Lead, Product Developer, Jordan Footwear

Who You’ll Work With

This role sits within the Jordan Footwear Development team at Nike World Headquarters in Beaverton. Working in close partnership with Design, Product Management, Engineering, Materials, and Factory Product Creation teams, this role reports to the Senior Footwear Product Development Director and serves as a key connector across the Jordan Brand matrix and global manufacturing partners.

Who We Are Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training
• Minimum of 6 years of applicable footwear product development experience
• Proven project management and cross-functional leadership experience
• Strong communication and influencing skills with senior leaders and global partners

What You’ll Work On

• Drive product and process excellence across complex Jordan footwear projects, translating ideas into scalable, athlete-driven product
• From early concepts through commercialization, you’ll balance craft, performance, cost, and sustainability while keeping teams aligned and moving forward
• Lead footwear projects from 2D design through 3D prototyping and final commercialization
• Partner daily with Design, Engineering, Materials, and Factory teams to deliver product excellence
• Recommend materials, components, and constructions that meet performance and craftsmanship standards
• Manage timelines, gates, and critical dates across the full product creation process
• Solve construction, tooling, and manufacturing challenges proactively
• Ensure products are ready for scale manufacturing while meeting Jordan quality standards