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 YOU’LL WORK WITH
This role sits within the Visual Merchandising & Styling (VMS) team, a creative and strategic function shaping premium consumer experiences for the Nike brand. Reporting into the Retail Marketing Director, this leader manages VMS talent and partners closely with Nike Marketplace Partners (NMP), Partner Account Marketing, Merchandising, Operations and regional VMS teams across the Pacific.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Nike is looking for a curious, driven and people‑first leader with a deep passion for retail and the craft of visual merchandising and styling. This individual brings equal strength in strategy and execution - someone who can translate global and geography direction into clear, compelling territory plans that inspire teams and deliver results. They are comfortable navigating ambiguity, leading through influence, and building strong partnerships across brand and business functions.
This role demands a sharp eye for product storytelling and presentation, balanced with commercial acumen and operational discipline. The ideal candidate is an experienced people leader who invests in talent, coaches for growth, and raises the bar through clarity, consistency and connection. They understand the evolving retail landscape and know how to create solutions that feel premium, relevant and unmistakably Nike.
- This role is based in our Australia HQ in Melbourne.
- 5+ years of experience in retail marketing, visual merchandising, product merchandising or related fields.
- Bachelor’s degree in Visual Merchandising, Marketing, Design or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training.
- Demonstrated experience leading and developing teams.
- Footwear and apparel retail experience preferred.
WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON
You will lead Visual Merchandising & Styling across the Pacific NMP landscape, setting the strategy and driving execution that brings Nike’s brand vision to life in store. Your focus is on clarity, consistency and impact - ensuring every consumer experience feels premium, relevant and performance‑driven.
- Develop and lead local‑level NMP VMS strategies aligned to brand and business priorities.
- Translate global and regional VMS direction into clear, executable plans for partners and field teams.
- Partner cross‑functionally with Marketing, Merchandising, Operations and regional VMS to deliver seasonal excellence.
- Lead, coach and develop VMS talent, deploying training curriculum and building future capability.
- Spend significant time in stores, adapting concepts to local environments while protecting brand standards.
- Share feedback, insights and best practices with regional teams to shape future seasons and tools.
- Support door mapping, store openings and sustained performance across Pacific.
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.
