NIKE, Inc

Senior Creative Director, Energy, Global Jordan

NIKE, Inc$150K — $180K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in design or related field, with flexibility on education and experience combinations.
  • Over 10 years of professional creative experience in footwear, apparel, or product creation.
  • Extensive prior senior design leadership experience in brand and innovation.
  • Proven expertise in driving design strategy and creative direction at scale.
  • Experience overseeing multiple initiatives and objectives within an enterprise setting.
  • Proficient in leading multidisciplinary design teams and influencing cross-functional partners.
  • Exceptional storytelling and communication capabilities.

Responsibilities

  • Craft and communicate a long-term creative vision and seasonal direction.
  • Collaborate with the GM to develop a strategic design approach alongside Brand and Product Directors.
  • Initiate and guide design explorations for seasonal concepts and direction.
  • Create comprehensive seasonal concepts, including product direction, colors, and materials.
  • Establish design foundations and uphold brand standards for Jordan Energy products.
  • Develop an engaging and high-performing design environment for the team.
  • Ensure a cohesive end-to-end design process from concept to final products.

Benefits

  • Collaboration with senior leadership including the Chief Design Officer.
  • Opportunity to shape the future design landscape for a renowned brand.
  • Working with a flexible team supportive of creative initiatives.
  • Access to a dynamic and multidisciplinary work environment.
Full Job Description
Senior Creative Director, Jordan Energy

WHO YOU'LL WORK WITH

In this position, you will report directly to the Chief Design Officer and manage a team focused on footwear & apparel, product, graphic, color, and material design. You'll work closely with colleagues in design, external partners, product management, global merchandising, brand marketing, and development across various business areas to maintain consistency and alignment. Additionally, you'll collaborate with the wider Jordan Design teams to support a unified strategic direction.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are seeking a Senior Creative Director of Jordan Energy to shape, inspire, and guide the creative vision, collaborative projects, and teams through world-building concepts, Jordan exclusive products, and collaborator-focused key looks, ensuring a comprehensive approach from start to finish. In this role, you will oversee a small, agile team and be responsible for setting the design direction and implementing initiatives that will shape the future of design for Jordan Energy.

Key experiences we are seeking for this position:
• Bachelor's degree in design or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience, and training
• 10+ years of professional creative experience in footwear, apparel, or product creation.
• Prior senior design leadership experience in design, brand, innovation, and/or leading a creative team at scale.
• Expertise in setting and driving comprehensive design strategy and creative direction at scale.
• Experience working across multiple initiatives and objectives across the enterprise.
• Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary design teams and influence cross-functional partners effectively.
• Exceptional storytelling, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to operate at visionary, strategical and tactical levels.
• Strong design intuition combined with business acumen and strategic thinking.

WHAT YOU'LL WORK ON

This role requires agility, managing ambiguity, a prioritization mindset, and the ability to connect across multiple functions including brand, merchandising, geos, collaborators, and product creation teams.
• Build long term vision and seasonal creative direction.
• Develop a strategy in collaboration with the GM, while partnering alongside the Brand Director and Product Directors.
• Initiate design explorations with teams to build seasonal direction.
• Create seasonal creative direction including seasonal concept(s), product creative direction, colors, graphics and materials direction in collaboration with the Jordan design leadership team and leveraging Brand creative direction from Design Leadership.
• Build design foundations for Jordan Energy: elevate and hold brand standards on products, design best practices and ground in fundamentals for Jordan Energy across footwear & apparel and blend with end-in-mind expertise (consumer and retail).
• Create an engaging & high-performing design environment: build best-in-class environment for designers and build high performing teams.
• From creative direction to products in store: ensure end to end design approach through concept, products, head to toe looks and cohesive Jordan Energy in House seasonal collections (new styles + carry-overs).

