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NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world's best athletes. It is a place to explore potential, obliterate boundaries and push out the edges of what can be. The company looks for people who can grow, think, dream and create. Its culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding imagination. The brand seeks achievers, leaders and visionaries. At Nike, it’s about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.
As the pace of the global consumer is rapidly changing all around the world, the Converse RPC looks to create inspiring products closer to the consumer. Deepening consumer connection and operating with speed, the GC (Greater China) RPC team aims to serve consumers with speed and specificity with a focus.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We’re looking for a Lead Product Developer who is an experienced project manager and has a deep understanding of construction, textiles, trims, and graphics to be part of our creative team within Converse brand. A key part of this role is understanding the full scope of product creation from design concept to production. The Lead Product Developers is a highly creative problem solver, versatile, and forward-thinking who thrives in a fast-paced environment. They are active participant in cross functional discussions, leading the team with technical recommendations and creating and/or implementing innovations into products that will enhance and inspire athlete performance. Our ideal candidate can communicate effectively in varied settings and is able to influence the team when needed, while demonstrating credibility and reliability. We are looking for someone who is optimistic, self-aware, embraces change, holds their decisions and actions accountable, will actively seek feedback to grow and develop, values and respects the opinions of their teammates and embraces the diversity of people, ideas, and cultures. You will be a technical resource and mentor to other Product Developers. You will participate in proto review sessions and comment on the quality, craftsmanship, and manufacturing feasibility of your assigned styles. You will raise awareness of potential quality or manufacturing risks and influence triad partners to resolve prior to prototype creation. You will track prototypes for your styles, meet your calendar target dates, attend meetings that relate to your product’s development and communicate progress and challenges to your team as needed.
WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON
You will work within the Converse CTM team, managing your assigned styles collaboratively with your cross functional partners to bring creative solutions and ensure the finished product meets or exceeds the required end use. You will review protos and samples, shepherding the styles through the creation process while meeting gates and dates to ensure on-time production.
WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH
The Lead Product Developer will collaborate with Design, Technical Design, Product Management, Materials, Quality, Color and our factory partners to effectively execute product development deliverables.
WHAT YOU BRING
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in product design, textile science or related field.
- Two years’ additional product creation experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- Minimum 8 years development experience in the FTW industry, which includes the FTW development process from inception through production including construction, materials, costing, print / graphics, manufacturing and quality.
- Understanding of product specs and advanced construction instructions along with interpreting design intent and offering alternative solutions.
- Ability to act as a technical resource, mentor others and lead initiatives through high energy and positive influence.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to excel in a deadline driven environment. Ability to manage multiple projects.
- Strong problem solving and decision-making skills with attention to detail and process orientation.
- Proficiency with MS Office programs and confident using Adobe Illustrator with familiarity with CAD Pattern Design software.
- Ability to travel 20% (domestic and international).
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in product design, textile science, or a related field, or two additional years of product creation experience in lieu of a degree
- Minimum 8 years of footwear industry product development experience from inception through production
- Experience with construction, materials, costing, print and graphics, manufacturing, and quality
- Understanding of product specifications and advanced construction instructions
- Ability to interpret design intent and offer alternative solutions
- Ability to act as a technical resource, mentor others, and lead initiatives
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects in a deadline-driven environment
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills with attention to detail and process orientation
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs
- Confidence using Adobe Illustrator and familiarity with CAD Pattern Design software
- Ability to travel 20 percent domestically and internationally
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Nike Insights
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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