GC RPC
As the pace of the global consumer is rapidly changing, the Converse RPC team focuses on creating inspiring products closer to the consumer. In Greater China, the RPC team drives speed, specificity, and deep consumer connection to deliver products that resonate with local culture and market needs.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We are looking for a Senior Manager, Footwear Design who will lead a cross-functional design organization and drive the end-to-end creative vision for footwear in Greater China.
This role requires a strategic design leader who can define product direction, elevate design excellence, and translate consumer and cultural insights into scalable business impact.
The ideal candidate:
Brings a strong point of view on design strategy and storytelling
Leads and develops high-performing design teams
Drives consumer-right, market-relevant product narratives
Influences senior stakeholders across design, merchandising, and product
This role will play a critical leadership position in building industry-leading footwear franchises, shaping hyperlocal narratives, and ensuring strong alignment with Converse global design direction.
WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON
Define and lead the design strategy for footwear in Greater China, aligning local consumer insights with global brand direction
Drive the creation of innovative, scalable footwear franchises and collections that resonate with Sports, Streetwear, and Lifestyle consumers
Lead and mentor a team of designers, setting a high bar for creativity, execution, and design excellence
Translate consumer, cultural, and market insights into clear design direction and product narratives
Partner with cross-functional leaders (Product, Merchandising, Development, Marketing) to ensure end-to-end product success
Oversee the full creative process, from concept to final product, ensuring consistency, quality, and timeline adherence
Present design strategies and concepts to senior leadership and key stakeholders, influencing business decisions
Drive innovation in design processes, tools, and storytelling methods (including digital and 3D capabilities where relevant)
WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH
You will collaborate closely with:
Greater China leadership across Marketing, Merchandising, Product, and Channel teams
Global and regional leaders in Footwear Design, Color, Materials, and Graphics
Senior stakeholders across Converse and Nike ecosystem
This role requires strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, working across multiple levels and geographies.
WHAT YOU BRING
Bachelor’s degree in Product Design, Industrial Design, or related field
10–12+ years of experience in Footwear/Product Design, with leadership experience
Proven track record of leading teams and delivering commercially successful products or franchises
Strong ability to define and execute design strategy and creative vision
Deep understanding of consumer insights, cultural trends, and market dynamics (China preferred)
Exceptional storytelling and presentation skills, with experience engaging senior leadership
Strong cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder influencing capability
High level of design craft and taste, with a portfolio demonstrating premium product creation
Experience managing multiple projects and complex timelines
Familiarity with digital design tools; exposure to 3D/AI design tools is a plus
Fluent working English; bilingual preferred
Ability to travel (~20%)
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Product Design, Industrial Design, or related field
- 10-12+ years of experience in Footwear/Product Design
- Proven track record of leading teams and delivering commercially successful products or franchises
- Strong ability to define and execute design strategy and creative vision
- Deep understanding of consumer insights, cultural trends, and market dynamics
- Exceptional storytelling and presentation skills
- Strong cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder influencing capability
- High level of design craft and taste, with a portfolio demonstrating premium product creation
- Experience managing multiple projects and complex timelines
- Familiarity with digital design tools
- Fluent working English; bilingual preferred
- Ability to travel (~20%)
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
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Why Work With Us
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