Product Developer - Footwear
Columbia Sportswear CompanySalary not specified
Full Time
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Footwear, Sportswear, AthleticsIndustries
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design or related field (will accept any suitable combination of education, experience, and training)
- 8+ years experience designing and developing innovative footwear and other products
- Knowledge of form, color, materials, human factors related to elevating the consumer experience
- Ability to translate consumer knowledge and insights into product solutions and narratives
- Experience in technical footwear design
- Curious observer, eager participant, and cultural sponge seeking insights to solve problems
- Expert design skills with highly creative problem solving to create innovative product solutions
- Design versatility to create visually stunning and industry-leading product through deeply resonating stories across sport performance and sport lifestyle footwear
- Thrives on team collaboration and building new working relationships
- Project management skills, strategic thinking, and ability to work through ambiguity to lead teams to successful project completion from concept to reality
- Experience and/or interest in managing, mentoring, and onboarding design teammates (role has direct reports)
Responsibilities
- Lead or participate in Key Brand and Footwear Initiatives from design through execution
- Champion a culturally connected vision with emphasis on product design integrity, forward-thinking innovation, industry-leading quality, and product performance
- Bring to life the seasonal creative direction through footwear product design, future-forward trends, and innovations
- Work with Senior Design Director and category Product Manager partners to create groundbreaking footwear across categories (training, running, basketball, classics, modern lifestyle, sandals)
- Work with crossfunctional teammates to create innovative designs
- Communicate concepts and consumer insights to internal and external audiences
- Finalize tech packages and proactively follow the execution of all product details, including construction, color, form, style, detail, fit, performance, and cost/value requirements
- Review all samples and clearly communicate changes required
- Represent design within large crossfunctional project teams (engineers, researchers, scientists, marketing, testing, sustainability, materials, costing, etc.)
- Collaborate within the design community (industrial designers, materials, color, graphics, computational, etc.)
- Manage, mentor, and onboard design teammates (direct reports)
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 work?
This information is not specified in the job description.
What key skills are required for the Senior Manager role?
The role requires expert design skills, highly creative problem solving, project management skills, strategic thinking, and the ability to work through ambiguity.
What is the company culture like at Nike Design?
Nike's design teams include artists, inventors, and specialists who chase curiosities, collaborate in teams, and focus on innovation, athlete experience, modern style, and reducing environmental impact.
What makes a strong candidate for this Senior Manager position?
A strong candidate is a curious observer and cultural sponge who excels in team collaboration, creative problem-solving, and leading projects from concept to reality across footwear categories.
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