Assistant Product Manager Footwear - Creation Center Portland

The Assistant Product Manager Footwear supports the development and execution of North American footwear product strategies within the Creation Centre Portland, part of the Brand Management & Communications team. The role drives end-to-end footwear creation, including new product concepts and Special Make-Ups (SMUs), in alignment with established category and business priorities. It works closely with Design, Development, Costing, and North America Sales and Merchandising to deliver locally relevant, innovative and commercially successful products with speed and flexibility.

• Support and manage assigned footwear creation projects from initial brief through product commercialisation, ensuring alignment with established product strategies, timelines and business objectives.
• Translate consumer insights, market trends and commercial opportunities into clear, actionable product briefs in collaboration with key stakeholders.
• Partner closely with Design and Development to create compelling footwear products, balancing consumer relevance, design intent, technical feasibility, cost and profitability.
• Support both new footwear creation and SMU initiatives, including new silhouettes, product updates and account-specific colour and material opportunities.
• Maintain product creation systems and tools with a high level of accuracy, ensuring product information is updated, complete and delivered on schedule across all key platforms.
• Maintain a strong connection with NAM consumers, keeping a pulse on footwear, fashion and cultural trends, competitive products and retail market dynamics.
• Partner with NAM Merchandising, Sales and Marketing to understand commercial priorities and translate market needs into relevant product solutions.
• Support product positioning, pricing and assortment decisions through consumer understanding, competitive analysis and commercial awareness.
• Contribute to and support the strategic category direction under the guidance of the line manager, with a strong focus on market needs, trends and business priorities.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with CCP Design, Development and cross-functional partners, and prepare and present product concepts, project updates and business recommendations to internal and external stakeholders.

• College degree in Marketing, Business, Product Design or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Proven track record of collaborative work.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly PowerPoint and Excel.
• Fluency in English.
• Strong understanding of the NAM consumer, keeping a pulse on footwear, fashion and cultural trends, competitive products and retail market dynamics.
• Ability to translate consumer insights, trends and market opportunities into clear product briefs.
• Strong organisational and project management skills.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, including the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and communicate product concepts clearly.
• Collaborative, inclusive approach with the ability to build trusted relationships across functions.
• Ability to travel as required.

• Previous experience in product management, product marketing, footwear product creation or retail.

• Hybrid work policy requiring attendance in the office Monday through Thursday, with the flexibility to work remotely on Friday each week.
• In-office attendance is required even on Friday for work requiring a high degree of collaboration or an in-person presentation.

• Robust and progressive medical coverage, including HSA (Health Savings Account) with employer funding or FSA (Flexible Spending Account) options, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage.
• Adoption support, including surrogate and fertility support.
• Short and long-term disability, and basic life and AD&D insurance.
• Enrolment in the 401k plan and Stock Purchase Plan with employer match.
• Education assistance for full-time employees.
• Generous leave policies, including 14 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Eligibility to earn an annual bonus based on company performance.
• Prorated flexible time off accruing at 0.4388 hours per day, increasing with years of service.
• Twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year and Service Time Off during milestone years.

The company believes that embedding diversity, equity and inclusion into its culture and talent processes gives employees a sense of belonging and the brand a real competitive advantage.