Story Design Expert, Global Retail Design - Nike (Beaverton, OR)
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, Inc.'s storytellers, Marketing and Communication sets the brand tone. A creative force of specialists tell Nike’s stories of innovation and sport through advertising, brand strategy, digital engagement and product presentation. Using channels ranging from retail stores to social media, Marketing & Communication teams connect the science and art of Nike innovations to the hearts and minds of athletes around the world.
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Who we are looking for
We are looking for a multi-disciplinary forward-thinking creative specializing in art direction and storytelling with a passion for Athlete’s, Sports, Culture, Design and Retail!
A collaborative and strategic team senior leader who will support and develop consumer led retail concepts and develop impactful / scalable design solutions for immersive retail environments and experiences, always looking to expand the possibilities of immersive environments to build design solutions that reflect Nike’s design ethos and improve the consumer retail experience. You can work across several design subject areas such as Environmental, Graphic Design, Materials and Digital with ease. You can ideate creative concepts, illustrate your ideas and be hands on as you lead projects to completion.
Who you will work with
Under the direction of a Senior Creative Director, you will develop and realize innovative, original retail environments, displays and digital solutions for retail stores.
You will collaborate with internal and external design teams to complete multiple projects by using design processes and practices to ensure the creative intent, design results, timelines and budgets are met.
What you will bring
If this is you, you will create, refine, and evolve non-seasonal retail storytelling across the full Nike stores portfolio. This position requires a forward-thinking leader, a diligent graphic and environments design minded creative, that builds creative direction for design development and generates implementation standards for consistent execution throughout projects. You will collaborate with a team to develop the right approach for each project, factoring in the needs of the Consumer, the Brand, and our business partners. You will communicate and present design concepts and create presentation materials that effectively communicate design intent, as well as produce project production files when required.
You may travel 5 – 15% of the time.
Role Requirements
Minimum of 6 years of brand design experience demonstrating creative sophistication in concepts and design/visual communications; includes at least 2-3 years of management experience.
Bachelors/master’s degree in graphic design, industrial design, interior design, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Retail industry experience preferred, retail environments, concepts, and programs. International experience helpful.
Strong oral and written communications skills including meeting facilitation and presentations. Strong ability to effectively communicate complex and/or sensitive topics and concepts to senior creative team.
Ability to sketch design ideas and visually communicate concept development through ideation.
Passion for current trends in Technology, Design, Art, Interactive and Experience Design.
Positive attitude with proven ability to flex and adapt to changing business needs while maintaining creative quality.
A sense of humor and a positive spirit.
Skills
Creative Direction, Storytelling, Concepts, Art Direction, Graphic Identity, Storyboarding, Ideation, Graphic Design, Print, Environmental, Interactive, Brand Experiences.
Professional Skillsets
Required: Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Keynote, SketchUp.
Nice to have: After Effects, Premiere, Miro, Figma, Unreal Engine
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.
