Global Visual Merchandising Director, Nike Sportswear

Nike • Beaverton, OR

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About The Position

We are seeking a curious and passionate Visual Merchandising leader with deep retail expertise and a strong track record of developing teams. This leader thinks strategically, collaborates naturally across disciplines, and communicates with creativity and conviction. They thrive in a fast-moving, positive environment, embrace change, and enjoy pioneering new ideas that push the work forward while strengthening team culture and impact. As Global Director of Visual Merchandising for Sportswear, you will set the vision for premium, sport-led retail experiences that elevate Nike across both owned stores and key marketplace partners worldwide. You will translate global brand and merchandising strategy into clear, sport-specific visual plans that deliver compelling product storytelling at scale. You will lead seasonal alignment with senior leadership and cross-functional partners, representing Retail in key seasonal decision forums and helping define priorities and direction. You will own the development of seasonal and evergreen tools, including visual merchandising and campaign directives, mannequin styling standards, and playbooks that drive consistent execution across geographies and store formats. A core part of this role is shaping the future of retail presentation. You will guide innovation and prototype builds within Retail Labs, helping test, refine, and scale new concepts that influence how consumers experience product in the years ahead. You will build, connect, and activate a global network of visual merchandising leaders, partnering closely with merchandising and brand teams to ensure marketplace relevance, cultural credibility, and competitive distinction. You will continuously mine industry and consumer insights to raise the bar on creativity and execution. Finally, you will lead and develop a team of Managers, setting a high standard for excellence through coaching, clarity, and empowerment. You will foster a high-performance, positive team culture while setting the pace for world-class visual merchandising.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in Visual Merchandising, Retail Design, or a related retail leadership role.
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience, and training
• Experience leading visual merchandising strategies at scale across multiple markets or regions.
• Strong background in complex, large-format or multi-channel retail environments.
• Proven ability to partner with senior leaders and cross-functional teams to influence strategy and drive impact.
• Demonstrated strength in translating vision into compelling, scalable consumer experiences through people leadership and execution.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally approximately 4–6 times per year.

Responsibilities

• Set the vision for premium, sport-led retail experiences that elevate Nike across both owned stores and key marketplace partners worldwide.
• Translate global brand and merchandising strategy into clear, sport-specific visual plans that deliver compelling product storytelling at scale.
• Lead seasonal alignment with senior leadership and cross-functional partners, representing Retail in key seasonal decision forums and helping define priorities and direction.
• Own the development of seasonal and evergreen tools, including visual merchandising and campaign directives, mannequin styling standards, and playbooks that drive consistent execution across geographies and store formats.
• Guide innovation and prototype builds within Retail Labs, helping test, refine, and scale new concepts that influence how consumers experience product in the years ahead.
• Build, connect, and activate a global network of visual merchandising leaders, partnering closely with merchandising and brand teams to ensure marketplace relevance, cultural credibility, and competitive distinction.
• Continuously mine industry and consumer insights to raise the bar on creativity and execution.
• Lead and develop a team of Managers, setting a high standard for excellence through coaching, clarity, and empowerment.
• Foster a high-performance, positive team culture while setting the pace for world-class visual merchandising.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees