Nike
Location
Beaverton, OR | United States
Job description
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.
This role is a part of the Global Product Management Team, which is responsible for driving the product creation & development strategy for a crucial part of the Nike Sportswear Men’s Apparel product line. Responsibilities of our team include obsessing the needs of the Sportswear Consumer, capturing and translating insights into actionable product briefs, and collaborating with various partners to drive the product development process.
For Nike Sportswear, everything begins and ends with the consumer! The Lead Product Line Manager (PLM) will need to understand our consumer, have a passion for sport style, stay on top of the latest fashion/market trends, identify marketplace opportunities, be an expert in partnering cross-functionally, and be able to craft the right product line strategies to serve consumers and grow the business. They will blend art with science to bring the Nike Sportswear vision to life in our physical and digital retail environments to ensure a premium Brand and consumer experience.
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
As the Lead PLM for Men's Sportswear Apparel, you will be responsible for all Product Line Management deliverables for the Sport Style Innovation collection. You will work closely with a variety of important partners and critical cross-functional teams to align on end-to-end strategies and processes that best serve the consumer. You'll spend time working with and crafting product for Lifestyle Consumers to continue pushing Nike Sportswear Apparel into the future. You will need to ensure that you are driving all areas of the creation process to meet key deliverables each season across a multitude of calendars and timelines.
We are seeking someone with outstanding product, fashion & trend knowledge, with a passion for apparel product and serving Consumers. It is critical to be an expert at collaboration and enjoy working among various teams. This person needs to have an astute passion for apparel, effective verbal/written communication skills, great presentation skills, the ability to navigate and thrive in a fast-paced environment, and excellent attention to detail.
WHAT WILL YOU WORK ON?
You will work daily with our design, development, brand, and merchandising teams to create compelling apparel collections seasonally. You will also work closely with the balance of Men’s SSI – apparel collections, Men’s Classics apparel and Men’s footwear to develop line plans and implement future product apparel strategies. You will be seen as a leader for the business, expected to keep projects on task and communicate regularly to both internal and external partners. You will work closely with your triad team each week to deliver on product creation calendar timelines, including product briefs, design reviews, external partner reviews and approvals, and sample order management and deadlines.
WHO WILL YOU WORK WITH?
WHAT YOU WILL BRING?
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, 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.
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