Director, Visual Merchandising & Brand Experience

Nike Inc; Beaverton (OR); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Nike Inc. in Beaverton, Oregon seeks a Director of Visual Merchandising to translate consumer insights into compelling retail experiences and elevate Nike’s Factory/Outlet environments. You will lead a high‑performing VMS team, setting styling standards and guiding seasonal presentation across a broad retail network.

The role demands strategic thinking, strong leadership, and the ability to influence decisions across global and geo partners. Travel 4–6 times per year is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in related field.
• 10+ years in retail marketing, visual merchandising, or related fields.
• Strong leadership, coaching and mentoring abilities.
• Ability to influence senior leadership and drive change at scale.
• Proven track record of developing high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop clear VMS priorities and presentation strategies to elevate in-store experience.
• Champion premium presentation standards and a distinct Nike visual POV.
• Coach and develop a high-performing VMS team with clear goals.
• Foster creativity, accountability, inclusivity and growth within the team.
• Collaborate with Global/Geo CDM, Merchandising, Design and Operations teams.
• Partner with Territory/City teams to ensure executable tools and standards.
• Translate consumer and marketplace insights into compelling visual strategies.

Skills

People leadership

Communication & influencing

Visual merchandising

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in related field

Tools

Outlook

Excel

PowerPoint

Keynote

Mac proficiency

Job description

Nike Inc. in Beaverton, Oregon seeks a Director of Visual Merchandising to translate consumer insights into compelling retail experiences and elevate Nike’s Factory/Outlet environments. You will lead a high‑performing VMS team, setting styling standards and guiding seasonal presentation across a broad retail network.

The role demands strategic thinking, strong leadership, and the ability to influence decisions across global and geo partners. Travel 4–6 times per year is expected.