WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

This role sits within Nike’s EMEA Local Creation organization, a strategic product creation function focused on delivering consumer-right, locally relevant apparel. The team brings together Product Management, Technical Development, Sourcing, and Costing, working in close partnership with Design, Merchandising, Planning, Brand, Marketplace, and Sales. The role leads a team of ~20, including people managers, in a highly matrixed environment requiring strong cross-functional collaboration.
 

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for a Senior Director to lead Apparel Local Creation across EMEA, driving end-to-end product creation from concept through commercialization. This leader balances consumer insight, marketplace understanding, and operational excellence to deliver impactful product results.

The successful candidate demonstrates strong product creation expertise, strategic thinking, and the ability to lead through complexity and change. They bring a collaborative and inclusive leadership style, with a proven track record of developing high-performing teams and coaching leaders. This role requires building clarity in ambiguous environments, influencing across a matrix organization, and connecting strategy to execution.

Key requirements:

• Extensive experience (around 10+ years) in apparel product creation, merchandising, product management, development, or related fields

• Proven leadership of large, cross-functional teams, including people managers

• Strong expertise across the product creation lifecycle (concept to commercialization)

• Deep understanding of consumer insights, marketplace trends, and competitive dynamics

• Demonstrated ability to coach leaders and build inclusive, high-performing teams

• Strong business acumen with experience driving growth, profitability, and operational excellence

• Exceptional influencing, communication, and stakeholder alignment skills

• Ability to lead effectively in complex, fast-paced, and evolving environments

• Willingness to travel (~20% depending on business needs)

WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON

You will lead the EMEA Apparel Local Creation organization, overseeing the full product creation process and ensuring the delivery of locally relevant, consumer-driven products that fuel growth and brand distinction.

In this role, you will:

• Define and execute the EMEA Apparel Local Creation strategy

• Lead and integrate Product Management, Technical Development, Sourcing, and Costing teams

• Manage a diverse product portfolio, balancing growth, profitability, speed, and resource allocation

• Drive operational excellence, productivity, and high standards of product quality and innovation

• Partner closely with cross-functional teams (Design, Merchandising, Planning, Brand, Marketplace, Sales) to ensure alignment

• Build strong relationships with marketplace partners and incorporate consumer and commercial insights into decision-making

• Create an environment where teams can navigate change, innovate, and continuously elevate product excellence

• Develop future leaders through coaching, succession planning, and talent development

Applications for this role will be accepted until June 25th