Lead Footwear Developer – Nike by You

NIKE, Inc. is hiring two Lead Footwear Developers for Nike by You. The role leads footwear product development projects from product creation through digital expression and product launch, partnering across design, product management, sourcing, planning, operations, engineering, and materials teams.

Who you’ll work with

As part of the Nike by You Product Development team, you will partner with Color and Material Design, Product Management, PCC/PMO, Digital Product Creation, Sourcing, Planning, and Operations. You will work within Nike’s matrixed environment to align with global footwear development, engineering, and materials standards, serving as the primary liaison between PCC/PMO partners and the PHK product team. The role reports to the Senior Manager of Product Development, Speed and Nike by You.

Who we are looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business, material development, engineering, physical sciences, or a related field; any suitable combination of education, experience, and training will be accepted.
• 6+ years of footwear product creation experience.
• Experience in engineering, material development, and footwear product testing is a plus.
• Demonstrated project management, collaboration, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication skills across functions, geographies, and leadership levels.
• Resilient leadership, tolerance for ambiguity, and the ability to adapt to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead footwear product development projects through all phases of product creation and support the digital team with product expression.
• Provide project and process direction within cross-functional product creation teams.
• Drive innovation and product initiatives across footwear dimensions and divisions.
• Apply technical knowledge across lasts, uppers, materials, tooling, costing, engineering, testing, and manufacturing.
• Evaluate and evolve engineering and material development processes.
• Build strong partnerships across global, culturally diverse teams.
• Improve product creation processes and help develop standards for speed, clarity, and execution excellence.
• Travel up to 15% as needed.

What you’ll work on

• Drive product and process excellence across assigned projects.
• Develop Nike footwear through color, material, and graphic execution.
• Solve construction and manufacturing challenges proactively.
• Manage projects through all phases to meet critical dates.
• Balance design, performance, cost, sustainability, digital expression, and product integrity.
• Partner cross-functionally to deliver consumer-relevant products.
• Partner with the digital team to create a compelling online customization experience.

NIKE, Inc. offers a total rewards package, casual work environment, diverse and inclusive culture, and professional development opportunities. The company is an equal opportunity employer and provides interview accommodations, including screen readers, sign language interpreters, captioning, and other reasonable modifications.