Become a Part of the NIKE, Inc. Team
NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world’s best athletes. It’s a place where passionate individuals come together to create the future of sport. We are unapologetic about who we are and what we’re after—bringing innovation and inspiration to every athlete* in the world. We look for athletes who can push boundaries, elevate our potential and continue leading us to greatness. The next tastemakers, playmakers, risk takers and glue players. Are you game?
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We are seeking a curious and passionate Visual Merchandising leader with deep retail expertise and a strong track record of developing teams. This leader thinks strategically, collaborates naturally across disciplines, and communicates with creativity and conviction.
They thrive in a fast-moving, positive environment, embrace change, and enjoy pioneering new ideas that push the work forward while strengthening team culture and impact.
WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON
As Global Director of Visual Merchandising for Sportswear, you will set the vision for premium, sport-led retail experiences that elevate Nike across both owned stores and key marketplace partners worldwide. You will translate global brand and merchandising strategy into clear, sport-specific visual plans that deliver compelling product storytelling at scale.
You will lead seasonal alignment with senior leadership and cross-functional partners, representing Retail in key seasonal decision forums and helping define priorities and direction. You will own the development of seasonal and evergreen tools, including visual merchandising and campaign directives, mannequin styling standards, and playbooks that drive consistent execution across geographies and store formats.
A core part of this role is shaping the future of retail presentation. You will guide innovation and prototype builds within Retail Labs, helping test, refine, and scale new concepts that influence how consumers experience product in the years ahead.
You will build, connect, and activate a global network of visual merchandising leaders, partnering closely with merchandising and brand teams to ensure marketplace relevance, cultural credibility, and competitive distinction. You will continuously mine industry and consumer insights to raise the bar on creativity and execution.
Finally, you will lead and develop a team of Managers, setting a high standard for excellence through coaching, clarity, and empowerment. You will foster a high-performance, positive team culture while setting the pace for world-class visual merchandising.
WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH
In this role, the leader operates at the center of a highly collaborative, global ecosystem. They partner closely with leaders and teams across Global and Geography organizations, working cross-functionally to shape and deliver cohesive retail experiences for Sportswear worldwide. They act as a connective leader across teams, helping align vision, priorities, and execution across the retail ecosystem.
The role reports to the Senior Director of Global Visual Merchandising and works in close partnership with Brand Marketing, Merchandising, Retail Marketing, and Design, helping align strategy, storytelling, and execution from concept through consumer experience.
They also collaborate deeply with Geography teams, serving as a key thought partner and functional leader. Through these relationships, they provide clear visual merchandising guidance and gain critical insight into local consumer needs, marketplace dynamics, and competitive trends, ensuring global strategies feel relevant, distinctive, and impactful in every market.
WHAT YOU BRING
• 10+ years of experience in Visual Merchandising, Retail Design, or a related retail leadership role.
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience, and training
• Experience leading visual merchandising strategies at scale across multiple markets or regions.
• Strong background in complex, large-format or multi-channel retail environments.
• Proven ability to partner with senior leaders and cross-functional teams to influence strategy and drive impact.
• Demonstrated strength in translating vision into compelling, scalable consumer experiences through people leadership and execution.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally approximately 4–6 times per year.
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.
