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Product Manager - Retail Product Lines 1On-Site

LocationOne Bowerman Dr, Beaverton, OR, USA
Work TypeContract/Temp
Positions1 Position
  • Storytelling
  • Product creation
  • Retail
  • Consumer Insights
  • Fashion Apparel
  • Sport Knowledge
  • sportswear
  • Product Management
  • product line manager
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Onsite: Mon-Fri

Category: Product Design and Development
  • Innovative Technology; High Quality Products, Self-Empowerment
  • Globally Responsible; Sustainable Products, Diversity of Thought
  • Celebration of Sports; If You Have a Body, You are an Athlete

Title: Product Manager - Retail Product Lines 1

Location: Beaverton, OR

Duration: 3 months contract

NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world's best athletes. It is a place to explore potential, obliterate boundaries 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 Nike, it’s about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.

WHO YOU ARE

You’re obsessed with product. You understand athletes, trends, and the competitive landscape, and you’re energized by turning insights into the next great piece of Nike apparel. You’re organized, curious, collaborative, and ready to learn the full lifecycle of product creation—from concept to line plan to go‑to‑market.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

1. Support the Seasonal Line Plan

  • Partner with the Product Line Manager to build and maintain the seasonal apparel line.
  • Track style counts, margin targets, pricing ladders, and category architecture.
  • Ensure the line reflects consumer insights, marketplace needs, and Nike brand direction.

2. Drive Product Creation Milestones

  • Manage data accuracy in PLM systems (style setup, BOMs, pricing, attributes).
  • Support key gates: concept, design handoff, proto reviews, line adoption, and final confirmation.
  • Coordinate with Design, Development, Merchandising, and Materials teams to keep product on track.

3. Consumer & Marketplace Insights

  • Analyze athlete feedback, retail trends, competitive product, and consumer behavior.

4. Cross‑Functional Collaboration

  • Work closely with Design to ensure product briefs are clear, actionable, and aligned with strategy.
  • Partner with Development to track prototypes, fit sessions, costing, and material choices.
  • Support Merchandising and Sales with product knowledge, storytelling, and GTM tools.

5. Product Data & Business Readiness

  • Maintain accurate product information across systems and tools.
  • Support pricing strategy, margin analysis, and SKU efficiency.
  • Prepare materials for line reviews, assortment meetings, and leadership presentations.

WHAT YOU BRING

Required

  • 1+ years of experience in product creation, merchandising, or related fields.
  • Strong analytical skills and comfort with data tools (Excel/Sheets, PLM systems).
  • Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
  • Curiosity about apparel construction, materials, and performance innovation.
  • Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.

Preferred

  • Experience in apparel, sportswear, or consumer goods.
  • Understanding of athlete needs, sport culture, and Nike’s brand voice.
  • Passion for product storytelling and consumer‑first thinking.