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, 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. Apparel Product Creation team into motion. The cross functional Apparel Product Creation team consistently strive for product excellence. They obsess every detail, while collaborating, ideating and refining the product’s construction, fit and style. They use groundbreaking advancements in technology and sustainable design to accelerate innovation. And they work in lockstep with Merchandising, Design, Manufacturing and others to produce the final result: products that reflect the soul of our brand and inspire athletes to reach new levels of performance.

As a member of NIKE’s Lifestyle Apparel Product Leadership team, you'll drive all stages of the product creation process, from uncovering sharp consumer and marketplace insights to presenting finalized concepts. You'll be responsible for creating product briefs, analyzing business metrics, researching consumer and marketplace trends, implementing the line plan, and collaborating with Design, Development & Merchandising teammates to create industry leading product portfolios.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for a Product Director for Men’s Lifestyle Apparel – Modern/Life! This role leads product strategy and product creation to build industry-defining apparel that encourages movement and style for every athlete globally. This role manages some of Nike Inc’s most iconic and equitable Apparel franchises. This individual will possess a strong strategic vision, excellent communication skills, and be adept at effectively influencing others. Ideal candidates should embody a balance of art and science, possessing equally strong product aesthetics and business insight.

WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON

If this is you, you will lead the team for our Modern Lifestyle product through the briefing and commercialization of a seasonal product line that advances the Men’s Apparel strategy and delivers against financial targets. You will be responsible for leading, mentoring, inspiring, engaging, and empowering a diverse group of product creation experts to achieve their personal best and implement at a very high level! To achieve success, we work across the enterprise to connect strategies to those of partner organizations and functions. Throughout a season you will collaborate on strategy and line planning, lead the creation and presentation of product briefs, participate in design and prototype reviews, and present compelling presentations to gain agreement from downstream partners. Strong leadership and an in-depth understanding of the product creation process are needed.

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH

This role reports to the VP of Men’s Lifestyle Apparel and will lead a team of functional experts. Key partners include Merchandising, Design, Technical Design, Marketing, Product Developers, Margin Planning, Sourcing and Costing. This is a highly matrixed organization, and this person will regularly present to large audiences including senior leadership. You will give a deep knowledge of the consumer, industry, competition, and global marketplace. As the hub of the cross-functional creation team, your partners and teammates appreciate your ability to bring process clarity, a solution-oriented approach, and positive energy to a large and diverse group.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Passion for Lifestyle Apparel
• Bachelor's degree and 10 years’ experience in a product, merchandising, buying, sales, trend, or style-related field, or a combination of relevant education, experience, and training
• Strong understanding of consumer, marketplace, competition, and industry trends.
• Ability to lead and influence a team and enable collaborative working relationships
• Excellent leadership skills and a consistent record of developing top talent
• High-level product foresight / aesthetic sensibility
• Business insight & strong analytical abilities
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Necessary Skills/Tools: Visual Tool Creation (Keynote/Miro), Excel Skills, Retail Math

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

NIKE, Inc. is a growth company that looks for team members to grow with it. Nike offers a generous total rewards package, 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