Senior Principal Advanced Athlete Footwear Concepts Innovation jobs at Nike in United States, Beaverton

WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON

As a member of the Nike Materials Development team, you will be focused on driving functional excellence and material readiness with a sharp focus on execution of material creation, material sourcing, cost, quality, and implementation of sustainable solutions. Materials Development collaborates with vendors, Nike product creation, and other functions to establish seasonal material direction, attain on-time delivery, and ensure product excellence for both consumers and athletes.

• Working on complex footwear projects, you will convert a project brief and a 2D design rendering into a 3D sample that meets the needs of the consumer as well as the needs of the business.

• You will utilize your knowledge and experience to enhance product excellence.

• You will engage in all phases of the product process to ensure projects are managed according to critical dates and completed on time, while meeting design intent, performance goals, costing/profitability and sustainability targets.

• You will ensure that your projects are ready for the commercialization process and can ultimately be manufactured

WHAT YOU BRING

• Bachelor’s Degree in Materials, Chemistry, Product Development or Product Engineering, Manufacturing, Marketing, Industrial Design or equivalent combination of education, experience or training

• Minimum of 5 years directly applicable work experience

• High communication and influencing skills, including the ability to interact with leadership and cross functional product creation team members

• Knowledge of footwear material types including fibers, yarns, textiles, leathers, synthetic leathers, components or trims, manufacturing technologies and equipment, tooling, and materials is highly preferred

• Understanding of various product Materials manufacturing processes required

• Ability to translate lab testing results for end-use application

• Ability to interpret design intent and offer alternative solutions

• Ability to anticipate needs, mitigate risks, and solve problems

• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience; may direct the work of other staff members

• Lead or support technical training

• Explains difficult concepts and influences others to adopt a different point of view

• Leads others to solve complex problems; takes a broad perspective to identify innovative solutions

• Attention to detail, active follow-through, assertiveness, self-motivation and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to balance multiple competing projects and independently manage workload

• Solid digital literacy with working knowledge of MS office software; material management systems experience preferred

• Ability to travel up to 15% of the time

WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

You will partner with Product Development, Design, Engineering, Material Planning & Supply Chain to provide transparency when issues or concerns arise, and you'll collaborate on a resolution. You'll serve as the primary contact for vendors as it relates to category specific issues (price, technical specs, performance). You will collaborate with product creation team, innovation and sourcing to provide training and education as well as standard methodologies to enable informed decision making.

WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

You will joining the North America Partnership Transformation team, supporting our Partner’s

As the Senior, NA PT, Digital CX, you will report directly into the Lead, NA PT Digital CX.

Our mission in the NA Partnership Transformation Digital CX team is to ideate and scale proven consumer experience (CX)

• Support the NA Partner Digital business, on behalf of Partnership Transformation
• Support the ideation & ownership of the external CX digital capabilities across omni-channel retail
• Acts as the subject-matter-expert (SME) of NA PT across current digital capabilities (i.e. UGC, ePDP Excellence, Digital Optimization)
• Partner closely with x-functional Digital stakeholders to deliver against the Digital CX strategy
• Work with non-routine information and develops recommendations for ideas or services

WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON

You’ll be responsible for elevating the Nike consumer experience

• Adopt and adapt digital best practices to win with seasonless initiatives
• Support our initiative to scale ePDP content across must-win FOP’s
• Partner with agencies towards elevating digital optimization (removing friction and increasing Nike’s brand distinction on Partner sites)
• Translate consumer insights into actionable consumer journey experiences
• Foster a test & learn approach, together with MPU PT team, to unlock and optimize digital capabilities
• Results-orientation: set up initiatives for success by ensuring they are focused on the right KPI’s and then help track against them

WHAT YOU BRING

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training
• 5+ years of Digital CX experience
• An understanding of the sport consumer, shopping behaviour’s, retail journeys and retail trends
• Pre-emptive problem solver, with an ability to assess an issue and develop action steps for resolution
• Able to work as part of a matrix, with an ability to collaborate cross-functionally towards a common goal

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.

• Develop advanced 3D assets and physical prototypes for concept exploration and enhanced storytelling

• Translate abstract ideas into compelling, fully realized digital designs

• Drive adoption of new 3D tools and workflows

• Present work to stakeholders with clarity and strategic insight

• Contribute a unique perspective and continue to evolve your toolset

WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

This position will report into the Men’s Basketball Apparel Design Director and will work alongside a team who works on Branded Basketball, Signature Athlete, NBA and NBA Uniform Apparel. This role requires experience developing and managing cross-functional relationships with Athletes, Graphic Designers, Product Management & Merchandising, Material/Trim Development, Technical Development and Sourcing teams. This role requires translating consumer & athlete insights and trend right performance product. The right candidate for this role understands that the best way to predict the future is to create it. This role will not have any direct reports.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Bachelor's Degree in Apparel/Fashion Design or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience, and training.
• 5+ years of relevant work experience in a design environment working with materials, trims, design and fit.
• You have an outstanding ability to apply and perform foundational design skills, including drawing/sketching, illustrations across analog and digital platforms. 3D experience is a plus.
• You are proficient in Adobe Illustrator, concept ideation, color theory and have strong presentation skills along with the ability to convey your design point of view through a variety of visual tools to both internal and external partners.
• You have a comprehensive understanding of materials, fit and performance design.
• You have relevant Apparel/Fashion/Design experience through on-job training and strong portfolio representation. Extra consideration will be given to those with a background in sport performance and sport style innovation.

WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON

This candidate will be our Lead Designer working on a variety of apparel products in Men’s Basketball such as Branded/On Court Performance and potentially Signature Athlete collections while working with an amazing design team to create the future of Basketball Apparel at Nike.

• You are a Listener, a Learner, and a Leader.
• You are a Culture-builder who prioritizes team, collaboration and relationships.
• You have a Passion for apparel design, understanding of collection-based design, can balance strong performance acumen as well as style and are a creative problem-solver.
• You are a highly skilled Designer with a focus on Research, Athletes and Basketball Style Culture.
• You are an Elite storyteller with a passion for narrative and improving product.
• You have Strong Focus, Excellent Time-Management and Prioritization Habits.
• You Ask Clarifying Questions and Adapt.
• You Know Why you’re coming to work at Nike.

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.

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!