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Global Senior Creative Director, Women's Lifestyle

AT NIKE, Inc.
NIKE, Inc.

Global Senior Creative Director, Women's Lifestyle

Los Angeles, CA

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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The annual base salary for this position ranges from $175,700.00 in our lowest geographic market to $415,400.00 in our highest geographic market. Actual salary will vary based on a candidate's location, qualifications, skills and experience.

Information about benefits can be found here .

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

The Global Sr. Creative Director, Women's Global Lifestyle leads a multidisciplinary team across Art & Design Direction, Narrative, Studio Management and Production teams. They will be responsible to drive creative ideas and collaboration across multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring that the team deliver integrated creative against the seasonal strategy. They will have a sharp connection to sport first and style second. They will blend the two to create best-in-class, Nike distinct work. They are experienced people managers and mentor multiple designers & brand narrative teammates, while building opportunities for personal development and performance management. This role will encourage and lead innovative thinking, collaboration, and teamwork.

WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON

Work with the VP, Global Creative Director of Women's to develop the Global Women's Lifestyle creative point of view on key projects and partner with brand marketing, strategy, digital marketing, retail, brand experience, concepts, and product, among others.

-This is a highly matrixed role that will require a partnership across multiple functions each day. It is based in Los Angeles, CA while many teammates will be based in Beaverton, OR, so this role will require a level of innovative and modern cross-functional relationship building .

- Manage the Global Women's Brand Creative Lifestyle team, providing leadership, inspiration, mentorship, support and direction. Encourage excellence, ambition, and team spirit.

- Work strategically to drive brand awareness and deliver strong engagement through creative deliverables.

- Deliver outstanding photography, video content, digital design, and narrative in service of Womens Lifestyle on key projects and moments.

- Develop and maintain relationships with photographers, filmmakers, illustrators, designers, and their agents for editorial creative, working strategically with other leads in the business to ensure the strongest approach to external talent.

- Lead all aspects of art direction and narrative for Women's Lifestyle shoots for key projects, ensuring our content is always on-brand, connected to sport, diverse, contemporary, desirable and within agreed budgets.

- Keep up to date with emerging trends in sport, fashion, design, film, art, media and technology as relevant to Nike and the design team.

- Collaborate with styling, marketing, tech, retail, photography and editorial to lead teams through creative concept process and projects.

- Develop the performance concept map look and feel to support merchandising and buy strategies.

- Ensure all projects are well-planned, creatively exceptional, and delivered on-time.- Identify needs for training and development, coaching and mentoring.

- Ensure teams function effectively to achieve Nikes business objectives.

- Review project work for highest standards of quality, consistency, accuracy and successful completion.

- Collaborate with the larger team to critically evaluate the creative process and continually improve it.

WHAT YOU BRING

- Bachelors or Masters degree in Design or related field, or combination of relevant education and experience.

- 10+ years leading concept, design, narrative and/or art direction in a branded content, agency, editorial or marketing environment.

- Understanding of Women's sport and style.

- A passion for the Athlete, Sport and Culture.

- Great people-manager and mentor, with a knack and passion for helping everyone on the team-especially senior-level and entrepreneurial talent-to grow, improve, succeed, and advance toward collective and individual goals.

- Proven depth of experience in commissioning and directing design, photography, and moving image in digital and experience environments.

- Existing relationships with relevant freelance photographers, directors, stylists, etc.

- Excellent verbal and visual communication skills.

- Depth of experience across online, print, and experiential design, with a solid understanding of content platforms.

- Highly proficient in design, typography, and retouching using Adobe Creative Suite.

- Astute attention to detail and meticulous organizational skills.

- Experience leading a design/narrative studio and talent across various locations preferred.

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.

Client-provided location(s): Los Angeles, CA, USA
Job ID: nike-21272_R-35410
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Fertility Benefits
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • Snacks
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Sabbatical
    • Leave of Absence
    • Volunteer Time Off
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Company Equity
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Veteran founded/led