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
At Nike, innovation is deep rooted in our DNA. We’re driven by curiosity, creativity, and the belief that diverse perspectives fuel bold ideas. Our teams thrive on collaboration and are united by a shared commitment to making a meaningful impact.
The Gaming Partnerships team is focused on breaking new ground for Nike’s future. We seek to authentically embed Nike into gaming culture to elevate our global portfolio and deepen youth engagement. At the same time, unlocking a sustainable licensing play through scalable digital IP and strategic partnerships.
In this role, you’ll be collaborating externally with Gaming companies and internally with senior leaders and cross-functional teams in Marketing, Product, Brand, Legal, and Finance, to ensure strategic alignment and successful execution.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Nike is looking for a seasoned leader in the gaming industry who can drive our partnerships and licensing strategy forward. This role will help shape Nike’s global gaming portfolio by developing and executing high-impact collaborations with top publishers, platforms, and hardware partners. The ideal candidate brings a mix of strategic thinking, industry insight, and a passion for creating innovative brand experiences in the gaming space.
This is a director-level opportunity titled Senior Principal to reflect its scope and impact. While the role does not include direct people management, it requires leadership across cross-functional teams and strategic influence at the enterprise level.
WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON
Drive key areas of Nike’s gaming partnership strategy, negotiating and executing licensing and revenue-sharing agreements with external publishers and platforms.
Own dedicated Gaming partner portfolio, with end-to-end process of integrating Nike IP (product, athletes, and experiences) into gaming environments, ensuring authentic brand representation and cultural relevance.
Identify and convert new partnership opportunities across the gaming ecosystem, from AAA publishers to mobile and emerging platforms, with a sharp focus on Gen Z engagement.
Serve as the primary relationship owner for key gaming partners, leading regular business reviews, joint planning, and long-term growth strategies.
Oversee revenue tracking, royalty management, and reporting in collaboration with Finance and Controlling teams.
Qualifications
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 in the gaming industry with deep expertise in partnerships, licensing, or brand integrations.
Proven track record of negotiating and managing high-value partnerships in gaming or entertainment.
Strong understanding of youth culture, sport, sneakers, and streetwear—and how they intersect with gaming.
Advanced cross-functional leadership and project management skills; ability to influence across global teams.
Entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive, innovative, and risk-tolerant approach.
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.
