Director Mens & Womens Acg Apparel Footwear Color Design jobs at Nike in United States, Beaverton

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH

In this role you will partner cross-functionally across the broader Men’s licensed basketball (grassroots, NCAA and NBA) Apparel Product creation team. The key partners you will work with include:

• Primarily licensed basketball product management
• Secondarily branded and signature basketball product management
• Global design
• Global apparel materials, technical development and product creation centers
• Global and geography merchandising
• Consumer insights
• Margin, finance, sourcing, costing and planning
• External partners across grassroots, NCAA and NBA

WHAT YOU BRING

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Product Development, Sports Product Management, or a related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience, and training
• 1+ years of experience in product, merchandising, or similar consumer-oriented role
• Creativity and passion for product, consumers, lifestyle fashion/trend, sport, color and style
• Excellent presentation and interpersonal communication skills
• Able to lead and influence a team and enable collaborative working relationships
• Ability to work independently and cooperatively in a diverse group
• Attention to detail and proven record of delivery against deadlines
• Necessary Skills/Tools: Excel, SmartSheets, Visual ToolCreation (Powerpoint/Keynote/Miro);MMX understanding is a bonus
• Domestic and international travel (limited Int’l) required (±5%)

IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL

• Support the product management team and product strategy as we work towards building industry leading apparel that inspires the next generation of basketball athletes
• Facilitate Product Line Management team deliverables and work closely with a variety of cross-functional partners to ensure excellence in data and product integrity and sample needs
• Own the creation and maintenance of foundational tools and processes, including brief tools, Visual Line Plans (VLPs) and Product Toolkits.
• Be seen as a leader for the business, expected to keep projects on task and communicate regularly to partners.

WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

We’re looking for a Senior Footwear Product Engineer. We seek a self-motivated, quick learner, a strong communicator, with great self-awareness and leadership skills. The idea candidate is a team player, has footwear product experience and can utilize tools and system to ensure product excellence from concept through manufacturing.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training
• A minimum of 4 years directly relevant work experience
• Proficient in reading technical drawings, specs, design sketches and/or 3D digital files and link them together as a system approach to identify potential problems and/or challenges and provide complete problem solving/options and solutions
• Knowledge of lasts, footwear pattern engineering, tooling, material and manufacturing process highly preferred
• Ability to identify & drive valuable engineering solutions from the conceptual stage all the way to manufacturing
• Creative problem-solving skills
• Project management skills, working with various stakeholders with competing priorities
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, sketches and/or 3D digital files
• Digital literacy, including familiarity with Microsoft Office, Miro Board, spreadsheets, database management, and proficiency with 2D/3D CAD/CAM tools, and pattern engineering software, is a plus
• Value differences and be able to work across cultures while navigating NIKE’s organizational matrix
• Ability to travel up to 10-20% of the time

WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON

This role works on product creation, from brief through commercialization on performance products. You will provide early recommendations and technical expertise to cross-functional teams on product construction techniques, materials, manufacturing processes, tooling, sustainability, cost, and engineering solutions (processes, lab testing, MCS, MPS, etc.). You'll focus on product excellence that ultimately drives and supports product performance, quality, craftsmanship, and efficiency.

Other responsibilities may include:

• Reviewing samples and Tech Packs (Physical and Digital-Technical Drawings and 3D files) on each development gate from development through commercialization and manufacturing.
• Troubleshooting issues in development and production, as raised by wear testing, PI, etc.
• Establish, implement and document new standards
• Support costing initiatives throughout development
• Lead cross-category initiatives and leverage dimension, functional, and technical knowledge to influence the product and process of developing and manufacturing footwear.

WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

Distilling this cultural and consumer information to create best-in-class graphic narratives that inspire and surprise our consumer. This role requires a high level of passion and creativity, along with the versatility and focus to contribute to graphic direction and strategy through the product creation process. It takes a dedicated leader and teammate that knows how to collaborate and translate sophisticated insights into authentic narratives, while driving design solutions that elevate the future of Nike Kids apparel.

• TO BE CONSIDERED, YOU MUST SUBMIT A CREATIVE DESIGN PORTFOLIO. PLEASE PROVIDE WEBSITE LINKS OR ATTACH PDF FILES WHEN YOU APPLY.
• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience, and training.
• 8+ years' experience of graphic design, preferably in product (footwear and apparel) creation in-house or at an agency.
• Ability to adapt to change and handle multiple, competing priorities.
• Master visual and verbal communication skills, able to effectively present design intent to internal and external audiences.
• Passion and understanding of current and emerging design trends, as well as visual culture.
• Ability to translate consumer knowledge and insights into product solutions and narratives.
• Master of graphic craft, typography, graphic applications, prints, processes and tools.
• Strong Adobe CC skills (Illustrator & Photoshop) and comfortable working within new digital spaces.
• Passion for empowering our Athletes* and Kids and making their dreams come true.
• Ability to embrace diverse points of view while fostering an environment of inclusivity.
• Contribute and align to shared team culture and behaviors.

WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON

You’ll be responsible for creating original and trend-driven designs for Nike Kids Sportswear Apparel. This role requires a keen eye for detail, a strong sense of graphics and composition, and the ability to translate design concepts into commercially viable on trend designs. The ideal candidate will be a highly creative problem solver who brings engagement and curiosity to the kids apparel graphics.

Concepting and building out narratives that will inspire and influence our consumer. To accomplish this, you will collaborate with your design, development and business partners to ensure all details are recorded and delivered as presented. From trims to print applications and cost considerations you will be challenged by a wide range of responsibilities and experiences. Accountabilities include but are not limited to speaking with athletes, consumers, external partners and contributing to the creative vision of Nike Kids. Leading team meetings and cascading critical information to ensure the project hits all deadlines. Presenting design concepts and seasonal initiatives to internal and external audiences while always keeping to Nike Kids best interests.

The ideal candidate will possess a robust background in digital product management, engineering, and leadership, with a bias for action and a proven track record of driving product development excellence and innovation. You will collaborate closely with key leaders across the company to evolve the digital mindset, align on key experience and technology strategies, and deliver outstanding digital products that maximize business value and operational efficiencies.

• Cross-Functional Leadership: Demonstrated excellence in fostering collaboration and driving results across diverse teams.

• Digital Product Management Expertise: Extensive experience in front-end and back-end capabilities, platforms, and service-oriented architecture.

• Matrix Organization Experience: Proven ability to lead large teams within a sophisticated, matrix organization, utilizing exceptional relationship-building skills and effective communication across all levels.

• Data-Driven Decision Making: Track record of leveraging data and insights to make informed product decisions and drive continuous improvement.

• Strategic Vision: Ability to drive product vision and strategy, aligning with overall business objectives and consumer needs.

• Educational Background: Bachelor's degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred.

• Professional Experience: 15+ years in the product and/or digital field.

WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

As a Senior Director of Digital Product, you'll run a world-class Product Management team. This pivotal role has leadership responsibility for key digital products within our Product Innovation, Merchandising, and Creation ecosystem and is aligned across high priority enterprise initiatives.

WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON

You will partner with executives across multiple functions to develop a cohesive product strategy and roadmap, ensuring business goals are met and exceeded. You will lead cross-functional teams focused on Product Innovation, Merchandising, and Creation priorities, grounded in a deep understanding of consumer needs, insights, and data analysis. Above all, you will be a relentless advocate for the needs of our partners serving Nike consumers.

• Strategy Development: Develop and implement strategies to grow and mature the digital product management discipline within ITC.

• Technical and Program Excellence: Influence and enhance technical and program excellence for all Product Development in ITC.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with and influence business stakeholders, executive leadership, and technology partners to deliver high-quality digital products.

• Culture of Innovation: Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and customer-centricity within the digital product management team.

• Mentorship and Guidance : Provide mentorship and guidance to product managers, fostering their professional growth and development.

• Industry Trends : Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies to ensure our digital products remain competitive and cutting-edge.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Developed and executed large, multi-faceted product deliveries, with a history of successful launches, across digital platforms globally.

• Drove the goals, strategic direction, and vision for advanced technology tools, digital experiences and capabilities, with a high competence for global expansion and scale.

• Demonstrated success in consumer relevant product introductions with proven growth.

• Experienced working and leading large teams inside a sophisticated, matrix organization, utilizing outstanding relationship building skills and effective communication across all levels.

• Drove innovation and iterative development process, including identifying launch approaches with pilots and testing strategies to perfect and scale product(s) successfully.

• Experience working across all digital platforms and preferably also digital capabilities including proven success leveraging AIML and Gen AI.

• Demonstrated ability to drive product vision and strategy, aligning with Nike's overall business objectives and consumer needs.

• Proven track record of leveraging data and insights to make informed product decisions and drive continuous improvement.

• Excellence in cross-functional leadership, fostering collaboration and driving results across diverse teams.

WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

As a Lead Test Engineer in the Material and Mechanical Lab (M&M Lab), you will work with various partner groups including Footwear product creation, innovation, and global teams to support testing of Nike Footwear products. You will be working with internal and external partners for implementing testing procedures on a global scale, ensuring methods can be consistently implemented. You will be working closely with a team of engineers and lab staff to enable data-driven decision making through expertise, agility, connectivity, and bringing forth advanced solutions.

· Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, materials science, product design, or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience, and training.

· A minimum 6 years of directly relevant work experience.

