Product Developer - Footwear
Columbia Sportswear CompanySalary not specified
Full Time
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Footwear, SportswearIndustries
Requirements
- Astute product professional with a keen product eye, assertive nature, and strong business acumen
- Ability to work in a highly matrixed organization, with strong relationship management and influencing skills
- Understanding of the industry, marketplace, and consumer, with a keen eye for sneaker culture, street fashion, high fashion, sport, and youth culture
- Inherent connection to the needs, wants, and influences of young Generation Z and early Alpha Generation consumers
- Experience working on power footwear franchises (preferred)
- Actively contributes to an environment of inclusion and trust, seeks out different perspectives in a truth-seeking manner
- Works as one team, holding self and others accountable to meet commitments, and driving impact for the consumer
- Delivers results with clarity and accountability
Responsibilities
- Breathe new life into current product offerings and cultivate future opportunities for footwear platforms to fuel lifestyle and performance businesses
- Work directly with Footwear Innovation and Sport teams to support the shared vision of Footwear Product Creation
- Bring the first spark of a product idea to set Product Creation functions into motion
- Collaborate tightly with the innovation team to influence and drive the long-term innovation roadmap, ensuring footwear models pioneer new spaces
- Employ the right consumer narrative, embellishments, comfort, and style to drive newness in product lifecycle
- Serve as subject matter expert for FW Platforms, the footwear product creation process, and spokesperson for all FW Platform endeavors
- Drive all stages of the product creation process, from uncovering consumer and marketplace insights to presenting finalized footwear concepts
- Create product briefs, analyze business metrics, research consumer and marketplace trends, and co-author the line plan
- Collaborate with Design, Development, and Merchandising teammates to create industry-leading sneakers
- Lead by example and work with category team members to achieve business results related to revenue growth, profitability, pricing margins, and style/SKU productivity
- Monitor progress against objectives, adjust plans as needed, and ensure hitting cost/margin targets on styles
Skills
Product Management
Platform Management
Trend Forecasting
Consumer Insights
Business Acumen
Relationship Management
Influencing Skills
Footwear Innovation
Sneaker Culture
Street Fashion
Youth Culture
Market Analysis
Franchise Management
Nike
Designs and sells athletic footwear and apparel
About Nike
Nike designs, manufactures, and sells a variety of footwear, apparel, equipment, and accessories aimed at athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and everyday consumers. Their products are created to be stylish and performance-oriented, catering to the needs of a diverse clientele. Nike operates through multiple sales channels, including retail stores, online platforms, and third-party retailers, and enhances its brand image through endorsements from well-known athletes and sports teams. A key aspect of Nike's approach is its membership program, which offers exclusive access to products and content, fostering a deeper connection with consumers. Unlike many competitors, Nike places a strong emphasis on sustainability and corporate responsibility, integrating these values into its operations and product development. The company's goal is to continue growing by creating products that resonate with consumers while promoting positive social and environmental impact.
Beaverton, OregonHeadquarters
1964Year Founded
IPOCompany Stage
Consumer Software, Social Impact, Consumer GoodsIndustries
10,001+Employees