Become a Part of the NIKE, Inc. Team
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, Inc. it’s about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.
WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH
Under the direction of a Senior Creative Director, you will deliver world-class design concepts that define the future of Nike retail with innovative thinking and an obsession for storytelling. Lead design teams and projects to shape materials, digital integration, brand identity, and imagery that bring store concepts and transformative environments to life year-round. You will partner with Store Concepts, Retail + Brand Marketing, Global Brand Creative Studios, Ops + Production, Geo Teams, Services & Experiences Brand, Concepts / NXT / NSRL / Nike DNA, External Architecture & Design Agencies. and cross-functional teams to translate global strategy into impactful executions that connect consumers emotionally to the brand.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We are looking for a multidisciplinary creative who shares our drive and agility to explore the new, who is passionate and determined to create boundary-breaking experiences.
WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON
You will manage, mentor and coach designers and creatives, fostering a culture of creativity, experimentation, and craft excellence in retail storytelling.
You will define and execute Nike’s environmental and 365 storytelling approach across retail environments, ensuring alignment with brand, product, and store design strategies. You will run and participate in project creative reviews and contribute to cross functional sessions, ensuring storytelling work meets Nike’s standards.
To elevate the storytelling and materials craft, you will push the boundaries of materials, finishes, and art direction to transform store concepts into immersive narratives that spark emotion and connection.
Prototype, test and scale new storytelling formats, immersive experiences, and cross-platform narratives that connect consumers to sport, culture, and product.
Keep Nike at the forefront of visual, cultural, and innovation trends by mining insights, scouting new creative talent and external partners.
WHAT YOU BRING
Bachelor’s degree in design or related field. Will accept any suitable combination or education, experience, and training
10+ years leading Brand Experience, Retail Experience, or Brand Storytelling for a major brand or agency
Creative Leadership - Inspires and directs project teams to develop ideas and define a creative direction that unify identity, imagery, and digital integration across the fleet.
Degree in Design
Mastery of Story Design - Deep knowledge of brand identity, materials, finishes, and visual systems that shape how consumers experience Nike Stores every day.
Concept Narratives- Frames complex creative ideas and design concepts into clear narratives that align stakeholders and unlock execution.
Cross-Functional Influence - Trusted partner to Store Design, Brand Marketing, and Geo teams, able to fuse diverse inputs into a singular creative direction.
Innovation Driver - Champions new formats, tools, and creative methods; scales those that transform Nike storytelling at retail.
Craft Standard Bearer- Upholds the highest standards of art direction, spatial design, material application, and digital storytelling across projects.
Talent Magnetism: Helps source, develop, and mentor emerging design talent.
A strong portfolio of relevant work
TO BE CONSIDERED, YOU MUST SUBMIT A CREATIVE DESIGN PORTFOLIO. PLEASE PROVIDE WEBSITE LINKS OR ATTACH PDF FILES WHEN YOU APPLY.
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.
OUR HIRING GAME PLAN
01 Apply
Our teams are made up of diverse skillsets, knowledge bases, inputs, ideas and backgrounds. We want you to find your fit – review job descriptions, departments and teams to discover the role for you.
02 Meet a Recruiter or Take an Assessment
If selected for a corporate role, a recruiter will reach out to start your interview process and be your main contact throughout the process. For retail roles, you’ll complete an interactive assessment that includes a chat and quizzes and takes about 10-20 minutes to complete. No matter the role, we want to learn about you – the whole you – so don’t shy away from how you approach world-class service and what makes you unique.
03 Interview
Go into this stage confident by doing your research, understanding what we are looking for and being prepared for questions that are set up to learn more about you, and your background.
