Lead, Global Brand Art Direction & Design

Nike•Beaverton, OR

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Global Art and Design team, part of Nike Brand Creative, delivers world-class creative execution against brand design storytelling, with innovative thinking and an obsession around the craft. The Lead Designer will partner with the Art Director, Sr. Creative Directors, Designers, Brand Marketing Directors, Brand Creative Leadership, Narrative Leads, Retail Design, Digital Design, Production and Operations teams, as well as external agencies. This posting is for multiple Lead roles across the Global Brand Art Direction & Design Studio. The Lead Designer works as a part of a multidisciplinary design 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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Design or related field, or any suitable combination of education and experience, and training.
At least 5 years of professional experience in design and art direction within product or marketing, brand, or agency.
Creative leadership ability to lead team efforts while working independently.
Strong time management skills with the ability to toggle between daily and long-term tasks.
Proven art direction & design knowledge including photography, motion layout, typography, illustration, identity, digital production, and publishing across editorial formats and platforms.
Strategic communication skills to effectively apply 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 talent.

Nice To Haves

Dynamic designer who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Passionate for sport and energized by the pursuit of design excellence.

Responsibilities

Lead the execution of the look and feel of campaigns across design, art direction, and motion.
Support Art Directors and Sr. Creative Directors within a sport category.
Elevate the craft and storytelling by leading a consistent level of deliverables across art and design.
Innovate thinking, collaboration, and hands-on design execution for day-to-day projects.
Present creative concepts with confidence.
Provide inspiration for the discipline by staying up-to-date with emerging trends in fashion, design, film, art, media, sport culture, and technology.
Stay laser-focused on design details to deliver best-in-class, integrated, and impactful consumer experiences.
Demonstrate an active interest and participation within the creative industry through professional connections, creative partner scouting, and trend leadership.