WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH
You'll be responsible for collaborating with Product Management, Design, Tech Development and Merchandising teammates to create industry best footwear with world class storytelling via color, material and graphics.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We’re looking for someone who is passionate about footwear, loves collaborating across diverse functional footwear teams and who seeks to deliver athletes* with world class footwear and storytelling via color, material and graphics.
The focus of this role will be on the Core Running part of the Footwear Creation process. This person will need to have a strong understanding of footwear creation, trends in color and material and be the pulse for the consumer in ultimately helping define and deliver the future of performance and sport aesthetic.
We are looking for someone who is authentic and curious and who is inspired by the possibility of creating the next iconic designs of Nike Running for the future. Strong organizational and communication skills and a collaborative, team-oriented approach are key for this role. We are looking for someone who actively creates an environment of inclusion, trust and collaboration. Who works together with others as one team, supporting others in doing meaningful work while driving impact by winning with our consumers.
- Bachelor's Degree in Merchandising, Business, or Product Management or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training.
- 2-3 years of related experience in product-related role
- Strong connection to Footwear from both the Sport and Cultural lens
- Phenomenal product eye and strong style sensibility
- Effective verbal and written communication skills, including presentations
WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON
The Senior Product Line Managers for our Expression Footwear teams will work with Product Management and a cross-functional team (Merchandising, Color Design, Material Design and Development) on the footwear creation process from brief to final product approval.
- You will lead the footwear create and expression creation workflow through data management and effective collaboration across cross-functional partners.
- You will analyze consumer and competitive trends in the market, collect insights via focus groups with consumers to provide a shared definition of success with cross-functional teammates for the creation of new colors and materials within the footwear line that drives consumer demand while meeting margin and growth targets.
- A typical day/week includes ensuring the accuracy of information in key systems, sample management, participating and conducting meetings and providing clear communication to guide cross- functional teams thru critical checkpoints.
We offer a number of accommodations to complete our interview process including screen readers, sign language interpreters, accessible and single location for in-person interviews, closed captioning, and other reasonable modifications as needed. If you discover, as you navigate our application process, that you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please complete the Candidate Accommodation Request Form.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Merchandising, Business, Product Management, or related field (or suitable combination of education, experience, and training).
- 2-3 years of related experience in a product-related role.
- Strong connection to footwear from both sport and cultural perspectives.
- Phenomenal product eye and strong style sensibility.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills, including presentations.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams.
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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