Footwear Product Developer

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Hilversum, NLD
In-Office
Other • Retail
At NIKE, Inc., technology is laying the foundation for our digital transformation and direct-to-consumer strategy.
The Role
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FORWe are looking for a Footwear Product Developer II to be an integral part of our footwear product creation team, who is passionate about Nike and our EMEA consumer.The ideal candidate needs to be a self-starter, a quick learner, a strong communicator, a team player and exhibit strong leadership skills. As a member of our EMEA Express Lane, we will look for you to display the ability to gain knowledge of European consumer, ensuring our footwear meets their style, performance and comfort needs while also meeting internal costing targets.WHAT YOU WILL WORK ONAs our Footwear Product Developer II in EMEA Express Lane, you will assist in driving product and process excellence within a team environment for your assigned projects. You will engage in all phases of the product process to ensure projects are managed according to critical dates and completed on time, while meeting design intent, performance goals, costing/profitability and sustainability targets. In addition, you will ensure that your projects are ready for the commercialization process and can ultimately be manufactured. In short, you get to create amazing footwear! WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH            As a member of the EMEA Express Lane Team, you will work collaboratively with key functional partners throughout the Product Development process. This includes Footwear Material Design and Material Development, Footwear Color and Graphic Design, Product Management, Product Merchandising, Sourcing and Operations, and our overseas partners – both within NIKE and external to NIKE. You will report to the Sr Footwear Development Manager. You will need to navigate the Nike matrix to ensure that our processes model and match NIKE Footwear Development standard methodologies for product excellence. You are the key point of contact for our overseas partners and ensure that communication during the product development process is clear and accurate.          WHAT YOU BRING   
  • Minimum of 1 year work experience in a product creation relevant role or similar, Footwear is preferred.
  • Demonstrated Self Starter that is willing to learn and grow.
  • An inclination to tinker, to create prototypes, to explore, learn, and to find ways to improve products through physically altering their state.
  • Basic knowledge of materials, test methods, and properties and application.
  • Proven verbal and written communication skills with an ability to clearly articulate goals and objectives. 
  • Creative problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to identify & suggest cost effective solutions.
  • Experience in project management, problem-solving scenarios and applying solutions.
  • Knowledge of Consumer Product or Hardgoods construction concepts, materials, and the product creation life cycle is preferred.
  • Demonstrated base-level understanding of footwear pattern engineering, tooling, and manufacturing process is preferred.
  • Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.

Nike Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Nike and has not been reviewed or approved by Nike.

  • Retirement Support A 401(k) with a company match is complemented by options such as a Mega Backdoor Roth and deferred compensation for eligible earners. Financial coaching and structured savings programs support long-term financial security.
  • Equity Value & Accessibility An Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a stock discount sits alongside broad-based equity vehicles like RSUs and non-qualified stock options. These avenues expand wealth-building opportunities beyond base pay.
  • Parental & Family Support Paid parental leave includes maternity and paternity time, recently expanded in the U.S. to 16 weeks and extended to part-time retail teammates. Additional supports include childcare assistance at select locations and family-building benefits such as fertility, surrogacy, and adoption.

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HQ: Beaverton, OR
73,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1972

What We Do

At NIKE, Inc., we innovate to serve athletes*. Every teammate - from coder to creator - plays a role in making these athletes’ dreams real. Our tech, data, and digital teams push limits every day, building the future of sport and the tools that drive it. Here, curiosity is fuel. Innovation is the game plan. Different perspectives keep us on the offense. You’ll solve challenges worth tackling, grow fast and belong to a team that backs you to do the right thing. Bring your drive. Bring your bold. Let’s move the world, together. Take your first step at nike.com/careers * If you have a body, you’re an athlete.

Why Work With Us

At NIKE, Inc., your dedication fuels the future of sport. There is a sense of pride that comes from representing an iconic brand and shaping its future. Here, we treat every day as a new opportunity to push boundaries, ask tough questions and share whole-hearted convictions. We are a team – united by the belief that anything is possible.

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