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WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

You are a passionate, creative thought partner who gets energized by the process

of bringing creative ideas to life. Exceptionally organized and a solutions-oriented

thinker, you expertly lead multiple end-to-end productions for key projects within

the creative studios. You are instrumental in developing and delivering the best

creative on behalf of Nike; playing a pivotal role through concept development to

land on an idea that can be beautifully realized.

You have outstanding communication skills and thrive under pressure. Embracing

change and knowing when and where to be flexible, you are an invaluable partner

to your creative and x-functional teammates. You are naturally curious and have an entrepreneurial spirit.

You lead yourself and others with great ambition, knowing when and how to

masterfully push the boundaries of what’s possible. You come with a wealth of

experience from the creative industry; in which you have built robust relationships

with established and emerging talent over the years. You are a master briefer and

know the exact nuances needed to set external creative partners up for success.

You actively look for new talent and make it your mission to know the latest in

industry trends across multiple mediums.

You have a wealth of experience leading large, multi-million-dollar productions

across various mediums, both physical and digital. Whether it’s content creation,

on the ground activations or physical build outs, you thrive in leading others

through the peaks and valleys of the creative process. You have expert knowledge

of your team, resources and surroundings to land the best creative. No matter the

project at hand, you nurture creativity and cultivate collaboration with any person/team you partner with, as you bring our ideas to life.

Whatever the creative challenge, you come to life through experiments that lead us

to new places. You are not shaken by the unknown – instead, you are energized by the challenge of learning as you go; not afraid to share your point of view and get your hands dirty in service of delivering the best creative.

You speak up, challenge the brief or project scope, and prioritize new thinking. You

simplify complex information and clear obstacles to give space for the best possible creative solutions. You bring people together and lead through challenging moments knowing exactly how to bring the best out of everyone.

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience _and training._

• Deep knowledge and passion for creativity, sports and culture.

• Proven experience leading large multi-million-dollar productions across

multiple mediums (For example: print, broadcast, still, AV, digital and

experiential)

• Proven experience working within a creative agency or other inhouse

creative teams.

• Experience leading productions with elite athletes and celebrities.

Proven experience working and leading a project team through complex

production.

• Proven experience driving innovation and implementing new ways of

working within a creative team.

• Excellent inter-personal skills with the abilities to be a strong team player

and collaborator.

• Exceptional written and verbal communicator and strategic thinker that can

simplify complex information.

• Proven experience managing complex timelines, budgets and deliverables.

• Ability to thrive in a matrix environment with multiple business functions

and senior stakeholders, cutting through the noise to challenge business

priorities and deliver the best creative.

• Proven experience leading producers with the ability to inspire and motivate

teams to achieve common goals.

• Confidence in driving and leading difficult conversations and negotiations.

• Travel 10-30% of the time.

WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON

Day-to-day, you’ll partner with a Senior Creative Director leading multiple creative

productions from briefing to final asset executions. You will be responsible for

overseeing end-to-end production within the studio making key creative and

financial decisions to ensure we deliver the best creative. Your role will be critical

in managing senior relationships both within and outside of Nike, whilst also

ensuring you lead the team to success.

Day to day tasks will include:

• Key partner to the Senior Creative Director

• Developing and pitching project concepts to internal stakeholders and external partners

• Securing funding and managing large production budget

• Overseeing contract negotiations with talent, crew, and vendors

• Guiding the creative direction through production while maintaining the project's vision

• Building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders

• Deep connection to the creative industry and an up-to-date point of view of

industry trends

• Managing, mentoring, and developing talent within the production team

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH

• Day-to-day, you will be working with the Nike creative team including designers,

copywriters, art directors and creative leaders, as well as your broader production

team and external creative partners.

• On a project basis, you will work with a variety of Nike Marketing partners,

leadership and other cross-functional business functions such as: Finance, Legal,

Business Affairs, Health & Safety and Procurement.

• You will be a trusted partner to Sports Marketing and Entertainment when there are productions involving athletes and/or celebrity talent.

• As the production expert on behalf of Nike, you will nurture your external creative

network, building strong relationships on behalf of Nike to the industry at large.

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 (https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/5153e46a93f4460db48eb9e611386685) .

NIKE, Inc. is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, protected veteran status, or disability. NIKE is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call +1 503-671-4156 and let us know the nature of your request, your location and your contact information.