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
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
What is the employment type for this position?
This is a full-time position.
Is this role remote or does it require office presence?
This information is not specified in the job description.
What key skills are required for the Lead, FW Platform Management role?
The role requires astute product professionalism, keen product eye, assertive nature, strong business acumen, relationship management and influencing skills in a matrixed organization, and understanding of industry, marketplace, consumer trends including sneaker culture and Gen Z/Alpha preferences.
What is the company culture like at Nike for this team?
The culture emphasizes inclusion and trust, seeking different perspectives, working as one team with accountability, delivering results with clarity, thinking big, breaking barriers, and innovating for consumers.
What makes a strong candidate for this Lead role at Nike?
A strong candidate has experience with power footwear franchises, deep connection to Gen Z and Alpha consumers, ability to collaborate with innovation teams, influence long-term roadmaps, and bring product ideas that drive innovation.
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