Are you interested in working for the most iconic and well-loved sneaker brand in the world? Born in sports and made for the street, Converse is a place to explore your potential, obliterate boundaries and push out the edges of what can be. We seek people who can lead, grow, think, dream, and create. Our culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding imagination. Converse seeks achievers, leaders, and visionaries. At Converse, it is about each person bringing their authentic self, skills, and passion to serve the daring spirit of youth.
ABOUT OUR TEAMThe goals of the Converse Global Sourcing & Manufacturing team are to deliver Product Excellence, bringing to life and to market products that blow away consumer expectations and create the Manufacturing Network of the Future with capabilities to support our business. We believe this is possible by partnering with best-in-class manufacturers and investing in the right talent to:
Build capabilities to create innovative products that push the boundaries of our brand.
Deploy responsive supply chain solutions that improve speed and deliver meaningful commercial impact.
Advance the resilience and sustainability of our supply chain through partner, performance, and risk management approaches.
Constantly improve our operational model to improve service, efficiency, cost, and quality.
Live our values and put people first to drive organizational effectiveness.
As a Lead, Technical Developer - Converse, this role drives Converse innovate Product Creation, boasting a culture of creativity from concept to commercialization. This role based in Ninh Bình, North Vietnam and Adora (ADO) factory. You will report to Senior Manager, Footwear Development – Converse and collaborating with Converse Footwear Technical Service (CTS), Boston Headquarters (HQ) and T1 factory partner to meet product key deliverables.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FORWe are seeking a Lead, Technical Developer who is an experience project lead with deeper understanding of product creation from concept to production. This individual is a highly creative problem solver, versatile and forward-thinking who thrives in a fast-paced environment and be able to work collaboratively within stakeholders to deliver product excellence through brand-right product execution, competitive product pricing, desired product quality with on-time delivery.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education, experience or training.
Minimum 10+ years of Footwear industry relevant technical experience which includes the footwear development process from inception through production including pattern making, grading, construction, materials, costing, manufacturing, and quality.
Mentor others and lead initiative through high energy and positive influence.
Solid understanding of end-to-end footwear product creation process.
Strong verbal and written communication skills to clearly articulate goals and objectives.
Creative problem-solving skill from concept to application.
Excellent organization skill with strong sense of urgency, attention to details.
Strong Project management Skill and able to prioritize multiple work stream to delivery on tight timeline.
Team Player and able to work in an environment with high interdependencies between teams and cross-cultural colleagues.
Proficiency with soft skill included PowerPoint, Word, Excel.
In this role, you will be a recognized expert who independently drives and leads cross‑functional collaboration to deliver timely product creation and sample delivery. You will apply expert-level footwear and manufacturing expertise to ensure manufacturability, performance, and profitability of product concepts, influencing outcomes through advanced judgment, strategic decision-making, and creative problem-solving. You will:
Provide functional leadership across multiple projects or complex product concepts, setting direction for product creation strategy and execution.
Make high-impact decisions that shape product outcomes, development timelines, and manufacturing solutions.
Leverage expert knowledge to resolve the most complex design, performance, or manufacturing challenges.
Influence cross‑functional and external partners to align on trade-offs, priorities, and optimal product solutions.
Mentor and guide less-experienced team members, elevating overall product creation capability and standards.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education, experience or training
- Minimum 10+ years of footwear industry relevant technical experience
- Solid understanding of end-to-end footwear product creation process
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong project management skill and able to prioritize multiple work streams
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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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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