Product Design And Development - Product Manager - Specialized 5

Job Details: Job Title: Product Line Manager Footwear (Core Running) Location: Beaverton, OR Duration: 2 Months Type: Full-Time, Contract

Description: A global athletic brand is looking for a Product Line Manager to join the Footwear Creation process, primarily focused on Core Running. In this role, you will lead both the creation and expression (color, material, and graphics) workflow through data management and effective collaboration across cross-functional partners. You will craft insightful and inspiring seasonal color, material, and graphic briefs, analyze consumer and competitive trends, collect insights via focus groups, and define success with cross-functional teammates. You will ensure accuracy of information in key systems, manage samples, participate in meetings, and provide clear communication to guide teams through critical checkpoints. You will collaborate with Product Management, Design, Tech Development, and Merchandising teammates to create industry-best footwear with world-class performance and storytelling.

Top 5-7 Skills:

1. Footwear creation process knowledge (from brief to final product approval)

2. Color, material, and graphic (CMG) strategy and brief development

3. Consumer trend analysis and competitive market research

4. Cross-functional collaboration (Product Management, Design, Tech Development, Merchandising)

5. Data management and system accuracy

6. Sample management

7. Strong organizational and communication skills

Requirements for the role:

• Strong understanding of footwear creation, trends in color and material

• Ability to craft insightful and inspiring seasonal color, material, and graphic briefs

• Experience analyzing consumer and competitive trends in the market

• Ability to collect insights via focus groups and translate into product direction

• Strong organizational and communication skills

• Collaborative, team-oriented approach

• Ability to deliver on key dates and manage multiple priorities

• Experience managing samples and ensuring accuracy in key systems

• Passion for footwear and consumer insights

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Merchandising, Marketing, or a related field (preferred)

• 3 5+ years of experience in product line management, merchandising, or footwear creation

• Or equivalent combination of education, experience, and training

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