Director, Nike Sportswear (NSW) Creative Production, Global

Nike’s magic isn’t just in innovation—it’s in having the courage to try what others won’t. Brand Creative is the heart of Nike’s storytelling, pushing boundaries to tell powerful stories. We live, breathe, and protect ideas that capture the heart and soul of Nike. We also must take risks, break rules, and embrace the unexpected. Creative Production thrives in this space, turning dreams into reality and thriving amid complex creative challenges. We are fiercely passionate when it comes to creativity and craft, finding inspiration in the unpredictable, while being masterful at leading others through it.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

You are a passionate, creative thought partner who gets energized by the process of bringing creative ideas to life. Exceptionally organized and a solutions-oriented thinker, you expertly lead multiple end-to-end productions for key projects within the creative studios. You are instrumental in developing and delivering the best creative on behalf of Nike; playing a pivotal role through concept development to land on an idea that can be beautifully realized.

You have outstanding communication skills and thrive under pressure. Embracing change and knowing when and where to be flexible, you are an invaluable partner to your creative and cross-functional teammates. You are naturally curious and have an entrepreneurial spirit.

You lead yourself and others with great ambition, knowing when and how to masterfully push the boundaries of what’s possible. You come with a wealth of experience from the creative industry; in which you have built robust relationships with established and emerging talent over the years. You are a master briefer and know the exact nuances needed to set external creative partners up for success.

You actively look for new talent and make it your mission to know the latest trends in the industry across multiple mediums.

You have your finger on the pulse of the latest trends, styles, and culture of streetwear and the way it connects to sport.

Whether it’s content creation, on the ground activations or physical build outs, you thrive in leading others through the peaks and valleys of the creative process. You have expert knowledge of your team, resources and surroundings to land the best creative. No matter what the project is at hand, you nurture creativity and cultivate collaboration with any person/team you partner with, as you bring our ideas to life.

Whatever the creative challenge, you come to life through experiments that lead us to new places.  You are not shaken by the unknown – instead, you are energized by the challenge of learning as you go; not afraid to share your point of view and get your hands dirty in service of delivering the best creative.

You speak up, challenge the brief or project scope, and prioritize new thinking. You simplify complex information and clear obstacles to give space for the best possible creative solutions.

You bring people together and lead through challenging moments knowing exactly how to bring the best out of everyone.

WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON

Day-to-day, you’ll partner with a Senior Creative Director leading multiple creative productions from briefing to final asset executions. You will be responsible for overseeing end-to-end production within the studio, making key creative and financial decisions to ensure we deliver the best creative. Your role will be critical in managing senior relationships both within and outside of Nike, whilst also ensuring you lead the team to success.

Day-to-day tasks will include:

• Key partner to the Senior Creative Director
• Developing and pitching project concepts to internal stakeholders and external partners
• Securing funding and managing large production budget
• Overseeing contract negotiations with talent, crew, and vendors
• Guiding the creative direction through production while maintaining the project's vision
• Building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders
• Deep connection to the creative industry and an up-to-date point of view of industry trends
• Managing, mentoring, and developing talent within the production team

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH

• Day-to-day, you will be working with the Nike creative team including designers, copywriters, art directors and creative leaders, as well as your broader production team and external creative partners
• On a project basis, you will work with a variety of Nike Marketing partners, leadership and other cross-functional business functions such as: Finance, Legal, Business Affairs, Health & Safety and Procurement
• You will be a trusted partner for Sports Marketing and Entertainment when there are productions involving athletes and/or celebrity talent
• As the production expert on behalf of Nike, you will nurture your external creative network, building strong relationships on behalf of Nike to the industry at large

WHAT YOU BRING

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing or related field: will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training
• Deep knowledge and passion for creativity, sports and culture.
• Proven experience leading large multi-million-dollar productions across multiple mediums (for example: print, broadcast, still, AV, digital and experiential)
• Proven experience working within a creative agency or other in-house creative teams
• Expert understanding of street/lifestyle culture and its intersection of sport
• Experience leading productions with elite athletes and celebrities; proven experience working and leading a project team through complex production
• Proven experience driving innovation and implementing new ways of working within a creative team
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to be a strong team player and collaborator
• Exceptional written and verbal communicator and strategic thinker that can simplify complex information
• Proven experience managing complex timelines, budgets and deliverables
• Ability to thrive in a matrix environment with multiple business functions and senior stakeholders, cutting through the noise to challenge business priorities and delivering the best creative
• Proven experience leading producers with the ability to inspire and motivate teams to achieve common goals
• Confidence in driving and leading difficult conversations and negotiations
• Travel 10-30% of the time, depending on the need and season

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.