Design Strategy Director - Driving Enterprise Impact

Nike Inc.; Beaverton (OR); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Nike Inc. in Beaverton seeks a senior enterprise leader who bridges creative and business worlds.

You will translate the company's design vision into actionable strategy, connecting design, product and innovation to business priorities and marketplace impact. You will build and lead high‑performing, inclusive teams, influence senior leaders, and guide multi‑thread initiatives that align design with growth, brand and operating objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Economics, Applied Science, or related field.
• 10+ years of design leadership experience in strategy, innovation-led or future-focused studios.
• Proven ability to influence senior leaders and align diverse stakeholder groups to decisions.
• Expertise at the intersection of design, strategy, and business.
• Experience leading multiple enterprise initiatives with cross-functional partners.

Responsibilities

• Translate business vision into actionable design strategies and operating mechanisms across the enterprise.
• Connect strategy to product creation, ensuring decisions reflect how design and product come to life.
• Shape the organization by identifying future capability needs and resource priorities.
• Create portfolio-level prioritization to focus leadership on high-value work.
• Build leadership capability with practices to translate strategy into high-performing teams.
• Strengthen Design’s role as a proactive business partner and driver of strategic decisions.
• Turn strategic priorities into tangible initiatives and measurable outcomes with Operations.

Skills

Design strategy

Executive influence

Cross‑functional leadership

Strategic thinking

People leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/related field

Job description

Nike Inc. in Beaverton seeks a senior enterprise leader who bridges creative and business worlds.

You will translate the company's design vision into actionable strategy, connecting design, product and innovation to business priorities and marketplace impact. You will build and lead high‑performing, inclusive teams, influence senior leaders, and guide multi‑thread initiatives that align design with growth, brand and operating objectives.