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Sr. Product Director, Apparel Innovation Job in Beaverton, VT
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Beaverton, VT
Full-time | Development - Apparel
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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 team of apparel developers, testers, engineers and designers strive for product excellence. They obsess over Nike’s iconic silhouettes and create groundbreaking new styles. They collaborate, ideate and refine products’ construction, fit and materials. They use cutting-edge advancements in technology and sustainable design to accelerate innovation. 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.
DescriptionDirects team(s) and sets direction for team and management goals that align with company goals. Coaches staff, creates opportunities for staff development, and makes decisions on hiring, performance management, recognition and rewards. Addresses talent planning needs and challenges within area of responsibility or within pipeline to ensure future growth and/or profitability. Ensures appropriate staffing and skill mix.Ideation & Visioning - Directs the agenda for innovation and technology developments that result in growth opportunities and competitive advantages in the marketplace. Ensures ground breaking development of new ideas are consistently delivered and on track with the vision for new products for all Nike business units.Research/Engineering - accountable for producing technologies and concepts that are ready and scalable as part of long term, company wide, productdevelopment strategies. Senior member of the functional management team working closely with category, design, and manufacturing heads in developing short term and long term agenda to deliver foundational future innovation technologies for product engines.Champions new technologies and innovations both internally and externally. Acts as lead across the entire company to gain maxim utilization and of new technologies. Responsible for the direction, motivation, and development of staff. Manages Sr. Innovation Managers to ensure deliverables are met. Inspires team and facilitates collaboration across teams.QualificationsHighly developed motivational and leadership qualities demonstrated in a product innovation team.
Industry expert in ideation and research with tangible results.
Deep subject matter expert in product construction.
Possesses expert understanding in all facets of product creation to include design, development, research, engineering, materials, and manufacturing.
Proficient problem solver with the ability to deal with ambiguity.
Demonstrated skills at leading management teams with diverse expertise.
Must posses a strong client focused approach to work.
Effective project and resource management experience with proactive approach to company wide issues.
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.
Job ID 00406021
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 team of apparel developers, testers, engineers and designers strive for product excellence. They obsess over Nike’s iconic silhouettes and create groundbreaking new styles. They collaborate, ideate and refine products’ construction, fit and materials. They use cutting-edge advancements in technology and sustainable design to accelerate innovation. 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.
DescriptionDirects team(s) and sets direction for team and management goals that align with company goals. Coaches staff, creates opportunities for staff development, and makes decisions on hiring, performance management, recognition and rewards. Addresses talent planning needs and challenges within area of responsibility or within pipeline to ensure future growth and/or profitability. Ensures appropriate staffing and skill mix.Ideation & Visioning - Directs the agenda for innovation and technology developments that result in growth opportunities and competitive advantages in the marketplace. Ensures ground breaking development of new ideas are consistently delivered and on track with the vision for new products for all Nike business units.Research/Engineering - accountable for producing technologies and concepts that are ready and scalable as part of long term, company wide, productdevelopment strategies. Senior member of the functional management team working closely with category, design, and manufacturing heads in developing short term and long term agenda to deliver foundational future innovation technologies for product engines.Champions new technologies and innovations both internally and externally. Acts as lead across the entire company to gain maxim utilization and of new technologies. Responsible for the direction, motivation, and development of staff. Manages Sr. Innovation Managers to ensure deliverables are met. Inspires team and facilitates collaboration across teams.QualificationsHighly developed motivational and leadership qualities demonstrated in a product innovation team.
Industry expert in ideation and research with tangible results.
Deep subject matter expert in product construction.
Possesses expert understanding in all facets of product creation to include design, development, research, engineering, materials, and manufacturing.
Proficient problem solver with the ability to deal with ambiguity.
Demonstrated skills at leading management teams with diverse expertise.
Must posses a strong client focused approach to work.
Effective project and resource management experience with proactive approach to company wide issues.
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.
Job ID 00406021