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The Role
Lead technical design and development of assigned Converse footwear from concept through production. Coordinate fit, construction, and prototypes; create and maintain tech packs and specifications; resolve manufacturing and commercialization challenges with factory and cross-functional partners; ensure quality, manufacturability, sustainability, and cost targets are met.
Summary Generated by Built In
WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH
The annual base salary for this position generally ranges from €59.100,00 to €91.600,000. Actual compensation will vary based on a candidate’s qualifications, skills, and experience.This role partners closely with Design, Product Management, Materials, Development, Manufacturing, and Product Creation Center teams to bring innovative Converse footwear to life. The Lead Product Engineer serves as a critical technical partner throughout the product creation process, collaborating with factory partners and cross-functional teams to ensure products meet fit, performance, quality, sustainability, and profitability objectives.
WHO WE’RE LOOKING FORWe’re looking for a passionate and experienced footwear product engineering professional who thrives at the intersection of design, innovation, and manufacturing. You bring deep technical expertise in footwear construction and development, with a strong understanding of how great product is created from concept through production.
You are a collaborative problem solver who can translate design intent into commercially viable product solutions while balancing performance, quality, manufacturability, sustainability, and cost. You are comfortable working across cultures and functions, influencing decisions, and navigating complex product challenges to deliver exceptional consumer experiences.
As a Lead Product Engineer, you will own the technical execution of assigned styles, driving fit, construction, and product integrity throughout the development process. You will leverage consumer insights, market trends, and emerging technologies to continuously improve product outcomes and elevate the Converse brand.
Key Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Product Design, Engineering, Textile Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience
- Extensive experience in footwear technical design, product engineering, or product creation.
- Deep knowledge of footwear construction, pattern engineering, grading, materials, manufacturing processes, costing, and quality standards
- Experience partnering with factory manufacturers to improve product quality and manufacturability
- Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, CAD pattern engineering tools, and/or 3D product creation platforms
You will lead the technical design and development of assigned Converse footwear styles from concept through commercialization and production. Working closely with Design, Product Management, and Product Creation teams, you will ensure every product delivers against consumer needs, brand expectations, and business goals.
- You will coordinate fit, construction, and technical development for assigned footwear styles from concept through production.
- You will create, maintain, and revise technical documentation, including Tech Packs, product specifications, prototype notes, and construction standards.
- You will drive fit and construction consistency across a product group while ensuring product integrity and quality standards are met.
- You will identify and resolve development, manufacturing, and commercialization challenges, partnering closely with factory teams and cross-functional stakeholders.
- You will manage and track prototypes, providing clear communication on key risks, opportunities, and progress throughout the development process.
- You will collaborate with Design, Product Management, Materials, and Manufacturing partners to deliver innovative, consumer-led product solutions.
- You will stay connected to market trends, emerging technologies, and consumer insights to continuously improve product performance, sustainability, and manufacturability.
This role will be posted until the 28th of July.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Product Design, Engineering, Textile Science, or related field, or equivalent experience.
- Extensive experience in footwear technical design, product engineering, or product creation.
- Deep knowledge of footwear construction, pattern engineering, grading, materials, manufacturing processes, costing, and quality standards.
- Experience partnering with factory manufacturers to improve product quality and manufacturability.
- Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, CAD pattern engineering tools, and/or 3D product creation platforms.
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.
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The Company
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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