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, Inc. it’s about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.
WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH
In this role you will report to the Packaging Development Manager as part of the Global Packaging Team. This role requires experience developing and managing cross-functional relationships with Development, PLM’s, Brand Packaging, External Vendors, and Factory teams as well as your counterparts on the Global Packaging and broader Costing team.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We are looking for someone who will deliver innovative packaging solutions at scale, ensuring they meet aesthetic, quality, and performance standards. The position requires a strong understanding of packaging development and the product creation process, with a focus on sustainability.
• 3+ years of related experience in in Packaging Engineering, Industrial Design, or a related field
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education, experience or training
• Proven experience in developing and executing packaging strategies, with an understanding of packaging design, materials, sourcing, and functionality
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the capability to assess packaging performance, identify areas for improvement and implement effective solutions
• Demonstrated ability to drive innovation and stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies, including automation
• Proven track record in leading cross-functional teams and managing complex projects, while displaying strong leadership, organizational and communication skills
• Proficiency in packaging design software, such as Artios CAD and Illustrator, as well as Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON
You will be responsible for the development of Nike Packaging from concept to reporting. For Footwear, Apparel and/or Accessories.
• Partner with Product, Brand, and Sourcing to define and develop seasonal packaging structures and pack outs.
• Collaborate with packaging suppliers to test different types of packaging from inception to production
• Identify and mitigate risks of packaging failures through development to commercialization
• Create and maintain tools and manuals to manage and communicate work effectively, including development trackers and item matrices.
• Obsess storytelling and data equally, and share the “why” behind the work
• Embrace ambiguity and simplify complexity
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.
OUR HIRING GAME PLAN
01 Apply
Our teams are made up of diverse skillsets, knowledge bases, inputs, ideas and backgrounds. We want you to find your fit – review job descriptions, departments and teams to discover the role for you.
02 Meet a Recruiter or Take an Assessment
If selected for a corporate role, a recruiter will reach out to start your interview process and be your main contact throughout the process. For retail roles, you’ll complete an interactive assessment that includes a chat and quizzes and takes about 10-20 minutes to complete. No matter the role, we want to learn about you – the whole you – so don’t shy away from how you approach world-class service and what makes you unique.
03 Interview
Go into this stage confident by doing your research, understanding what we are looking for and being prepared for questions that are set up to learn more about you, and your background.
