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Nike Senior Manager, Product Trend, Global - Converse in Boston, Massachusetts
Become part of the Converse Team
Converse is a place to explore potential, break barriers and push out the edges of what can be. The company looks for people who can grow, think, dream and create. Its culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding imagination. The brand seeks achievers, leaders and visionaries. At Converse, it’s about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving world to make things better as a team.
The Product Creation and Merchandising team has a one-team mentality across a multitude of specialties- Trend and Concept, Footwear Design, Product and Consumer Merchandising, Product Development and Business Operations- collectively driven to deliver the Converse consumers with the best products possible and advance the independent spirit of youth.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We’re looking for a Senior Manager of Product Trend who has a strong understanding of fashion industry trends with an emphasis on footwear. Through continued research and consumer connection, you will balance both the art and science of trend forecasting to accurately identify patterns used to inform global direction. Confident, passionate and inspiring presentation skills are deeply valued. This influential leader must be highly motivated and organized with the ability to lead a distributed team and work on multiple projects at once!
WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON
If this is you, you will help fuel our product creation teams with relevant intel to make the most informed decisions for future seasons. This role must demonstrate excellent research and analytical skills with the ability to interpret, edit, and apply trend data into compelling, brand right content to guide our product creation teams. Excellent communication skills will be crucial as this role works with both internal and external partners / agencies. You will work closely with Trend and Concept leadership to set product trend direction for Design as well as test concepts before they go to market, informing multiple tracks of creation where applicable. Ability to travel both domestically and globally is vital.
WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH
This role will report to the Director, Trend & Concept, Global, working within a team of specialists who translate trend knowledge into our overarching creative direction. Reporting to you is our Product Trend Geography Leads who ensure we keep a pulse on what is happening globally. The Trend and Concept Team, which this role sits within, is a centralized team with cross functional reach- working closely with the product creation teams, adjacently with our quantitative insights strategy team, and cross INC with Nike trend and insights teams. This team works with both internal and external partners / agencies / consumers.
WHAT YOU BRING
Must have a bachelors degree and a minimum of 8+ years experience in trend forecasting (Note: One of the following alternatives may be accepted: PhD or Law + 6 yrs; Masters + 7 yrs; Associates degree + 9yrs; High School + 10 yrs)
Must have experience mentoring or leading others
Passion for trend research with a discerning eye for style and consumer behaviors
Clear and inspiring communicator
Organized and able to multi task projects
Experience working with consumer focus groups and research agencies
Ability to forecast future trends up to 2 years from market
Ability to work across multiple time zones, in person and over Zoom
Ability to travel both domestically and globally
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 committed to employing a diverse workforce. 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. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
NIKE, Inc. is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, protected veteran status, or disability. NIKE is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call +1 503-671-4156 and let us know the nature of your request, your location and your contact information.