Become a Part of the NIKE, Inc. Team

NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world's best athletes. It is a place to explore potential, obliterate boundaries and push out the edges of what can be. The company looks for people who can grow, think, dream and create. Its culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding imagination. The brand seeks achievers, leaders and visionaries. At Nike, it’s about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.

The Jordan Promo Development team is inspired by the Greatest of All Time, and is focused on continuing to deliver product that is made and engineered to the exact specification of championship athletes. On and off the court, we want to serve our athletes to feel confident in the way they look and feel, the same way the greatest player who ever played the game felt every time he laced up his J’s. Jordan Promo Development is a high performance team that works together, pushes the boundaries, and always stays focused on delivering the best product in service of our Athlete*.

Who we are looking for

Do you have a passion for sports, footwear, and delivering performance product which will be worn by elite athletes on a nightly basis? If yes, we are looking for a Footwear Product Developer Professional 2. You will be an integral part of our Jordan Footwear Product Team to help drive product excellence! As our Jordan Promo Footwear Product Developer Professional 2, you will assist in driving project and process direction within Jordan Footwear Product Creation. You will convert a project brief and a 2D design rendering into a 3D sample that meets the needs of the team, the consumer, and Jordan Athletes. The candidate needs to be "team first" mentality, driven to serve athletes, passionate about product excellence, detail oriented, exhibit leadership skills, and demonstrate a positive demeanor.

What you will work on

You will lead, guide and follow through on making decisions that will lead to timely product confirmation and sample delivery. You will execute product creation according to critical dates and performance/profitability goals. You will work with your multi-functional teammates to ensure manufacturability of product concepts. You will develop and utilize footwear knowledge to drive results and appropriately achieve project designs. You will apply fundamental understanding of multiple sports and standard methodologies to identify product and testing requirements and assure product performance through physical and field-testing (fit). You will recommend and specify material, component and construction options to meet key features and product performance goals. In addition, you will engage in all phases of the product process to ensure projects are completed on time, manufactured with highest quality and performance standards, while meeting design intent.

Who you will work with

As a member of the Jordan Promo Footwear team, you will work with key multi-functional team partners like: Product Design, Color Design, Product Management, Sports Marketing, Operations, etc. You will report to the Director of Product Development for the Jordan Promotional Footwear. You will need to navigate and use the Jordan/Nike Inc. matrix to ensure that our processes model match Footwear Development standard methodologies for product excellence. You will also work closely with our Asia Factory Partners in PCC's (Product Creation Centers), where you will communicate regularly to ensure TEAM Excellence.

What you bring

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Industrial Design, Engineering, or a related field
• 2 additional years' meaningful work experience may be substituted with combination of education and proven experience
• Minimum of 1 year work experience in a product creation relevant role or two years of additional proven experience
• Proven verbal and written communication skills with an ability to clearly articulate goals and objectives
• Strong team first mentality that instills trust to deliver product excellence
• Excellent organizational skills with a strong attention to detail
• Experience in project management
• Creative problem-solving skills from concepts to application.
• Knowledge of product construction concepts, materials, and the product creation life cycle
• Demonstrates base level understanding of Consumer Product or Hard-goods
• The ability to read technical drawings, sketches and/or 3D digital files is a plus
• Ability to prioritize multiple work streams with competing priorities to deliver on tight timelines
• Knowledge of footwear pattern engineering, tooling or manufacturing processes is a plus
• Positive Personality and Team energy
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

NIKE, Inc. is a growth company that looks for team members to grow with it. Nike offers a generous total rewards package, casual work environment, a diverse and inclusive culture, and an electric atmosphere for professional development. No matter the location, or the role, every Nike employee shares one galvanizing mission: To bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete* in the world. NIKE, Inc. is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees and job applicants. 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.