Expert Product Line Manager Jordan NA Local Creation Apparel
- Beaverton, USA
- Full time
- Competitive
- 29th May 2026
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Become a Part of the NIKE, Inc. Team
NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world’s best athletes. It’s a place where passionate individuals come together to create the future of sport. We are unapologetic about who we are and what we’re after—bringing innovation and inspiration to every athlete* in the world. We look for athletes who can push boundaries, elevate our potential and continue leading us to greatness. The next tastemakers, playmakers, risk takers and glue players. Are you game?
WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH
In this role, you will report directly to the Senior DirectorofProduct, North America Local Creation Apparel.You willbe a leader on the team, focused onconsumer groups and sports, with anemphasis on streetwear. You willact asa key point of integration between North America Local Creation, Global Jordan, and North America Marketplace partners.
You will work closely with Design, Development, Merchandising, Sales, and Brand partners, while alsorepresentingNorth America Local Creation in ongoing collaboration with Global Jordan and Jordan NA Marketplace teams. This role requiresa high levelof independence, sound judgment, and professionalism, with the ability to navigate complexity, evolving strategy, and multiple stakeholder perspectives.
You will be a critical connector across teams, helping drive clarity, alignment, and trust while elevating how Jordan Apparel shows up for the North America consumer.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We’relooking for an Expert Product Line Manager to join the North America Local Creation Jordan Apparel team. This roleis designedfora highly experiencedproduct leader with deep fluency in the Jordan brand, consumer, and marketplace, and a strong point of view grounded in trend, taste, and cultural relevance.
The ideal candidate brings exceptional understanding of streetwear, sport culture, and the Jordan brand ethos, along with the ability to translate that insight into distinctive, compelling product for a defined consumer and marketplace segment. Youare energizedby creatingproductthatdrivesboth energy and differentiation in the market, whileremainingaligned toaglobal strategy that is actively evolving.
This role requires a high degree ofcross functionalpartnership and personal accountability. You will be expected to drive clarity where there has been ambiguity, enforce process with intention, and continuously improve inputs and outputs to enable better outcomes across teams. You know when to push for what the consumer and brand need, and when to compromise to keep progress moving forward.
You are polished, professional, and self-directed—comfortablerepresentingNorth America Local Creation in complex conversations with senior partners, and trusted self-starter. Youdemonstratestrong judgment, communicate with credibility, and bring a calm,solutions-orientedapproach to navigating competing priorities.
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Retail Merchandising, or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education,experience,and training.
8+ years of relevant experience in apparel product creation, product line management, or a related discipline
Deepexpertisein the Jordan brand, consumer, and cultural landscape, with strong sensitivity to trend, taste, and streetwear
Proven ability to create distinctive,consumer ledproduct that balances global strategy with local marketplace opportunity
Experience working across complex, matrixed organizations with multiple senior stakeholders
Strong judgment anddecision makingskills, including knowing when to push for clarity and when to adapt or compromise
Demonstrated ability to drive process discipline while continuously improving how work gets done
High levelof professionalism, polish, and credibility whenrepresentingteams and work
Strong communication, storytelling, and influence skills across internal and external partners
Comfortoperatingindependently, leading throughexpertise, and holding accountability for outcomes in ambiguous environments
WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON
Youwill own theend-to-endproductdirection, briefing, and execution of Jordan Apparel for the North America consumer. You will translate deep consumer understanding, trend, and brand insight into clear product direction that balances global strategy with local marketplace opportunity.
You will playa central rolein strengthening how teams worktogether—driving clarity across processes, improving quality and consistency of inputs and outputs, and helping align partners toward shared goals. You will activelyidentifyopportunities to improve how productis created, delivered,and sold inwith a focus on achieving better outcomes across the product lifecycle.
This role requires strong judgment, confidence, and influence. You will navigate moments of tension, ambiguity, and change, making thoughtful decisions about when to push, when to adjust, and how to keep the work moving forward with integrity and intent. Your leadership willbe reflectednot through people management, but through the quality, energy, and impact of the product and partnerships you steward.
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 an equal opportunity employer. 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.
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