· Engineering or Technical Degree or equivalent/related work experience.

· In-depth understanding and hands-on experience in footwear materials and performance testing is required.

· Knowledge of footwear water protection testing required.

· Excellent written and oral communication skills, including strong data presentation and reporting skills, with an ability to effectively communicate technical information to non-technical audience required.

· Previous experience with Instron testing software and the Microsoft Office suite is required.

· Experience of biomechanics and the application of statistical design of experiments (DOE) is preferred.

· Experienced with machine maintenance, qualification, and establishing new equipment procedures/protocols.

· Thorough knowledge of lab and safety procedures.

· Experience leading testing projects and small teams.

· Excels in and helps to foster a collaborative team environment.

· Ability to work across cultures and navigate an organization matrix with sensitivity to a variety of cultures.

· Functions well in a rapidly changing environment.

· Working understanding of ISO 17025 Quality Management System, statistical analysis software, statistical process control (SPC) software, project management software, web-based applications, LIM systems, CAD software such as ProE or similar, desired.

· Ability to travel approximately 5%.

WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON

· You will work with partner groups across innovation and product creation from concept through production.

· You will perform a wide variety of tests and research, develop, and implement new testing procedures. This role acts as an internal consultant and testing SME providing technical guidance via test execution, analysis, and reporting on complex footwear projects.

· You’ll utilize standard and customized footwear material and product test methods.

· You will bring a quality mindset when documenting test plans, execution, analysis, and results. In addition, you will support local and global teams with test method development and process improvement projects.

We’re looking for a

WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON

As an Apparel Color Designer, you will create color palettes to link into seasonal narratives, build strong presentation tools, and color line art to detail the creation of each product. You will research and deliver color, design, and directional work that influence and impact the product aesthetic, application, and target audience. You'll use sophisticated design skills to build original, innovative color solutions for the Women’s Performance/Sport product range.

WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

**You must submit a design portfolio to be considered for this role.

WHAT YOU BRING

• A bachelor’s degree or higher in design or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2 + years professional design experience
• Minimum of 2 years of technically challenging color design experience
• Understanding of color trends, color mixing, color compatibility, and color placement
• Knowledge of apparel design and development process
• Familiarity with product manufacturing processes including materials/fabrics, trims, dye techniques
• Strong verbal, written, visual, and high-profile communication skills in local market language, including meeting facilitation and presentations
• Ability to understand challenges or underlying concerns, share ideas and develop effective responses or elevate to higher management; work independently and harmoniously in a diverse group
• Ability to network, influence, and utilize internal and external resources as well as to articulate how color can affect product and sales
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Highly proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop) and Keynote on a Mac Platform

You are highly motivated and a self-starter with excellent communication and analytical skills. You have broad tax experience with exposure to various tax disciplines while also possessing good business acumen. You will have project management skills and the ability to prioritize multiple projects in this rapidly changing economic environment. As an effective communicator, you are a confident leader equipped with strong people skills with a genuine passion to make things happen.

WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON

Reporting to the Global Tax Director – Tax Planning and Transfer Pricing, your primary responsibilities include:

• Perform research and analysis to lead federal, state, local, and international tax planning strategies.

• Collaborate with Geography Tax teams to drive local country tax optimization strategies, structures, and entity rationalization.

• Assist Treasury with evaluating funding mix and repatriation strategies.

• Assist with developing global transfer pricing strategies including supply chain structure, DEMPE, management/service charges, and IP/royalty analysis.

• Research and document federal, state, local and international tax law changes and rulings affecting business operations including Global Anti-Base Erosion (GloBE) rules.

• Collaborate with Tax External Reporting to analyze US GAAP and local statutory income tax accounting aspects of tax planning strategies and tax controversy (FIN 48) analysis.

• Coordinate with Tax Compliance team to understand compliance requirements are met and positions have necessary support for compliance.

• Coordinate with the Tax Controversy team to develop audit defense strategies and assist with audit requests.

• Manage and coordinate with outside tax advisors (accounting and tax counsel) to drive tax planning, structuring, and compliance initiatives.

• Engage with external auditors as needed related to financial audit procedures.

WHAT YOU BRING TO NIKE

• Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in Finance, Tax, Accounting or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training.

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or equivalent preferred.

• 8+ years of experience leading or supporting US Corporate Tax at a large multinational company or public accounting firm.

• Experience in US Taxation of International operations and transfer pricing.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, SAP and SharePoint systems.

• Excellent written and verbal communications, interpersonal skills, and ability to effectively communicate issues/risks and opportunities.

• Comfortable working in ambiguous environments and managing multiple, competing priorities and requests, while maintaining high standards for quality and attention to detail.

• Proven track record in developing collaborative cross-functional relationships.

• Strong enthusiasm and passion for the NIKE brand!