Senior Product Developer - NSW Energy Footwear

Nike’s Product Creation team in Nike Sportswear (NSW) is looking for a Senior Footwear Product Developer to help turn new footwear concepts into commercially ready products. In this onsite role based in Beaverton, OR, United States, you’ll guide footwear creation from brief through commercialization, partnering across functions to keep projects aligned with design intent and business targets.

Working as part of the Asterisk Team in NSW, you’ll bring new footwear designs to life ahead of mainstream trends while strengthening existing franchises. The role emphasizes practical technical decision-making, fast iteration, and cross-functional collaboration as you deliver on time and meet requirements for performance, cost, profitability, and sustainability.

What You’ll Work On

• Bring new footwear designs to life ahead of mainstream trends and strengthen existing franchises.
• Use alternative approaches to bring products to market quickly in a dynamic, continuously evolving creation environment.
• Focus exclusively on footwear product creation, from brief through commercialization.
• Early in development, provide cross-functional teams with recommendations and technical expertise on construction techniques, materials, tooling, cost, and project plans.
• Pursue product excellence through premium fit, quality, and craftsmanship while supporting profitability.

Who You’ll Work With

• Serve as the key point of contact for teammates in Asia during development and commercialization.
• Collaborate with Product Testing, Material Design, Material Development, Product Design, Product Management, and Sourcing Managers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Product Development, Engineering, Manufacturing, Marketing, or Industrial Design; or an equivalent combination of education, experience, or training.
• Minimum 3 years directly applicable work experience.
• Communication and influencing skills that enable effective interaction with leadership and cross-functional product creation team members.
• Knowledge of footwear manufacturing technologies and equipment, tooling, and materials is highly preferred.
• Proven project management experience related to product creation or manufacturing.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Product Development, Engineering, Manufacturing, Marketing or Industrial Design.

Benefits

• Generous total rewards package
• Casual work environment
• Diverse and inclusive culture
• Electric atmosphere for professional development

How the Hiring Process Works

1. Apply: Review job descriptions, departments, and teams to discover the role for you.
2. Meet a recruiter or take an assessment: If selected for a corporate role, a recruiter will reach out to start your interview process and be your main contact. For retail roles, you’ll complete an interactive assessment with a chat and quizzes that takes about 10-20 minutes.
3. Interview: Prepare by researching the role and understanding what Nike is looking for, so you can confidently discuss your background.