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.
ICON.SH is Nike’s new in-house production studio in Greater China (GC Marketing). 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 are seeking a dynamic and passionate creative professional to manage the day-to-day operations of our Studio Creative team. The ideal candidate possesses a sharp creative eye, a deep understanding of premium brand aesthetics, and the ability to support production at scale - balance creative excellence with efficient execution.
As a hands-on leader, you will help set the standard for Nike’s visual identity in Greater China around product photography and e-commerce, while mentoring and guiding a team of creatives to deliver work that is bold, thoughtful, and aligned with Nike's brand values.
WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON
As the Manager of Studio Creative, you will oversee the creative team’s daily operations and deliverables, ensuring all content meets Nike’s uncompromising brand standards while addressing business needs.
You will:
Lead a team of studio creatives, including designers, and set design specialists, delivering e-commerce content, live streaming visuals, and other creative formats; at scale.
Drive consistency and quality across all visual content, ensuring alignment with Nike's global brand direction while catering to the unique needs of the China market.
Partner with Studio Styling and Production teams to execute creative projects with agility and precision, meeting deadlines without compromising on quality.
Support the Director of Studio Creative in defining and refining ICON.SH’s creative processes, workflows, and systems.
Collaborate with Marketing, Merchandising, and other cross-functional teams to align on creative strategies and business objectives.
Act as a mentor to the creative team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH
You will report directly to the Director of Studio Creative and collaborate closely with:
Studio leadership teams across Styling, Production, Post-Production, Operations, and Business Planning.
Internal cross-functional partners, including Marketing, Marketplace, Merchandising, and Technology.
External vendors and creative partners as needed.
WHAT YOU BRING
8+ years of experience in creative production, preferably within fashion, sports, or lifestyle brands.
Strong portfolio showcasing expertise in photography, design, production at scale.
Proven ability to balance creative ambition with operational efficiency in fast-paced environments.
Excellent leadership skills with experience managing and mentoring creative teams.
Deep understanding of visual trends and consumer preferences, particularly in the China market.
Fluency in both English and Mandarin is a plus.
Bachelor’s degree in design, visual arts, or related field preferred.
WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN US
ICON.SH offers a rare opportunity to shape the future of content creation for Nike in Greater China while driving innovation at the intersection of design, production, and storytelling. If you’re passionate about elevating creative work to the highest standard while fostering a collaborative and forward-thinking culture, we’d love to hear from you.
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.
