Product Director jobs in United States, Oregon, 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.

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

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Communications or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience, and training.
• 5+ years’ successful experience navigating a complex matrix and building key relationships to achieve business results preferred
• 5+ years' account/project management and internal/external relationship management experience, preferably in the Sports industry preffered
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including meeting facilitation and presentations.
• Proficiency in Keynote, Excel and MS Office applications.
• Ability to manage high profile communication and athlete relationships.
• Ability to juggle multiple time sensitive (both macro and micro) priorities and communicate bad news when necessary.
• True passion, understanding and interest in the Sport industry.
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.

WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON

You will work closely with the Sports Marketing Sport Categories and Integration team to innovate around how we serve athletes consistently and holistically.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute 365 athlete service plans for Nike’s top tier Basketball, Football, and Baseball athletes to deliver against the athlete’s personal interests and priorities, as well as Nike’s holistic service offering, focused on performance, innovation, styling, product, and brand.
• Manage the Basketball, Football, and Baseball athlete service budget to deliver against the entire portfolio, implementing a tiered approach to service.
• Work closely with the NSRL (Nike Sports Research Lab) team to deliver elevated performance services aligned to the athlete’s training, competition, and recovery goals.
• Collaborate with the Styling Services team to develop and execute curated styling journeys for priority athletes to help them shine when the world is watching.
• Connect with Basketball, Football, and Baseball athletes during key sport moments, cultural moments, and Nike moments to deliver elevated services curated for them and for the specific moment.
• Work with Basketball, Football, and Baseball Sports Marketing Reps and functional stakeholders to deliver a premium experience during athlete WHQ visits.
• Manage athlete plan updates in AirTable and SMARTE to ensure a seamless flow of information to key business and leadership stakeholders.
• Work closely with Sports Marketing Athlete Integration counterparts to deliver broader athlete plans, inclusive of both service and Nike integration opportunities.

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WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH

Energy Product Development team, you will work collaboratively with key functional partners throughout the Product Development process. This includes Footwear Engineering, Footwear Product Testing, Footwear Material Design and Material Development, Product Design, Product Management, Product Merchandising, Sourcing and Operations, and our overseas partners...etc. – both within Nike and external to Nike. You will report to the Footwear Product Development in the

You will need to navigate the Nike matrix to ensure that our processes model and match Nike Footwear Development standard methodologies for product excellence. You are the key point of contact for our overseas partners and ensure that communication during the product development process is clear and accurate.

that aligns fashion and performance

• Bachelor’s Degree in Product Development or Product Engineering, Manufacturing, Marketing, Industrial Design, or

  equivalent combination of education, experience and or training

• Minimum of 6 years of directly applicable work experience

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

• Knowledge of footwear manufacturing technologies and equipment, tooling, and materials is highly preferred

• Understanding of product planning, forecasting, and process planning with solid communication skills

WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON

As our Lead Footwear Product Developer fordistribution channel. You'll drive product and process excellence within a team environment for your assigned projects. You will recommend and specify the material, component, and construction to meet key features and performance goals. As a Lead Product Developer, you will also apply your understanding of sophisticated innovation concepts to the in-line product process and offering. You will use your expert level of footwear technical knowledge to drive product creation teams through 3D Prototyping, Bottom Tooling, Upper Patterns, Mold Design, Chemicals, Materials, Costing, and Manufacturing to achieve project objectives in an efficient, effective, balanced, and timely way.

• 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 commercialization and can ultimately be manufactured.

Information about benefits can be found .

WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON

· Partner with the NYC Director of Retail Marketing to enable the end-to-end strategic planning and execution processes.

· Create and leverage tools and processes, driving clarity, efficiency and simplicity. Producing playbooks & toolkits for teams to clearly reference.

· Orchestrate the seasonal retail processes to enable the delivery of seasonal and evergreen campaigns across owned and partner channels.

· Lead end-to-end operational management for the Retail Marketing team by setting and driving compliance to dates and gates, briefings, leadership reviews, budget planning/oversight.

· Track and report project health, escalating risks as needed, and working with retail leadership with create solutions to get back on track.

· Mitigate brand and business risks by being a subject matter expert on Business Affairs/Legal, Finance, Procurement/Vendor Management.

· Build relationships across the NYC and NA Brand Marketing matrix and contribute to the overall operational strategy, continuously improving ways of working.

· Part of the larger NYC Brand Planning and Operations team, feeding into the holistic tools, communications and meetings, to provide Retail Marketing clarity and transparency to project status and health.

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH

You will report directly to the NYC Director of Planning and Operations and partner closely with the NYC Director of Retail Marketing. Your primary cross-functional business partners include, NA Brand Planning and Operations, NYC Retail Marketing, NYC Brand Management & NA Retail Brand Planning and Operations. You will also partner with additional internal Nike functions such as legal, NA retail creative, business affairs, and procurement.

WHAT YOU BRING

· Bachelor's degree in Marketing or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience

· 5+ years relevant work experience in Retail Operations, Operations or Marketing.

· A strategic mindset with innovative problem-solving skills

· Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills (preferred).

· Proven experience creating and driving an end-to-end integrated marketing process. Retail process a plus.

· Expertise in building and managing marketing budgets to meet business goals

· Presentation skills, proficiency in Airtable, Keynote, Excel.

· Proven ability to manage complex processes and drive alignment across marketing teams.

· Highly organized with ability to handle multiple projects to drive seamless execution.

· Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced and competitive environment, with a diverse group of individuals and talents, strong collaboration skills.

· Possesses an optimistic and enthusiastic attitude towards change, while remaining flexible and tolerant to ambiguity.