WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

You 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.

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

We’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.

• A combination of education, experience, or training
• Demonstrates 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
• Possesses a strong understanding of fashion trends, footwear and fashion culture, consumer insights, and lifestyle product creation
• Thrives as a proactive, highly collaborative partner and excels in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON

As 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.

• Lead and champion color excellence across the Women’s Expression Design team
• Create original and compelling color stories that resonate with target consumers and elevate product expression
• Apply Converse trend methodologies while contributing Women’s and regional perspectives to the global color palette
• Inspire the exploration of new constructions, finishes, and manufacturing techniques that advance color innovation
• Drive elevated color execution across multiple product franchises and consumer price points
• Partner closely with Product Management, Development, and Design teams to deliver aligned and impactful product experiences
• Adopt modern tools and ways of working to increase speed, efficiency, and collaboration across the color design process

To be considered, you must submit a design portfolio.
This role will close on Oktober 6.