• Lead, Global Brand Designer

    Nike (Beaverton, OR)


    WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

     

    The Global Art and Design team, part of Nike Brand Creative, delivers world-class creative execution against brand design storytelling, with innovative thinking and an obsession around the craft.

     

    The Lead Designer will partner with the Art Director, Sr. Creative Directors, Designers, Brand Marketing Directors, Brand Creative Leadership, Narrative Leads, Retail Design, Digital Design, Production and Operations teams, as well as external agencies.

    WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

    The Lead Designer works as a part of a multidisciplinary design team, leading the execution of the look and feel of the campaigns, across design, art direction and motion. Supporting Art Directors and the Sr. Creative Director within a sport category. This position is for multiple Lead Brand Designer roles across the Global studio.

     

    + Bachelor’s Degree in Design or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education and experience, and training.

    + Creative leadership – ability to lead team efforts while working independently to deliver on individual responsibilities. Strong time management skills with ability to toggle between daily and long-term tasks.

    + Proven art direction & design knowledge – knowledge and expertise of photography, motion layout, typography, illustration, identity, digital production and publishing across editorial formats and platforms.

    + Strategic communication – effectively applies visual skills to communicate complex ideas, helping align stakeholders with clarity and influence.

    + Collaboration & influence – strong interpersonal skills with dedication to foster cross-functional teamwork with internal and external partners, and an open, positive and collaborative environment.

    + Entrepreneurial Drive – proactively identifies opportunities and drives innovation.

    + Talent magnetism – helps identify and connect with top creative talent.

    WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON

    + Positive influence in creative culture – you will have the proven ability as a dynamic designer who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. You will be passionate for sport and energized by the pursuit of design excellence.

    + Elevating the craft & storytelling – you will lead a consistent level of deliverables across art & design, constantly elevating Nike’s Design and Art Direction output.

    + Support studios with hands-on creative work – you will lead in innovating thinking, collaboration, and hands-on design execution of the day to day of the projects. You will have the ability to present creative concepts with confidence.

    + Provide inspiration for the discipline – you will keep up to date with emerging trends in fashion, design, film, art, media, sport culture and technology as relevant to Nike and the design team.

    + Attention to detail – you will stay laser focused on design details to deliver best-in-class, integrated and impactful consumer experiences.

    + Industry & sport culture connectivity – you will demonstrate an active interest and participation within the creative industry through professional connections, creative partner scouting and trend leadership.

     

    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.