Senior Manager, Product Design CTM - Converse

About the role

Nike's Converse RPC team in Greater China is looking for a Senior Manager, Footwear Design to lead a cross-functional design organization and drive the end-to-end creative vision for footwear. The role defines product direction, elevates design excellence and turns consumer and cultural insights into scalable business impact, while staying aligned with Converse global design direction.

Key responsibilities

• Define and lead the design strategy for footwear in Greater China, aligning local consumer insights with global brand direction
• Drive the creation of innovative, scalable footwear franchises and collections for Sports, Streetwear and Lifestyle consumers
• Lead and mentor a team of designers, setting a high bar for creativity, execution and design excellence
• Translate consumer, cultural and market insights into clear design direction and product narratives
• Partner with Product, Merchandising, Development and Marketing to ensure end-to-end product success
• Oversee the full creative process from concept to final product, ensuring quality and timeline adherence
• Present design strategies and concepts to senior leadership and influence business decisions
• Drive innovation in design processes, tools and storytelling, including digital and 3D capabilities where relevant

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Product Design, Industrial Design or a related field
• 10-12+ years of experience in footwear/product design, with leadership experience
• Proven track record of leading teams and delivering commercially successful products or franchises
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills across multiple levels and geographies
• Fluent working English; bilingualism preferred
• Ability to travel about 20%

Required skills

• Design strategy and creative vision, with a portfolio showing premium product creation
• Understanding of consumer insights, cultural trends and market dynamics (China preferred)
• Storytelling and presentation skills, with experience engaging senior leadership
• Familiarity with digital design tools; exposure to 3D/AI design tools is a plus