Director, Visual Merchandising — Elevate Retail Experience

Nike Inc; Beaverton (OR); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Nike Inc seeks a Director of Visual Merchandising to lead and elevate VMS across Factory Retail stores in Beaverton. This role drives seasonal presentation strategies, styling direction, and tools to deliver an unforgettable consumer experience with Nike’s distinct visual identity.

You will coach a high-performing team, influence senior leadership, and collaborate with Global and Geo CDM, Merchandising, and Design to ensure flawless execution and impactful retail storytelling.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Visual Merchandising, Design or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years in retail marketing, visual merchandising, product merchandising, or related field.
• Proven passion for art and science of visual merchandising and styling.
• Experience leading and developing diverse teams with accountability and growth mindset.
• Track record of building high-performing teams and driving collaboration across functions.
• Deep experience in large-scale retail environments and driving impact at scale.
• Strong aesthetic sense and ability to uphold high presentation standards.
• Deep understanding of fashion, consumer trends and premium retail experiences.
• Experience influencing senior leadership to drive change at scale.
• Ability to create engaging in-store displays and visual narratives that drive engagement and sales.
• Ability to tailor presentation solutions for various retail environments to align with brand voice.
• Knowledge of current retail landscape and trends in Factory and Outlet formats.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with strong influencing and negotiation skills.
• Proficient in Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint; Mac preferred.
• Willingness to travel 4–6 times per year.

Responsibilities

• Develop clear VMS priorities, styling directions, and presentation strategies to inspire consumers and elevate in-store experiences.
• Champion elevated taste and premium presentation standards across Nike's Factory marketplace.
• Directly coach and develop a high-performing team of VMS Managers and Specialists with clear goals and succession planning.
• Foster a culture of creativity, accountability, inclusivity, and ongoing growth within the VMS organization.
• Build collaborative relationships with Global and Geo CDM, Merchandising, Design, and Operations to drive alignment.
• Partner with Territory and City teams to ensure VMS tools and standards are clear and executable.
• Leverage consumer and marketplace insights to shape presentation strategies and drive engagement and business results.

Skills

Retail Leadership

Visual Merchandising

Team Development

Cross-functional Collaboration

Executive Communication

Strategic Thinking

Fashion & Styling

Presentation Design

Mac Proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business/Marketing/Visual Merchandising/Design

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Keynote

Outlook

Job description

Nike Inc seeks a Director of Visual Merchandising to lead and elevate VMS across Factory Retail stores in Beaverton. This role drives seasonal presentation strategies, styling direction, and tools to deliver an unforgettable consumer experience with Nike’s distinct visual identity.

You will coach a high-performing team, influence senior leadership, and collaborate with Global and Geo CDM, Merchandising, and Design to ensure flawless execution and impactful retail storytelling.