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Senior Manager, Mens & Womens ACG Trail Footwear Create Product Design

ACG, “All Conditions Gear,” continues to lead Nike in considered design for outdoor use. With a focus on location-based storytelling and a commitment to sustainability, ACG inspires communities around the world to be themselves in the outdoors. This is your opportunity to help shape the future of ACG’s footwear and be part of a leading brand in the outdoor industry.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for a  Senior Manager, Mens & Womens Footwear Product Design in ACG Trail.  The ideal designer is a curious observer, eager participant and a cultural sponge – seeking insights to solve problems. You leverage your outstanding design skills with creative problem solving to create innovative solutions that elevate the experience and key benefits relevant to the athletes and communities we serve.

The ideal candidate thrives on team collaboration and building functional working relationships to help bring the teams to successful project completion - from concept to reality.

WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON

You'll build innovative footwear designs that advance the product aesthetic and performance for our targeted consumer. You'll follow the execution of all product details including construction, form, color, materials, style, fit, and performance. You'll actively seek authoritative recommendations to develop designs with regard to cost/value requirements, manufacturability, sustainability, merchandising, and aesthetic finish.

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH

You'll collaborate with design and management teams on innovative footwear concepts from brief to market. You'll connect with members in design, development, product management, costing, and engineering to ensure feasibility of designs while adhering to product creation timeline. You'll communicate and present design concepts to various internal and external audiences. Encouraging community and leading others are also expectations for this role.  This role will have 1 direct report and will report to the Senior Design Director, Mens & Womens ACG Apparel & Footwear Design.

TO BE CONSIDERED, YOU MUST SUBMIT A CREATIVE DESIGN PORTFOLIO. PLEASE PROVIDE WEBSITE LINKS OR ATTACH PDF FILES WHEN YOU APPLY.

WHAT YOU BRING

Bachelor's Degree in product design or relevant design degree or a combination of relevant education, experience, and training.

8 plus years footwear design experience preferredExperience designing and developing innovative trail running footwear preferredKnowledge of form, color, materials, human factors, related to elevating the consumer experienceAbility to translate consumer knowledge and insights into product solutions and narrativesExperience in technical footwear design - running design is a plusStrong Photoshop, Illustrator skillsMust be able to build accurate 2D technical drawings (tech packs)Cobbling and prototyping skills are a plus3D design programs experience is a plusStrong sketching, illustration, and rendering skillsSolid knowledge of manufacturing processes and materialsMust be able to generate a broad range of concepts and solutions for each projectKnowledge and experience with sustainable design and manufacturing are a plusExperienced with presentation programs: Keynote, PowerPoint, Acrobat, etc.Positive personality and energyAbility and passion to lead, mentor and onboard Design teammatesContribute and align to shared team culture and behaviorsCatalyst to make connections with other Design groupsLead + drive partnerships beyond the Design function (Marketing, Engineering, Development, etc.)Motivated and hardworking about bringing others alongExtraordinary teammate, and humble leader

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.

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.