Story Designer, North America Brand Design Retail - Nike (Beaverton, OR)
About the job
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.
NIKE has launched a program that will expand and develop the talent pipeline of individuals who pursue careers in sports. GameOn is a new career pathway initiative designed to provide meaningful work experience for all athletes*, including those with disabilities. The first GameOn cohort will start on February 4, 2025, and will be based at Nike's World Headquarters in Beaverton, Oregon. For one year, program participants will engage in a range of educational and professional development activities to support their career goals. From inclusive design to global marketplace exposure, the talented individuals will have a chance to gain relevant and dynamic work experiences while being embedded at Nike's world-renowned campus.
The North America Brand Design Retail team are the stewards of retail innovation in NIKE's biggest geography. We are creative problem solvers, combining strategy and innovation, to make big ideas bigger for our consumers. We execute physical experiences that connect athletes* to the future of sport and create memories making athlete* dreams real at retail. We exist at the intersection of brand and commerce, the art and the science. This team designs holistic Nike store experiences: Store architecture, as well as permanent and seasonal storytelling, in the US and Canada by leveraging Global Brand and Retail standards. We obsess the execution of the brand offense across retail.
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WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
Nike seeks an entry-level Story Designer for Seasonal Retail Design: An innovator who will support and develop consumer-led retail design and the evolution of the Nike retail business. They are exceptional team players with strong attention to detail, focused on creative excellence and on maintaining brand standards, campaign guidelines, and execution expectations. They work under the direction of the Design Director and Sr. Designer, and alongside other designers. They have familiarity and interest in working across several mediums including graphic design, photography, video, and spatial design. They feel comfortable concepting design solutions and preparing image, typography, and layout guidelines. They have a passion for creativity and are committed to staying up to date with current and future trends and technology.
WHAT YOU'LL EXPERIENCE:
GameOn aims to transition skills and insights from sport and lived experience to the corporate setting. Throughout the 12-month long role, you will receive on-the-job experiences within our Retail Design Storytelling team and work with a variety of leaders to build the future of sport.
Examples of project work may include:
Extend global seasonal creative direction - working with the NA Seasonal Design Director and Sr. Designer, you will facilitate the extension of seasonal campaign retail directives (color, materials, photography , graphic design) , focusing on scaled work. You will review creative work from agency partners and collaborate with the Sr. Designer to evolve the work, consolidat ing and communicat ing leadership feedback to maintain adherence to overall seasonal creative direction
NA-originate a rt d irection and g raphic design - working with the NA Seasonal Design Director, you will collaborate in developing seasonal art direction, preparing initial graphic direction, and communicating the approach to teammates and agency partners while maintaining brand standards across typ ography , image ry , and layout
Establish retail-right guidelines for execution and documentation - working with NA Sr. Designer and cross-functional partners you will document, audit , and establish best-in-class practices for storytelling, product displays, and professional photography
Reviewing and assessing accessibility standards, working with designers and brand partners to identify and remove barriers that could prevent people with disabilities from accessing retail environments and storytelling. This may include advocating for design standards and wayfinding tools and services to promote inclusivity and accessibility for our consumer
This is a 12-month experience with relocation assistance. This experience - as well as full-time positions - are located in-person at the NIKE, Inc. World Headquarters in Beaverton, OR. Check out this video of our World Headquarters to learn more about life on campus: Nike WHQ Campus Video
WHAT YOU WILL BRING:
Qualifications:
2 years' experience in a professional working environment. Experience or interest in graphic design, art direction, retail design , environmental and spatial design
Understanding of retail environments, art direction, design development and /or fabrication
Knowledge of applicable accessibility standards and best practices for places of public accommodation
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Experience working with athletes, designers, and creative partners
Experience with Keynote, familiarity or interest in Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator) , Sketchup
Passion for sport and Nike
NIKE, Inc. is a growth company that looks for team members to grow with it. Nike offers a generous total rewards package, casual work environment, a diverse and inclusive culture, and an electric atmosphere for professional development. No matter the location, or the role, every Nike employee shares one galvanizing mission: To bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete* in the world.
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, veteran status, or disability.
Benefits
Whether it's transportation or financial health, we continually invest in our employees to help them achieve greatness - inside and outside of work. All who work here should be able to realize their full potential.
