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Laceless Design

Footwear Developer I

Baltimore, OH · On-site

$65K - $90K/yr

Lead and manage multiple projects from Brief stage through Design, Development, Costing and ... Footwear, * Biomechanical/Industrial/or Chemical Engineering or a related field preferred.

Oboz Footwear

Senior Footwear Designer

Bozeman, MT · On-site

$104K - $111K/yr

Partner with Product Management, Development, and Design Engineering to ensure design intent ... footwear, industrial design, or performance equipment. * Strong sketching and drafting skills ...

Nike

Footwear Product Developer

Beaverton, OR · On-site

... Management and 1 year of experience in the job offered or a product-related occupation. Position requires: • Footwear and Hard Goods Chemical Engineering • Footwear and Hard Goods Pattern ...

Nike

Senior FW Product Manager - Basketball

Beaverton, OR · On-site

$131K - $173K/yr

The team of footwear developers, testers, engineers and designers strive for product excellence ... As a member of NIKE's Footwear Product Management team, you'll drive all stages of the product ...

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How much do manager footwear engineering jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for manager footwear engineering in the United States is $146,868.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $116,500.00 and $173,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Manager Footwear Engineering vs Footwear Design Manager?

AspectManager Footwear EngineeringFootwear Design Manager
Primary FocusProduct development, manufacturing processes, technical specificationsDesign concepts, aesthetic appeal, creative direction
Required SkillsEngineering knowledge, technical skills, project managementDesign expertise, creativity, trend awareness
Work EnvironmentManufacturing facilities, R&D labs, technical teamsDesign studios, creative teams, marketing departments
Common CertificationsEngineering degrees, product development certificationsDesign degrees, fashion or product design certifications

While both roles are essential in footwear companies, Manager Footwear Engineering focuses on technical development and manufacturing processes, whereas Footwear Design Manager emphasizes creative design and aesthetic direction. Understanding these differences helps in choosing the right career path or job search focus within the footwear industry.

What is a footwear engineer?

A footwear engineer designs, develops, and tests shoes and related products, focusing on comfort, durability, and performance. They often use CAD software and materials science knowledge to create prototypes and improve manufacturing processes.

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Infographic showing various Manager Footwear Engineering job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 86% Full Time, 13% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $146,868 per year, or $70.6 per hour.

Lead Designer, Footwear & Apparel Expression, Nike Basketball Signature Athlete

Beaverton, OR • On-site

Nike
Retail • 10K+ employees
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Full-time

Re-posted 18 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Create concepts and develop designs for color, materials, and graphics for Nike Basketball signature athlete products.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to elevate new techniques and narratives that influence product expressions.

  • Partner with stakeholders throughout the product creation process to bring the vision for Nike Basketball products to life.

Nike rating

7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 276 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We're looking for an exceptional Lead Designer, Footwear and Apparel Expression (Color, Graphics, Materials), who can bring experience, creative problem-solving, and a clear point of view to help shape what's next for Nike Basketball.
Inspired by the signature athlete, you'll help define the visual expression of Nike Basketball across footwear and apparel-bringing together sport, style, and performance in a modern, meaningful way. This role requires broad exploration, thoughtful curation, and a clear creative point of view.
The ideal teammate is a visionary designer with exceptional taste, a refined aesthetic perspective, and a deep commitment to craft. They pursue elevated solutions with a sharp eye for detail, proportion, and storytelling, creating products that resonate with consumers on and off the court. With strong cultural awareness and an understanding of emerging trends, they will shape distinctive expressions that raise the bar for creativity, desirability, and aesthetic excellence.
  • Bachelor's degree in Design or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training.
  • At least 5-6 years in design or related field.
  • Exceptional knowledge of design, art, and fashion, as well as passion for sport and youth culture
  • Ability to translate consumer knowledge and insights into creative solutions and narratives.
  • Ability to articulate design intent and strategy
  • Strong Photoshop, Illustrator skills
  • Solid knowledge of manufacturing processes and materials
  • Must be able to generate a broad range of concepts and solutions for each project
  • Experienced with presentation programs: Keynote, PowerPoint, Acrobat, etc.
  • Contribute and align to shared team culture and behaviors
  • Motivated and hardworking about bringing others along
  • Collaborator with skill in connecting the dots
  • Speaks up with courage for self and the team
  • Open-minded, good listener, receptive to candid feedback and diverse points of view
  • Being a hooper is not a requirement but being passionate and curious to learn about basketball and the athlete* is.

*If you have a body, you are an athlete
**TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE, YOU MUST PROVIDE A DESIGN PORTFOLIO (UPLOAD A PDF OR PROVIDE A URL AND PASSWORD IF APPLICABLE)
WHO YOU'LL WORK WITH
As a Lead Designer in Expression (Color Materials and Graphics) you will be working hand in hand with a large project team of different professionals (engineers, researchers, scientists, marketing, testing, sustainability, materials, costing, etc.), and collaborate within the design community (concept, footwear, apparel designers. This role reports directly to the Senior Design Manager, Footwear and Apparel Expression.
WHAT YOU'LL WORK ON
Is that you? If so, you will be creating concepts and developments on a range of color, materials, graphic designs for the basketball signature athlete. You will work on elevating new techniques and narratives to influence new product expressions.
Your goal is to aim for product excellence by partnering with key stakeholders cross-functionally on the product creations process, and help bring the vision for the future of Nike Basketball products to life.
You will unleash creativity with a focus on industry leading design as well as leveraging consumer insights to inform our creative response. The daily responsibilities of this role are wide-ranging, ambitious, and dynamic.
We offer a number of accommodations to complete our interview process including screen readers, sign language interpreters, accessible and single location for in-person interviews, closed captioning, and other reasonable modifications as needed. If you discover, as you navigate our application process, that you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please complete the Candidate Accommodation Request Form.

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