Become a Part of the NIKE, Inc. Team

NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world’s best athletes. It is a place to explore potential, obliterate boundaries and push out the edges of what can be. The company looks for people who can grow, think, dream and create. Its culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding imagination. The brand seeks achievers, leaders and visionaries. At NIKE, Inc. it’s about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.

The first spark of a product idea sets the NIKE, Inc. Product team into motion. The team of developers, testers, engineers, designers and managers obsess over Nike’s iconic silhouettes and create groundbreaking new styles. They collaborate, ideate and refine products’ construction, fit and materials. They maintain a keen understanding of consumer and market trends. They skillfully operate at the intersection of buyer needs, technical feasibility and business objectives. And they work lockstep with Merchandising, Design, Manufacturing and others to produce the final result: products that reflect the soul of sport and inspire athletes to reach new levels of performance.

WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

This individual will work with cross functional footwear partners, sports marketing and athlete ecosystems to deliver footwear for the world’s best athletes on their sport’s biggest stages. 

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for someone who is passionate about collaborating with a diverse, cross-functional teams to ensure we are building footwear to the exact specifications for the world’s best athletes. 

This individual will be charged with communicating directly with professional athletes and their ecosystem to understand athlete preferences and needs in their performance footwear, engaging cross-functional footwear experts throughout the process.

In addition to the above, this individual will also manage the product creation process from brief to box for all non-retail colorways in their identified sport. This will include everything from team bank promo, to 1 of 1 athlete PEs for key sport moments. 

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education, experience or training

A minimum of 6 years directly relevant work experience

Someone who is deeply passionate about Footwear and athlete performance

Proven track record of leading high performing collaborative teams

Demonstrated ability of excellent written and verbal communication, including presenting

Must be available to travel up to 25% of the time

WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON

This specific Athlete Footwear Manager will be responsible for promo footwear creation in the NBA and NCAA.

You’ll work directly with Leagues, Teams, Colleges and Athletes to both build athlete specific footwear and tell unique color stories that align to our inline partners’ business objectives.

Lead cross functional meetings for both NBA and NCAA footwear to ensure collaboration and alignment from brief to the field. 

You will work in the fastest footwear creation engine at Nike – Reacting to key market trends, sport moments and athlete requests.

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.