Footwear Product Developer: End-to-End Innovation

FashionUnited; Beaverton (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Nike in Beaverton, OR seeks a Footwear Product Developer to drive the creation process from concept through commercialization and production. You will lead decisions to meet critical dates, performance, sustainability, and profitability goals, coordinating cross-functionally for timely sample delivery.

The role requires a Master’s degree in Kinesiology or related field and 1 year of related experience, with extensive knowledge in footwear engineering, biomechanics, and testing to ensure product

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Kinesiology, Sport Product Management with 1 year of related experience.
• Footwear and hard goods engineering knowledge required.
• Experience with sustainable materials and sourcing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead product creation from concept to production for assigned models to meet dates and goals.
• Ensure on-time delivery and sample availability aligned with critical milestones.
• Collaborate with multifunctional teams to ensure manufacturability and design intent.
• Apply biomechanics and testing to validate product performance.

Skills

Footwear engineering

Pattern engineering

Product quality engineering

Cost engineering

Mold & tooling engineering

Sustainable material knowledge

Biomechanical engineering

Mechanical testing

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven validation

Education

Master’s degree in Kinesiology, Sport Product Management

Job description

Nike in Beaverton, OR seeks a Footwear Product Developer to drive the creation process from concept through commercialization and production. You will lead decisions to meet critical dates, performance, sustainability, and profitability goals, coordinating cross-functionally for timely sample delivery.

The role requires a Master’s degree in Kinesiology or related field and 1 year of related experience, with extensive knowledge in footwear engineering, biomechanics, and testing to ensure product