Nike · 2 months ago
Senior Creative Director, Kids & Core, Global Jordan
Beaverton, Oregon
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expNike is a leading sportswear company seeking a Senior Creative Director for Jordan Kids and Core. This role involves guiding the creative direction across various product dimensions and ensuring culturally resonant storytelling and design excellence.
ApparelE-CommerceFashionLifestyleProduct DesignRetailSporting Goods
Responsibilities
Leading world-building for Kids & Core through product, story, and environment
Shaping design identity and seasonal direction in partnership with the Chief Design Officer and VP/GM of Kids & Core
Overseeing early-stage formation of new business units and guiding teams through ambiguity with clarity and confidence
Partnering with cross-functional leaders to align design, merchandising, product development, insights, and brand storytelling
Mentoring and developing a multidisciplinary team across footwear, apparel, color, materials, 3D, and graphic design
Leading brainstorms, directing photoshoots, participating in inspiration travel, or pitching new concepts to leadership
Ensuring a kid-first perspective across product and creative decisions — championing inclusivity, playfulness, cultural awareness, and future-forward performance needs
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience, and training
10+ years of professional creative experience in footwear, apparel, product creation, brand design, or innovation environments
Experience leading multidisciplinary creative teams, with a leadership approach that blends clarity, accountability, and care
Proven ability to drive early-stage concept formation and build creative infrastructure for emerging business opportunities
Deep understanding of kids' needs, behaviors, and cultural influences — with a commitment to designing for play, self-expression, and community impact
Strong portfolio demonstrating world-building, storytelling, identity design, product direction, and concept development
Demonstrated ability to take thoughtful creative risks that expand a brand's reach without losing its integrity
Ability to manage multiple priorities with focus, quality, and creative rigor
Experience guiding internal and external creative partners toward aligned high standards
Skill in building cross-functional coalition and cultivating trust at every level of the organization
Strong verbal, written, and visual communication skills; confident presenting to executive leadership
Deep curiosity and understanding of youth culture, design culture, and the creative forces shaping the future
A grounded, resilient, solutions-oriented mindset with the ability to adapt quickly while maintaining creative excellence
Benefits
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.
Company
Nike
Nike is a retail brand that provides the sale of apparel, footwear, sports equipment, and accessory products.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$239MKey Investors
Pershing Square Capital Management
2024-08-17Post Ipo Equity· $239M
1980-12-02IPO
Leadership Team
Elliott Hill
President and Chief Executive Officer
Muge Erdirik Dogan
EVP & Chief Technology Officer, NIKE, Inc.
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