Lead, Global Brand Design & Art DirectionHybrid

Title: Lead, Global Brand Design & Art Direction

Location: Beaverton, OR

Duration: 4 months contract

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, it’s about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.

WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON

Deliver world-class creative execution against brand design storytelling, with innovative thinking and an obsession around the craft. The Lead Designer works as a part of a multidisciplinary team, leading the execution of the look and feel of the campaigns, across design, art direction and motion. Supporting Art Directors and the Sr Creative Director within a sport category.

Key Outcomes:

• Positive influence in creative culture: Proven ability as a dynamic designer who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Passion for sport and energized by the pursuit of design excellence.
• Elevating the craft & storytelling: Leading consistent level of deliverables across Art &design, constantly elevating Nike’s Design and Art Direction output.
• Support studios with hands-on creative work: Leading innovative thinking, collaboration, and hands-on design execution of the day-to-day of the projects. Ability to present creative concepts with confidence.
• Provide inspiration for the discipline: Keep up to date with emerging trends in fashion, design, film, art, media, sport culture and technology as relevant to Nike and the design team.
• Attention to detail: Stays laser focused on design details to deliver best-in-class, integrated and impactful consumer experiences.
• Industry & sport culture connectivity: Demonstrate an active interest and participation within the creative industry through professional connections, creative partner scouting and trend leadership.

WHAT YOU BRING

Creative Leadership: Ability to lead team efforts while working independently to deliver on individual responsibilities. Strong time management skills with ability to toggle between daily and long-term tasks.

Proven Art direction & Design Knowledge: Knowledge and expertise in all aspects of photography, motion layout, typography, illustration, identity, digital production and publishing across editorial formats and platforms.

Strategic Communication: Effectively applies visual skills to communicate complex ideas, helping align stakeholders with clarity and influence.

Collaboration & Influence: Strong interpersonal skills with dedication to foster cross-functional teamwork with internal and external partners, and an open, positive and collaborative environment.

Entrepreneurial Drive: Proactively identifies opportunities and drives innovation.

Talent Magnetism: Helps identify and connect with top creative partners.

3-5 years in direct relevant work experience in Global Brand design and art direction

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