Senior Creative Director, Kids & Core, Global Jordan

Nike, Inc.•Beaverton, OR

65d

About The Position

Jordan Design is where creative possibility meets purpose. It's a place for builders, boundary-breakers, and vision-setters - people who move with conviction, think originally, and create work shaped by real experience and cultural depth. Our team thrives when imagination, discipline, and collaboration come together. We look for leaders who bring their full creative voice, who understand the communities that inspire us, and who are driven to shape the future for the next generation of Jordan athletes and fans. You will report directly to the Chief Design Officer and serve on the Jordan Design Leadership Team. You will partner closely with the VP/GM of Kids & Core to co-author the future of the business from both a creative and strategic perspective. Footwear, Apparel, 3D, Color & Materials, and Graphic Design excellence leaders Product Merchandising and Product Development Consumer Insights and Kids-focused Innovation partners Brand and Narrative leaders across Jordan Cross-functional business partners who support new unit development You'll be a central connector across Jordan Design, helping unify vision, align teams, and activate a kid-right and culturally grounded creative strategy across the brand. We're searching for a Sr. Creative Director, Kids & Core, to guide the creative future of Jordan Kids and Jordan Core across footwear, apparel, accessories, and world-building. This leader will focus on "kid-right" innovation - designing for how kids move, play, express themselves, and experience the brand - while ensuring the work stays culturally grounded and emotionally resonant. This person will oversee both Kids and Core product creation, ensuring Jordan delivers accessible, high-value offerings that honor craft, storytelling, and design excellence at every price point. They will help shape and evolve new business units, bringing entrepreneurial drive, clarity through ambiguity, and the ability to build alignment across diverse cross-functional teams. This is a hands-on creative leader who is energized by both setting vision and rolling up their sleeves to help their teams deliver it. They will bring a strong connection to youth culture, a belief in the power of play, and a deep respect for the communities that shaped Jordan. They understand the responsibility of designing for the next generation - not just the product kids wear, but the world they step into.

Requirements

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.

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.

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