Lead, Brand Creative Designer, Brand Initiatives, Global
The Brand Initiatives team, part of Nike Brand Creative, is the tip of the spear for Nike’s most impactful moments! We are problem-solvers and storytellers, combining strong critical thinking with best-in-class craft when it comes to creative execution. We are a team that sits across the Brand, using the full power of Nike to create impact with our consumers around the world. We are an end-to-end team that works both in agile and future concepts. We make athlete* dreams real.
Who We Are Looking For
What You Will Work On
Who You Will Work With
What You Bring
- 5-7 years graphic design and art direction experience in branded content, agency, editorial or marketing environment
- Bachelor's degree or higher in graphic design or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- A passion for the Athlete*, Sport and Culture
- Solid portfolio of creative work, exhibiting a seasoned background in digital and editorial design
- Under the direction of an Art Director, ability to create original design solutions for 2D and 3D execution for consumer experiences: branding, design systems, retail brand direction, social media and digital
- Great knowledge and expertise in all aspects of layout, typography, illustration, identity, digital production and publishing across editorial formats and platforms
- Thorough understanding of today’s media landscape and how people engage with content, with in-depth knowledge of interactive communication, processes and user-interface design for digital products
- Ability to collaborate with and creatively manage freelance design talent
- Ability as a mentor, with a knack and passion for helping everyone on the team to grow, improve, succeed, and advance toward collective and individual goals
- Ability to collaborate on team efforts while also working independently to deliver on individual responsibilities
- Proven ability to flex and adapt to changing business needs while maintaining creative quality
- Laser-sharp focus with ability to work quickly and efficiently under pressure
- Strong time management with ability to toggle between daily and long-term tasks, keeping workstreams moving forward simultaneously
- Excellent verbal and visual communication skills; adept at presenting and defending creative work
- Strong interpersonal skills with dedication to foster cross-functional teamwork and an open, positive and collaborative environment
- Highly developed curiosity and in-depth understanding of design culture, current and past
- Astute attention to detail and meticulous organizational skills in service of your creative projects
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees and job applicants. 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.