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.

ICON.SH is Nike’s pioneering in-house production studio. Combining world-class expertise with cutting-edge capabilities, we deliver premium, “China-right” creative content at speed and scale. More importantly, we are the guardians of Nike’s brand standards, ensuring every piece of work reflects the quality, innovation, and authenticity Nike is known for worldwide.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We seek a visionary Art Buying & Casting Specialist who lives at the intersection of creativity and curation. You are deeply embedded in the creative community, with a pulse on emerging talent across photography, director, visual arts, and beyond. You thrive on discovering unconventional artists and guiding strategic casting choices that define Nike’s next-season narratives. 

The ideal candidate is a cultural sponge that equally fluent in high-level artistic conversations and street-casting realities. You bridge creative ambition with production needs, ensuring every talent choice aligns with Nike’s brand standard while pushing boundaries. 

WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON

As the Lead Professional, Art Buying & Casting, Production, Icon Studios, Marketing, GC, you will:

·       Talent Scouting & Trends: Identify and track rising photographers, directors, and multidisciplinary artists. Guide seasonal casting strategies to align with Nike’s creative vision. 

·       Art Buying Mastery: Source talent for projects of all scales, from global campaigns to experimental collaborations. Negotiate scopes and foster artist relationships. 

·       Creative Dialogue: Engage artists at all career stages—from emerging to established—with clarity and cultural relevance. 

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH

Reporting to the Director of Studio Production, you will work closely with the creative and styling teams, post-production specialists, and digital imaging experts to deliver high-quality e-commerce content. You will also collaborate with internal Nike stakeholders to align production outputs with broader brand and business goals.

WHAT YOU BRING

·       5+ years in art buying, talent scouting, or creative production. 

·       A black book of industry contacts and an instinct for spotting rising stars. 

·       Ability to translate creative briefs into actionable talent strategies. 

·       Fluency in negotiating contracts, usage and scopes with artists/agents. 

WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN US

This is a pivotal role in ensuring ICON.SH delivers elevated e-commerce content that not only meets but exceeds expectations. If you are a person with an eye for detail and a passion for visual storytelling, we want you on our team.

The position is subject to the standard working hours system. Based on business needs, the company will make adjustments and arrangements for the work shifts and rest days of this position, and will notify you in advance (for example, work shifts may be divided into day shifts and afternoon shifts, and rest days may be scheduled on days other than Saturdays and Sundays).