Global Running Creative Director - Brand Story & Experience

Nike Inc; Beaverton (OR); On-site; USD 140,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Nike Inc. is seeking a Global Sr Creative Director, Running to lead a multidisciplinary team across Art & Design Direction, Social & Digital, and Narrative & Writing. The role demands deep running knowledge, a passion for athlete culture, and excellence in storytelling for major campaigns and sport moments.

You will mentor senior talent, guide end-to-end creative work, and partner with product and marketing teams to deliver cohesive brand narratives across channels and experiences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in design or related field.
• 10+ years leading concept, design, narrative and art direction.
• Deep understanding of Running sport and culture.
• A passion for the athlete, their sport and its culture.
• Experienced creative leader and mentor to grow teams.
• Proven depth of experience directing across digital and physical platforms.
• Existing relationships within the creative industry.
• Excellent verbal and visual communication skills.
• Strong design, typography, and retouching with Adobe CS and Figma.
• Astute attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Indirectly lead teams across disciplines with the Global Brand Creative Running team.
• Drive brand awareness and engagement through creative deliverables.
• Deliver end-to-end concepts from strategy to channel execution.
• Develop and maintain relationships with photographers, filmmakers, and designers.
• Stay current with running, fashion, design, and digital trends.
• Collaborate with discipline leads to ensure strong cross-functional work.
• Ensure projects are well-planned, resourced, and delivered on time.
• Review project work for quality, consistency, and accuracy.

Skills

Verbal communication

Visual communication

Adobe Creative Suite

Figma

Typography

Retouching

Design leadership

Mentorship

External talent relations

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in design or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Figma

Job description

Nike Inc. is seeking a Global Sr Creative Director, Running to lead a multidisciplinary team across Art & Design Direction, Social & Digital, and Narrative & Writing. The role demands deep running knowledge, a passion for athlete culture, and excellence in storytelling for major campaigns and sport moments.

You will mentor senior talent, guide end-to-end creative work, and partner with product and marketing teams to deliver cohesive brand narratives across channels and experiences.