Specialist, Global Communications Product and Styling 

Phil H. Knight Campus, Beaverton, Ore. 

 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, it’s about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game. 

WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON 

Our work encompasses written, oral, visual, and digital communication. We focus on information and connection — what is created and how it is managed, distributed and consumed to accelerate brand growth. Our audiences include athletes, business partners, consumers, employees, catalysts, collaborators, institutions, retailers, investors, media, and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs). 

As a member of the Global Brand Communications team, you’ll be helping strategically plan and deliver product operations excellence and product project management. 

·       Partner across the business to identify seasonal product priorities that ladder up to Nike’s global storytelling strategy.  

·       Drive a clear point of view on product selection to help define the look and feel of key moments across sport and style.  

·       Determine seasonal product planning tied to seasonal strategies and priorities  

·       Manage seasonal orders and lead product project management for key sport moments, media events, and strategic priorities.  

·       Support styling and product storytelling for key sport and cultural moments. 

·       Create an inventory system to collect, monitor, and systematize product information 

WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH 

At Nike, the Global Brand Communications team curates and amplifies the company’s narrative—building powerful relationships, influence, and opportunities through storytelling and experience that help Nike reach new audiences, expand brand perception and grow the business.  

The role will report into the Senior Director, Global Sportswear and Energy Communications, and will have deep experience at the intersection of sport, style and culture, and is someone who understands how Nike shows up in the world and how that meaning evolves. The individual will work closely to serve the edges of sport areas the Global Communications team and with a highly matrixed and cross-functional group across the following areas: Brand Marketing, Athlete, Legal and Sports Marketing. 

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR 

We are looking for a Product and Styling Specialist to join our Global Brand Communications team at Nike PHQ in Beaverton, OR. This person is passionate about sport, product and styling and eager to help shape how we show up across the globe. As part of the Global Brand Communications team, they will support product storytelling, sample management and styling coordinating for key launches and moments. Our ideal candidate will have had some exposure to creative teams, whether stylists, athletes, agency partners, or editors. 

The individual should also be proactive, creative, and capable of thinking through problems and presenting solutions. Being culturally curious, having an eye for design and trend, and excited by the intersection of sport and style. Above all, the individual is a collaborator and takes pride in the details.  

·       Bachelor’s degree in related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience, and training 

·       2+ years relevant work experience in styling or product. 

·       Strong attention to detail 

·       Passion for and knowledge of sport and Nike  

·       Interest in and knowledge of footwear or apparel industry 

·       High taste level and natural aptitude for current trends in popular culture  

·       A dedication to contributing to a strong team dynamic 

·       A self-starter who can deliver results and solutions across complex projects through multitasking, planning and organization 

·       Relationship building skills, and an ability to work collaboratively with others in a matrix environment  

·       Proven ability to work well under pressure 

·       Curiosity and ability to think creatively and solve problems 

·       Able to learn software tools quickly