Word onderdeel van het NIKE, Inc. team

NIKE, Inc. doet meer dan alleen de beste atleten ter wereld uitrusten. Ons bedrijf is een plek om volledig tot ontplooiing te komen, grenzen af te breken en het onmogelijke mogelijk te maken. Wij zoeken naar mensen die kunnen groeien, denken, dromen en creëren. Kenmerkend voor onze cultuur is dat we diversiteit omarmen en voorstellingsvermogen belonen. Als merk zoeken we naar presteerders, leiders en visionairs. Bij NIKE, Inc. draait het om iedereen die vaardigheden en passie met zich meebrengt naar dit uitdagende en voortdurend veranderende spel.

BRAND CREATIVE RETAIL DESIGN
SENIOR STORE DESIGNER
EHQ, Hilversum
Brand Creative is the Art of Storytelling. We are the storytellers. We are the voice of Nike’s heart & soul. It's about telling powerful, meaningful stories across the entire brand ecosystem, leveraging all existing and new platforms to inspire, enable and engage athletes*, while driving brand distinction and business impact. We aim to make people feel and help them do sport on a daily basis.

WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH
In strong collaboration with the Store Design Director, X-Functional Nike teams and external vendors you will designs stores to deliver the EMEA Marketplace Strategy. Your role will be a part of the team that is most integral to our Value business, with an incredibly diverse set of stakeholders. From creative leadership on an EMEA level through to day-to-day liaison with Nike Direct store construction, real estate, and concepts teams.
 
You will be confident in clear communication and presentation to Leadership. The shape of your design work and your day-to-day leadership will vary significantly, and therefore your style and influence will have to adapt accordingly. Your approach must be collaborative and intuitive, seeking new and innovative ways to maximize the effectiveness of individual as well as collective thinking.
 
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
As a Senior Store Designer in the Nike EMEA Brand Creative Studio, you will deliver work that aligns with both the Retail Design Strategy and EMEA Brand Creative functional goals. Based in the Netherlands, you will focus on projects across the EMEA geography and work under the direction of a Design Director. You are a collaborative, creative team player who contributes to the development and execution of innovative retail environments that embody Nike’s design ethos and elevate the consumer experience.
 
You also will design retail stores based on established concepts, supporting Nike’s business priorities. Your projects will support Nike’s retail business plans. You will work in collaboration with the design team or independently to complete the most technically challenging individual projects.
As a Store Designer your craft is your foundation, your ability to listen, interpret and deliver against the creative direction senior members of the retail design team is essential.
The role requires an execution-focused, end-to-end creative process that drives consistency across every touchpoint. You understand retail roll-out and strive for iterative improvements in both process and design.
 
Your background blends multiple disciplines; design, architecture, narrative thinking, consumer journeys, communication, and environmental design. You balance macro, business-driven project needs with meticulous attention to creative detail. You ensure design ambition is achieved through close partnership with cost, construction, project management, Real Estate and Nike business teams.
 
WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON
Your work will span a diverse range of briefs focused on retail design that directly support our Win Now offense. In close partnership with the Store Design Director, you will design stores that bring the EMEA Marketplace Strategy to life, with a particular emphasis on the Value business. You will collaborate with peers, design counterparts and X-functional teams to
ensure design continuity across all areas of focus. You are expected to apply the design process and established best practices to consistently meet deliverables, timelines, and budgets. You will confidently elevate issues to design leadership with clarity and accuracy when needed. Actively gaining knowledge and experience regarding Nike’s design philosophy, products and processes will be a constant within this role. You will communicate design concepts and work with leadership to evaluate your own creative process. In addition, you will contribute ideas that influence and elevate Nike Brand Creative and help drive ongoing best practices within the team.
 
WHAT YOU BRING TO NIKE
Absolute respect, proactivity and deep appreciation for diversity and equality in the workplace. You must embody Nike’s culture and embrace the maxims that it stands for.
A minimum of 4 years+ creative experience in architecture, spatial and/or interior design, with ideally a strong focus on consumer brands.
Proven exceptional ability to apply and perform design skills, including drawing/sketching, 3D & interior design, ideation, color theory, use of texture, architectural knowledge, lighting, visual presentation skills
Demonstrated ability to apply these skills in innovative ways that elevate brand excellence, with a comprehensive knowledge of design processes.
Advanced knowledge of design software.
Ability to travel 10% within Europe.
Exposure to, and understanding of consumer behavior and the EMEA retail marketplace
You will be able to distil briefs down in a way that allows you to showcase your thinking in creative ways
Experience of collaborating effectively with other functions, departments and external stakeholders
Great sense of judgment and decision-making. Emotionally intelligent with a growth mindset
Strong verbal and written communication in English
Proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp, and rendering software such as Enscape.
Ability to work across multiple deadlines driven projects.
Strong ability to create and deliver design presentations.
Experience working in and passionate about sport, the sports lifestyle and the
culture around it

Wat je kunt verwachten

ZO WERKT ONS SOLLICITATIEPROCES

01 Solliciteer

Onze teams bestaan uit mensen met diverse vaardigheden, kennis, input, ideeën en achtergronden. We willen dat je op de juiste plek terechtkomt: bekijk de functiebeschrijvingen, afdelingen en teams om te ontdekken welke functie bij je past.

02 Maak kennis met een recruiter of doe een test

Als je wordt geselecteerd voor een functie binnen Corporate, neemt een recruiter contact met je op om het sollicitatieproces te starten. Deze recruiter blijft gedurende het hele proces je belangrijkste contactpersoon. Voor functies binnen Retail doe je een interactieve test die bestaat uit een chat en quizzen. Deze test neemt ongeveer 10-20 minuten in beslag. Ongeacht de functie willen we meer te weten komen over jou, dus schroom niet om te laten zien hoe je service van wereldklasse benadert en wat jou uniek maakt.

03 Sollicitatiegesprek

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