דרושים Retail Associate Seas - East La ב-Nike ב-United States, Los Angeles

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.

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WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON

A typical week consists of regular store visits and connections with territory and store teams to ensure consumer experiences are well executed/adapted, aligned with brandexpectations/standardsand drive expected financial and productivity results. Ongoing deployment of VMS training to maintain standards and guide on sell through / inventory opportunities. You will work closely with WHQ VMS partners to share feedback and best practices related to what’s working/not working and define opportunities for future seasons. Additionally, you will work closely with a cross-functional team of brand and business partners on the mapping, opening and sustaining of doors across your territory.

• Capture and share the seasonal VMS priorities and expectations during seasonal kick-offs to city VMS store teams, cross-functional partners, territory and Geo partners.

• Elevate key product stories that drive sales, deliver metrics, and execute our key category initiatives.

• Influence and guide a team of in-store visual specialists/managers, setting store VM goals that link to overall brand and business priorities. This will entail leveraging & driving seasonal training strategies, coaching, and delivering clear communication recaps/next steps.

• Develop and foster strong and collaborative relationships with RDDs and field leadership, Geo VMS, and other cross-functional business partners.

• Review territory execution to ensure Visual Merchandising & Styling standards are met and consistent.

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH

In this role you will be working with a diverse set of teams and individuals across multiple brand and business functions including the field and WHQ organizations. This role reports directly in to the LA Retai Brand Director but is expected to build and sustain strong and collaborative working relationships with RDDs, RB & OPS in order to ensure flawless execution in the field. You will also work closely with Geo VMS functions to build a strong flow of communication to continually improve tools & direction developed by the geography and to inform the team of relevant marketplace learnings and competitive trends

WHAT YOU BRING

• 3+ years of experience in retail marketing, visual merchandising, product merchandising or directly related experience.

• Possess a clear passion for the art and science of visual merchandising & styling.

• Passion for team leadership, people development and coaching & mentoring a diverse team and talent levels.

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, Visual Merchandising, Design or related field.Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training.

• Extensive visual background with previous experience in a retail environment.

• Demonstrated experience creating engaging and inspiring in-store displays. Footwear & apparel experience is preferred.

• Ability to create unique presentation solutions for various retail environments that inspire the consumer, drive sales and align with the Nike brand voice.

• Deep knowledge of the Los Angeles retail landscape, current retail market and latest trends and innovations for retail.

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills. Influencing & Negotiating skills preferred.

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Information about benefits can be found .

Irvine, California

Starting Pay Rate:

Seasonal – up to 40 hours per week, including nights and weekends

Be Rewarded for a Job Well Done

• Discounts for you and your family from Nike, Converse and Jordan up to 50% off
• All full-time and part-time employees working 20 hours or more per week are eligible for 401(k) Plan, CERA, Employee Assistance Program, Mental and Emotional Health, Financial Coaching and Education, Child Development Support and Caregiving Benefits starting on the day you're hired
• Full-time and part-time employees working 20 hours or more per week are eligible for Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Savings Accounts after 12 months of continuous employment
• The opportunity to buy Nike stock at a discount through our Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Access to support through Optum Employee Assistance Program at no cost for you and your family
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per calendar year for full-time Retail Associates

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Putting Your Best Foot Forward

• Must be at least 18(U.S)
• Flexibility to work nights, weekends and holidays based on store needs
• Use customer service authentically to ensure customers feel seen and understood in our stores
• Ability to learn and train on the latest products and technologies
• Physical requirements include the ability to bend, squat, reach, climb a ladder and stand for extended periods of time with or without reasonable accommodations.

What You're Responsible For

• Being enthusiastic, excited, and knowledgeable about NIKE products and services to best support customer needs
• Bringing your positive attitude and passion to your teammates and customers every day
• Making customers feel welcome, that you care about their fitness wants and needs, and exceed their expectations at every step of their journey
• Playing by the rules and being professional, demonstrating integrity, reliability, and kindness
• Operating a cash register, shipping, and receiving duties, stocking products, cleaning and building visual displays with or without accommodations
• Showing up for your teammates by attending store events

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Information about benefits can be found .

Information about benefits can be found .