Principal, Brand Creative Production

Become a Part of the NIKE, Inc. Team

NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world’s best athletes. It is a place to explore potential, obliterate boundaries and push out the edges of what can be. The company looks for people who can grow, think, dream and create. Its culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding imagination. The brand seeks achievers, leaders and visionaries. At NIKE, Inc. it’s about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
 

You are a passionate, creative thought partner who gets energized by the process
of bringing creative ideas to life. Exceptionally organized and a solutions-oriented
thinker, you expertly lead multiple end-to-end productions for key projects within
the creative studios. You are instrumental in developing and delivering the best
creative on behalf of Nike; playing a pivotal role through concept development to
land on an idea that can be beautifully realized.
 

You have outstanding communication skills and thrive under pressure. Embracing
change and knowing when and where to be flexible, you are an invaluable partner
to your creative and x-functional teammates. You are naturally curious and have an
entrepreneurial spirit.
You lead yourself and others with great ambition, knowing when and how to
masterfully push the boundaries of what’s possible. You come with a wealth of
experience from the creative industry; in which you have built robust relationships
with established and emerging talent over the years. You are a master briefer and
know the exact nuances needed to set external creative partners up for success.
 

You actively look for new talent and make it your mission to know the latest in
industry trends across multiple mediums.
 

You have a wealth of experience leading large, multi-million-dollar productions
across various mediums, both physical and digital. Whether it’s content creation,
on the ground activations or physical build outs, you thrive in leading others
through the peaks and valleys of the creative process. You have expert knowledge
of your team, resources and surroundings to land the best creative. No matter the
project at hand, you nurture creativity and cultivate collaboration with any
person/team you partner with, as you bring our ideas to life.
Whatever the creative challenge, you come to life through experiments that lead us
to new places.  You are not shaken by the unknown – instead, you are energized by the challenge of learning as you go; not afraid to share your point of view and get
your hands dirty in service of delivering the best creative.
 

You speak up, challenge the brief or project scope, and prioritize new thinking. You
simplify complex information and clear obstacles to give space for the best possible
creative solutions.
You bring people together and lead through challenging moments knowing exactly
how to bring the best out of everyone.

WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON
 

Day-to-day you’ll partner with a Senior Creative Director leading multiple creative
productions from briefing to final asset executions. You will be responsible for
overseeing end-to-end production within the studio making key creative and
financial decisions to ensure we deliver the best creative. Your role will be critical
in managing senior relationships both within and outside of Nike, whilst also
ensuring you lead the team to success.
 

Day to day tasks will include:

• Key partner to the Senior Creative Director

• Developing and pitching project concepts to internal stakeholders and external partners

• Securing funding and managing large production budget

• Overseeing contract negotiations with talent, crew, and vendors

• Guiding the creative direction through production while maintaining the project's
  vision

• Building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders

• Deep connection to the creative industry and an up-to-date point of view of
  industry trends

• Mentoring and developing talent within the production team

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH

• Day-to-day, you will be working with the Nike creative team including designers,
  copywriters, art directors and creative leaders, as well as your broader production
  team and external creative partners.

• On a project basis, you will work with a variety of Nike Marketing partners,
  leadership and other cross-functional business functions such as: Finance, Legal,
  Business Affairs, Health & Safety and Procurement.

• You will be a trusted partner to Sports Marketing and Entertainment when there are productions involving athletes and/or celebrity talent.

• As the production expert on behalf of Nike, you will nurture your external creative
  network, building strong relationships on behalf of Nike to the industry at large.

WHAT YOU BRING
 

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training.

• Deep knowledge and passion for creativity, sports and culture.

• Proven experience leading large multi-million-dollar productions across
  multiple mediums (For example: print, broadcast, still, AV, digital and
  experiential)

• Proven experience working within a creative agency or other inhouse
  creative teams.

• Experience leading productions with elite athletes and celebrities.
  Proven experience working and leading a project team through complex
  production.

• Proven experience driving innovation and implementing new ways of
  working within a creative team.

• Excellent inter-personal skills with the abilities to be a strong team player
  and collaborator.

• Exceptional written and verbal communicator and strategic thinker that can
  simplify complex information.

• Proven experience managing complex timelines, budgets and deliverables.

• Ability to thrive in a matrix environment with multiple business functions
  and senior stakeholders, cutting through the noise to challenge business
  priorities and deliver the best creative.

• Proven experience leading producers with the ability to inspire and motivate
  teams to achieve common goals.

• Confidence in driving and leading difficult conversations and negotiations.

• Travel 10-30% of the time.

NIKE, Inc. is a growth company that looks for team members to grow with it. Nike offers a generous total rewards package, casual work environment, a diverse and inclusive culture, and an electric atmosphere for professional development. No matter the location, or the role, every Nike employee shares one galvanizing mission: To bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete* in the world.

NIKE, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.