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.

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $175,700.00 in our lowest geographic market to $415,400.00 in our highest geographic market. Actual salary will vary based on a candidate's location, qualifications, skills and experience.

Information about benefits can be found here.

NikeSKIMS combines the best of both brands – Nike’s legacy of innovation and athlete insights with SKIMS dedication to the female form, and inclusive solutions for every body. We're carving out a bold and unique position in the global fitness industry, delivering innovation and style the industry hasn’t seen before. We’re excited to invite more women into sport and movement with products that make them feel strong and sexy. 

  

Our first collection launches this Spring in the United States and will begin to expand to global markets in 2026.  
 

WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH  
You’ll collaborate closely with the Design Director, apparel and graphics directors, and external partners to create a cohesive vision across all categories and deliver creative solutions in line with the NikeSKIMS Design Ethos. Building strong partnerships within the design community and cross-functional teams will be central to your success. You'll foster a culture of collaboration, encouraging your team to explore new ideas and take calculated risks to generate unseen possibilities.  
 

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR   
We’re seeking a Senior Director with a passion for innovation and an eye for blending sport with fashion. You should be skilled at driving design vision and strategy while staying hands-on in product development. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, navigates diverse personalities with ease, and can bring a partner's vision to life while staying true to our brand identity.

  • Bachelor's degree in a design-related discipline or equivalent combination of education, experience, or training
  • 10+ years' experience in a design-related role, including 2 years in a management/leadership role preferred
  • Footwear design experience preferred
  • Passion for the fashion industry, the aesthetic and understanding of the landscape
  • 5 years as a senior or lead designer in a corporate setting or design firm preferred
  • Experience in international markets preferred
  • Drawing, sketching 2D and 3D capability or ability to learn
  • Proficient in Photoshop, Illustrator, Email and Outlook
  •  Ability to travel both domestically and internationally

WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON  
In this role, you’ll be responsible for shaping and driving design direction across the division, working closely with the Design Director and external partners. You'll lead the design team to execute product concepts that push boundaries and carve out new spaces for the brand. Your focus will be on championing product integrity, innovation, and performance as you oversee key initiatives from concept through execution. You’ll be deeply involved in developing design strategies and ensuring excellence through advanced concepts. Additionally, you’ll manage presentations and communicate design visions to a variety of audiences, ensuring that all projects meet our high standards and timelines. You’ll be a driving force behind bringing strategic innovation into the category, always looking to pioneer new spaces and drive forward-thinking design.

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.

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What You Can Expect

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.

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