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?
As Senior Merchant, Global Nike SB Apparel, you will serve as the global apparel merchandising leader for Nike SB—shaping product that authentically serves skateboarders worldwide. You will own global line planning and assortment strategy, bringing together consumer insight, marketplace nuance, and SB DNA.
For Nike merchants, everything begins and ends with the consumer! We are looking for a consumerist with an affinity for product who enjoys the energy of moving at the pace of retail and our consumer. A successful Senior Merchant will contribute to an inclusive, positive, and entrepreneurial team dynamic. At Nike, it’s about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.
WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
- 4+ years of experience in Apparel, Footwear, Equipment, or relevant consumer product merchandising, product creation, and/or retail
- Bachelor’s degree in merchandising, product creation or a related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience, and training
- Proven experience translating consumer, sales, trend, and marketplace insights into seasonal and long-term strategies
- Strong command of retail and digital performance metrics, including sell-through, margin, and weeks of stock
- Footwear or Apparel experience within the skateboarding industry strongly preferred
WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON
- Build and own global line plans and assortments grounded in consumer insight and marketplace nuance
- Curate brand distinction by amplifying key ideas, franchises, and classifications across seasons
- Partner cross-functionally to lead seasonal reviews, assortment building, and product adoption
- Stay deeply connected to skateboarding culture and industry trends, applying insights to future planning
- Present seasonal strategies and assortments to cross-functional and leadership partners
- Conduct seasonal hindsight analysis, turning insights into clear actions for future seasons
- Drive intentional head-to-toe apparel integration with footwear and adjacent businesses
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.
