Lead, Product Developer, Jordan Footwear

Who You’ll Work WithThis 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 ForJordan Brand is looking for a Lead Footwear Product Developer who brings craft, clarity, and leadership to the heart of product creation. This person is a trusted driver of footwear development, combining strong technical knowledge with disciplined project management and collaborative influence. They move seamlessly between vision and execution—guiding teams through complex decisions while protecting design intent, performance, and craftsmanship. A natural problem solver and clear communicator, they thrive in fast‑paced environments, adapt quickly to shifting timelines, and lead with confidence and curiosity. They understand how to navigate cross‑functional and global partnerships, instill trust across teams, and push product excellence forward in every phase of development.Open to work in Beaverton, OregonMinimum of 6 years of applicable footwear product development experienceBachelor’s degree in a related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and trainingProven project management and cross‑functional leadership experienceStrong communication and influencing skills with senior leaders and global partnersWhat You’ll Work OnYou will 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 commercializationPartner daily with Design, Engineering, Materials, and Factory teams to deliver product excellenceRecommend materials, components, and constructions that meet performance and craftsmanship standardsManage timelines, gates, and critical dates across the full product creation processSolve construction, tooling, and manufacturing challenges proactivelyEnsure products are ready for scale manufacturing while meeting Jordan quality standardsWe offer a number of accommodations to complete our interview process including screen readers, sign language interpreters, accessible and single location for in-person interviews, closed captioning, and other reasonable modifications as needed. If you discover, as you navigate our application process, that you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please complete the Candidate Accommodation Request Form.