Senior Designer, Brand Creative, Kids, Women's Sport & Brand Initiatives Art Direction

NIKE, Inc.'s storytellers, Marketing and Communication sets the brand tone. A creative force of specialists tell Nike's stories of innovation and sport through advertising, brand strategy, digital engagement and product presentation. Using channels ranging from retail stores to social media, Marketing & Communication teams connect the science and art of Nike innovations to the hearts and minds of athletes around the world.

This role sits within the Kids, Women's Sport & Brand Initiatives team, based at Nike's European Headquarters (EHQ) in the Netherlands.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We're looking for a mid-level Designer/Art Director with strong creative instincts, a bold point of view, and proven design craft across multiple mediums.

You're a conceptual thinker who knows how to turn ideas into engaging storytelling and visually compelling campaigns. You understand the cultural context of sport and youth across EMEA and bring that insight into your work.

• Translating marketing briefs and strategies into visually engaging, concept-driven creative ideas
• Building presentations, mood boards, design explorations, prototypes, and comps to clearly communicate creative direction
• Leading and executing creative for product launches and seasonal brand campaigns, both original work for EMEA and adaptations of global campaigns
• Collaborating with both internal teams and external partners to deliver work that's on-brand, culturally relevant, and crafted to a high standard
• Staying up-to-date with design trends, digital innovation, and cultural moments, applying new insights to your creative practice
• Contributing to creative excellence by sharing knowledge and inspiration across Nike's design community

• A strong, versatile creative portfolio showcasing concept-driven, visually impactful work across digital, social, experiential, and traditional media with a focus on sport, sport lifestyle, fashion and culture
• The ability to translate strategic briefs into bold, relevant creative ideas
• Strong visual storytelling, design craft, and art direction skills
• Experience collaborating across multi-functional teams and with external creative partners from concept to execution
• An understanding of EMEA youth and sports culture, with a pulse on key cultural trends
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Keynote, Figma, and other relevant design tools
• Strong presentation and communication skills, comfortable sharing and selling ideas at various stages of development
• A proactive, solution-focused mindset, comfortable with ambiguity and fast-paced environments
• A passion for sport, lifestyle, and creative innovation
• Willingness to travel (approx. 10-15%) when needed

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