercialization /li liPossesses a strong understanding of fashion trends, footwear and fashion culture, consumer insights, and lifestyle product creation /li liThrives as a proactive, highly collaborative partner and excels in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment /li /ul h3WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON /h3 pAs Manager, Color Design, Women’s Global, you will lead color excellence across the Women’s Expression Design team. You will stay connected to evolving fashion and footwear culture, transform insights into impactful color stories, and help bring innovative, consumer-relevant products to market. You will balance creativity, strategy, and execution while partnering with cross-functional teams to deliver against key business and product milestones. /p ul liLead and champion color excellence across the Women’s Expression Design team /li liCreate original and compelling color stories that resonate with target consumers and elevate product expression /li liApply Converse trend methodologies while contributing Women’s and regional perspectives to the global color palette /li liInspire the exploration of new constructions, finishes, and manufacturing techniques that advance color innovation /li liDrive elevated color execution across multiple product franchises and consumer price points /li liPartner closely with Product Management, Development, and Design teams to deliver aligned and impactful product experiences /li liAdopt modern tools and ways of working to increase speed, efficiency, and collaboration across the color design process /li /ul pThis role will close on Oktober 6. /p pThe annual base salary for this position generally ranges from €56.600,00 to €87.700,000. Actual compensation will vary based on a candidate’s qualifications, skills, and experience. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr