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?
Brand Creative is the heart of Nike’s storytelling, pushing boundaries to tell powerful stories. We live, breathe, and protect ideas that capture the heart and soul of Nike. We also must take risks, break rules, and embrace the unexpected. Creative Production flourishes in this space, turning dreams into reality and thriving in the midst of complex creative challenges.
We are fiercely passionate when it comes to creativity and craft, finding inspiration in the unpredictable, while being masterful at leading others through it.
WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH
Day-to-day, you will work alongside a multidisciplinary Nike creative team including designers, copywriters, creative leaders, and producers. You will also collaborate with a wide range of external agencies and creative partners, building strong relationships across an extended creative network.
On projects, you will partner closely with Brand Creative teammates and cross-functional teams such as Brand Management, Sports Marketing, Comms, Finance, Legal, Business Affairs, Health & Safety and Procurement.
You will also collaborate closely with peers in EMEA Brand Creative Production based in Hilversum, Paris and London, as well as the broader Nike production network across Global & other Geo teams.
You will report directly into the Manager, Brand Creative, Production.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
You are a passionate, creative thought-partner who is energized by bringing ideas to life. Highly organized and solutions-focused, you play a key role in delivering outstanding creative work for Nike.
You communicate clearly and stay calm under pressure. Embracing change and knowing when and where to be flexible, you are an invaluable partner to your creative and cross-functional teammates. You lead yourself with great ambition, confident in pushing ideas forward while knowing how to bring others with you. You bring people together through challenging moments, knowing exactly how to bring the best out of everyone.
You have experience in the creative industry and collaborating with creative teams. A natural organizer, you simplify complex information, remove obstacles, and creative space for strong creative solutions. You stay informed about industry trends, emerging talent, and new sources of inspiration to help drive creative innovation.
You care deeply about both the craft of creativity and the craft of production, and you bring that passion to your work every day.
WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON:
Day-to-day, you will lead projects and production workstreams across content, digital and physical experiences, and retail. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality creative work while ensuring strong operational execution.
You will independently manage all aspects of creative production including art buying/sourcing creative talent, managing contracts, budgets, and finances, building project timelines, overseeing production on set or at live events, and delivering post-production. On some projects, you will manage junior producers, delegating work within larger projects and guiding them to successful delivery.
You will act as a creative thought-partner. Collaborating with creative peers to develop ideas and strengthen Nike’s storytelling. You will recommend and introduce creative talent, agencies, and production partners who can bring concepts to life. You will plan production strategically, balancing creative ambition with business priorities.
Beyond individual projects, you will contribute to team-wide initiatives that improve how the production team works. You will share expertise, help develop new ways of working and mentor junior team members as they grow in their production skills. You will actively support the wider Brand Creative team, taking part in team moments and events that foster a culture of sport, creative excellence, inclusion, and collaboration.
WHAT YOU BRING:
Strong passion for creativity, sports and culture.
Experience producing across multiple formats including content, digital and physical experiences, and retail.
Comfortable working in fast-changing environments and leading through ambiguity.
Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to collaborate effectively and be a strong team player.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to think strategically and simplify complex information.
Proven experience managing timelines, budgets and deliverables.
Ability to identify challenges, understand underlying concerns, and develop practical solutions to keep projects moving forward.
Ability to build positive relationships within your immediate team and across cross-functional partners.
Comfortable working in a matrix organization with multiple business functions and senior stakeholders.
Forward-thinking, solutions-oriented mindset with an entrepreneurial approach.
Willingness to travel 5-10% of the time.
Application Closing Date 29th March - please ensure that you attach your portfolio with your application
Local applications only please - relocation is not offered for this opportunity.
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.
