Senior Manager, Kids Footwear Design & Strategy

Nike Inc; Beaverton (OR); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Nike Inc. is seeking a Sr. Manager, Kids Footwear to shape the creative direction and execution of Jordan Kids Footwear. This leader will guide seasonal and long-term concepts, ensuring the work aligns with Nike's brand strategy while expanding reach to athletes and consumers.

You will translate consumer insights into product direction, lead a multidisciplinary team, and maintain product storytelling and design rigor across initiatives. A strong portfolio and leadership experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Product Design or related field.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating research, concept development and execution.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to translate insights into product direction.
• Excellent collaboration across functions.
• Entrepreneurial and innovative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Direct the design and development of Kids Footwear concepts and seasonal assortments.
• Translate insights and consumer behavior into accessible and inspiring products.
• Define and maintain Product Direction for Kids Footwear with senior leadership.
• Lead designers through world-building, visual frameworks, narrative tools, and design systems.
• Collaborate with merchandising, product development, materials, color, and brand partners for alignment.
• Drive the seasonal process through briefs, reviews, prototyping, refinement and cross-functional alignment.
• Maintain clarity and quality across multiple projects and prioritize long-term initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Product design

Portfolio

Consumer insights

Collaboration

Communication

Mentoring

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Product Design or related field

Job description

Nike Inc. is seeking a Sr. Manager, Kids Footwear to shape the creative direction and execution of Jordan Kids Footwear. This leader will guide seasonal and long-term concepts, ensuring the work aligns with Nike's brand strategy while expanding reach to athletes and consumers.

You will translate consumer insights into product direction, lead a multidisciplinary team, and maintain product storytelling and design rigor across initiatives. A strong portfolio and leadership experience are essential.