WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

Under the direction of a Expert Designer or Design Director, you will collaborate on the development of innovative and scalable retail environments and programs that reflect Nike's design standards and enhance the consumer retail experience. In this role, you will collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams across Nike as well as external design agencies, architectural firms, fixture and experience vendors, and general contractors.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

The Lead Designer will support and execute consumer led retail concepts and support the evolution of the Nike retail business. This individual will adapt and amplify scalable design solutions for immersive retail environments. This designer will collaborate with internal and external design teams to complete individual projects by leveraging design processes, playbooks and best practices to ensure the creative intent, design deliverables, timelines and budgets are met.

• Bachelors degree in architecture, environmental design, or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education and experience, and training.
• 6+ years design experience.
• Retail design industry/environments experience preferred, retail environments, concepts and programs, fixture design.
• A passion for the Athlete*, Sport, and Culture.
• Expert in applying and performing design skills including concepting, ideation, drawing/sketching, typography, color theory, texture, spatial design in scale, visual presentation development and space planning layouts.
• Strong knowledge of current trends in architecture, retail, events, exhibitions, art, and experience design — and their application to the sport industry.
• Strong knowledge of production design, fabrication, materiality, and emerging manufacturing trends
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to present new concepts and designs to small and large groups, including presenting to executive leaders and external partners.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills with a highly developed ability to cultivate relationships in an open, positive and inclusive environment.
• Proven ability to work independently as well as collaborate with team across a mix of complex projects.
• Demonstrated expertise using computer design applications including AutoCAD, SketchUp, Rhino, Grasshopper, V-Ray, Figma, Keynote and Adobe Creative Suite. Experience with motion graphics and video-editing is a plus. 
• A sense of humor, positivity and an entrepreneurial spirit.
• A strong portfolio of relevant work.

WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON

• Support and partner with the Design Director or Expert Designer to adapt, extend and execute the store design vision and strategy across the Nike stores portfolio.
• Lead a design process of clear ideation focusing on exploration of consumer journey, space, materiality, texture, proportion, scale and overall use of the environment.
• Ensure project goals and priorities align with Nike retail brand and business strategies.
• Design development and generating implementation standards for consistent execution throughout projects.
• Work across multiple projects simultaneously, partnering closely with the North America Store Concepts team and agency partners to deliver highly innovative and immersive concepts and experiences.
• Develop presentation 2D and 3D materials that effectively communicate design concepts to all levels of leadership and partners.
• Collaborate with store development, design counterparts, internal partners (Brand, Retail Brand, Brand Design, Digital, Brand Comms etc.) and external partners to ensure feasibility of designs and functional needs are met.
• Actively gain knowledge and contribute to the development of Nike’s brand standards, design ethos, products and processes.
• Drive education and inspiration, sharing knowledge and exposure to current and future trends influencing the innovation of consumer experiences and technology.
• Collaborate across project teams and the Retail Design org.
• Foster innovative thinking, collaboration, and teamwork.
• Understand design processes to ensure results, timelines and budgets are met.
• You may travel 5-10% of the time.

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.