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.
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Who We Are
The GPS Places team delivers best‑in‑class workplace experiences that attract, retain, and inspire Nike talent. We support a global portfolio through five core functions: Program Operations, Real Estate, Standards, Program Management, and Design.
Our Design function — inclusive of Architecture and Brand — leads the creation of innovative, athlete‑centered environments that elevate performance, culture, and community across Nike’s global footprint.
Who We’re Looking For
A strategic, visionary Principal Architectural Designer who blends design excellence with operational execution. You combine creative leadership, technical expertise, and strong partnership instincts to guide complex, global workplace projects. You thrive in cross‑functional environments, champion innovation, and can articulate a compelling design narrative to diverse audiences.
What You’ll Work On
As Principal West, you will lead design operations across EMEA and support North America initiatives. Reporting to the Global Design Director, you’ll develop location‑specific strategies and drive design execution with global vendor teams across architecture, engineering, and brand.
You will:
Design Leadership & Delivery
Lead all phases of architectural design and construction: programming, concept, schematic, design development, construction documentation, and construction administration.
Manage production of design deliverables including architectural drawings, brand packaging, mock‑ups, technical documentation, and FFE specifications.
Own finish specifications, code alignment, and technical detailing throughout the project lifecycle.
Ensure project schedules and budgets remain aligned to business outcomes.
Vendor & Partner Management
Manage external creative partners — including architects, engineers, and brand agencies — to deliver clear, innovative design vision.
Identify, develop, and manage strategic vendor relationships from discovery to activation.
Organize and lead site visits, stakeholder interviews, and building assessments.
Cross‑Functional Collaboration
Partner closely with GPS teammates spanning Real Estate, Operations, Program Management, Food Services, Security, Technology, and Sport.
Provide clear communication to internal stakeholders and leadership to ensure designs meet business goals, functional requirements, and brand standards.
Liaise regularly with regional offices and executive partners to advance program strategy and business development.
Nike Purpose
- Champion Nike’s belief that if you have a body, you’re an athlete.
- Ensure spaces reflect innovation, sustainability, inclusion, and inspiration consistent with Nike’s values.
What You Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in architecture, Interior Architecture, or Interior Design OR a combination of relevant education, experience, and training.
- This position requires a portfolio with safe, non‑confidential examples of past architectural work that reflect your design approach and technical capability.
- 10+ years of professional experience leading architectural and commercial interior design projects for large, complex organizations.
- Demonstrated experience in workplace strategy, environmental branding, or facilities design.
- High proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, Bluebeam, and PowerPoint.
- Experience with 3DS Max, Rhino, Grasshopper, or Enscape is a plus.
- Strong storytelling and communication skills — able to articulate a design vision and influence diverse audiences.
- Experience developing and nurturing vendor partnerships and cross‑functional teams.
- Advanced understanding of architectural systems, code requirements, building systems (structural, MEP, fire/life safety), and design standards.
- Demonstrated experience delivering sustainable, resilient building solutions (WELL, LEED, Fitwel, carbon‑neutral, or net‑zero projects).
- Passion for mentoring teammates and leading by example in a creative environment.
We offer a number of accommodations to complete our interview process including screen readers, sign language interpreters, accessible and single location for in-person interviews, closed captioning, and other reasonable modifications as needed. If you discover, as you navigate our application process, that you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please complete the Candidate Accommodation Request Form.
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.
