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.
WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH
You will lead the Design Strategy function and work in close partnership with the Chief Design Officer, Product Creation business leaders and their strategy teams, VP/Creative Directors across Design, Brand Marketing creative leaders, NXT and Innovation leaders, and cross‑functional partners in HR and Business Integration. You’ll operate as a connector across design, product, innovation, brand, and marketplace teams to ensure strategic cohesion.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
A senior enterprise leader who bridges creative and business worlds. You combine strong design intuition with business acumen, strategic thinking, and exceptional communication and executive influence. You have a track record of building high‑performing, inclusive teams and driving complex, multi‑threaded initiatives that align design vision with company priorities, innovation roadmaps, and marketplace impact.
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Applied Science, or a related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training.
10+ years prior design leadership experience in strategy, innovation-led or future-focused creative studios.
Proven ability to influence senior leaders and align diverse stakeholder groups to clear decisions.
Expertise and proven track record of leading teams at the intersection of design, strategy, and business.
Experience working across multiple initiatives and objectives across the enterprise.
Expertise in organizational strategy, foresight, and design systems.
Demonstrated ability to influence and drive action plans multidisciplinary teams and cross-functional partners effectively.
Strong design intuition combined with business acumen and strategic thinking.
WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON
You will translate Nike’s business vision into actionable design strategies and operating mechanisms, enabling teams to deliver breakthrough consumer experiences. You’ll connect long‑range ambition to near‑term execution and bring clarity, tools, and cadence to how design delivers value across the enterprise. Additionally, in this role you will:
Partner with Nike Chief Design Officer to define and evolve the long-term Design Strategy across Footwear, Apparel and Accessories (Design Corporate Strategic Roadmap).
Translate Nike’s Business Vision and Strategy into actionable Design roadmaps.
Align design initiatives with Nike’s Inc priorities, innovation, business, Brand and sustainability commitments.
Lead the Design Strategy function and foster collaboration across design, product, innovation, brand, and marketplace teams to ensure strategic cohesion, by connecting on a regular cadence with the Global Nike Strategy leadership. This role sits on the Strategy Leadership Team.
Develop frameworks and tools to enable design teams to work more effectively, creatively, and inclusively.
Drive sport, cultural, and cultural competitive research to anticipate future opportunities, by partnering with Nike Athlete concepts and insights, and Nike Design Future/Trend.
Serve as a key advisor and thought partner to the Chief Design Officer.
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.