About NIKE, Inc

Nike is a sporting goods company that designs, develops, and markets footwear, apparel, equipment, and accessory products. The company offers various categories of shoes including running, training, basketball, soccer, sport-inspired urban shoes, and kids' shoes. It also provides shoes for aquatic activities, baseball, football, cheerleading, golf, lacrosse, outdoor activities, skateboarding, tennis, volleyball, walking, wrestling, and various athletic and recreational uses. In addition, the company offers sports-inspired lifestyle apparel, athletic bags, and accessory items. Further, it provides a line of performance equipment including bags, socks, sports balls, eyewear, timepieces, electronic devices, bats, gloves, protective equipment, golf clubs, and various equipment designed for sports activities under the NIKE brand name, as well as markets apparel with licensed college and professional team and league logos. Additionally, it offers licenses to produce and sell NIKE brand swimwear, children's apparel, training equipment, eyewear, electronic devices, and golf accessories. The company also markets its products under the brand names of Converse, Chuck Taylor, All Star, One Star, Umbro, Jack Purcell, Cole Haan, Bragano, and Hurley. It sells its products to retail accounts through stores, independent distributors, and licensees, as well as through its Website, nikestore.com. As of May 31, 2009, Nike, Inc. operated 338 retail stores in the United States and 336 retail stores internationally. The company was founded in 1964 and is headquartered in Beaverton, Oregon.

Nike Careers

Join the dynamic world of Nike, Inc., a global leader in sports apparel and innovation, where your career can flourish in an environment that fosters diversity, leadership, and growth. At Nike, we believe in bringing out the best in our team members through continuous professional development and a culture that celebrates creativity and innovation. Work You’ll Do Become a part of Nike’s mission to inspire and innovate towards a better world. Engage in work that intersects with cutting-edge technology, market-leading strategies, and sustainable practices that define the future of the sports industry. Lead with us at the forefront of the global marketplace, where your skills in leadership, teamwork, and innovation can shine. Nike offers a unique position in the industry, combining deep industry expertise with a relentless pursuit of excellence. Collaborate with a diverse team of professionals who are pioneers in their fields. Nike, Inc. employs over 75,000 passionate and talented individuals worldwide, all dedicated to moving the world of sports forward. Introducing Nike’s Professional Growth and Development Opportunities We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every team member can succeed. Nike offers a variety of job opportunities, from in-store retail positions to corporate roles in design, marketing, and technology. Do Innovative Work Join us and contribute to our mission of bringing inspiration and innovation to every athlete* in the world. (*If you have a body, you are an athlete.) Deliver targeted solutions and drive innovation through your unique perspective and skills. At Nike, Inc., your work directly contributes to our global impact. Be Part of a Great Team Engage in meaningful work that connects with consumers and impacts millions worldwide. Our team benefits from unparalleled capabilities, a commitment to diversity training, and a culture that encourages professional growth and networking. Future-Proof Your Career Advance your career with Nike’s comprehensive benefits and support systems. We provide extensive training, development programs, and leadership courses to help you reach your full potential. Explore Discover how Nike is leading in sustainable innovation and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in the sports industry. The Nike Employment Experience Our combined efforts in innovation, culture, and leadership make Nike, Inc. not just a place to work, but a place to grow a rewarding career. Clients and employees alike look to Nike for new strategies and impactful solutions in a rapidly evolving industry. Stay Connected Join Our Team Search for open positions that match your skills and interests. We are always on the lookout for curious, driven, creative, and solution-oriented team players. SEARCH NIKE JOBS Keep Up to Date Stay ahead with career tips, insider perspectives, and industry-leading insights you can put to use today—all from the people who work here. READ CAREERS BLOG Job Alert Emails Customize your subscription to receive job alerts, the latest news, and insider tips tailored to your preferences. Explore the exciting and rewarding opportunities that await at Nike, Inc.
Learn more about NIKE, Inc
Size
73,300 employees
Market Cap
$184.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$2.8 billion
Founded
1964
5 Year Trend
+6.3%
Revenue
$38.2 billion
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