DIRECTOR, BRAND CREATIVE, ART DIRECTION, GLOBAL JORDAN

Nike - Beaverton, OR

Full-time - Senior

Beaverton, OR

Leather and Allied Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Director of Brand Creative, Art Direction for Global Jordan at NIKE, Inc. is responsible for leading the creative vision and execution of various projects within the Jordan Brand. This role combines leadership, creativity, and strategic thinking to enhance the consumer experience through innovative art direction. The position requires collaboration with multiple teams and external partners to ensure alignment with the brand's standards and objectives.

Responsibilities

• Lead a variety of projects, working closely with Producers, Designers, and Writers to deliver innovative creative vision.
• Drive design excellence and collaboration across multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring alignment with seasonal strategy.
• Maintain and foster relationships with external partners such as design agencies, photographers, and producers.
• Direct and lead creative work with external partners to meet project expectations and Jordan Brand standards.
• Conceptualize seasonal initiatives and provide creative direction to bring product benefits to life for consumers.
• Create presentation materials that effectively communicate design concepts to various audiences, including executive leaders.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in graphic design or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant Graphic Design or Art Direction experience.
• Ability to build seasonal concepts and provide both short and long term vision for the team.
• Understanding of the Brand Creative/Marketing process.
• Experience working and communicating directly with Brand Marketing partners.
• Familiarity with Adobe programs including Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Experience building inspiration/concept presentations and mood boards for seasonal concepts and direction.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present ideas to small and large groups.

Nice-to-haves

• Expert-level knowledge of current trends in color, technology, communications, experience, art, and other design influences.

Benefits

• Generous total rewards package
• Casual work environment
• Diverse and inclusive culture
• Professional development opportunities