Lead, Kids Sportswear Concept Design

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.

NIKE, Inc. designs the future. At NIKE, Inc. designers chase their curiosities and build what’s next, shaping the culture and advancing human potential. The Design teams include artists, inventors and specialists, all with different focuses, including color and material experts, and apparel, footwear and graphic designers. Nike designers look to the future, aggressively pursuing materials, ideas and forms that further elevate the athlete experience, raise the bar for modern style and reduce environmental impact.

Who We Are Looking For

We are looking for a Lead Concept Designer to join our Global Kids Concept Design Team. Concept Design at Nike is at the forefront of defining the future, merging innovation, athlete insights, product design, and brand storytelling to bring Nike’s biggest ideas to life. As a Lead Concept Designer, you will play a pivotal role in guiding the creative process and collaborating with cross-functional teams to build the visual identities that define Nike’s key initiatives.

This role requires a leader in their craft who can also inspire and mentor others. As a strategic and creative leader, you’ll drive the development of groundbreaking concepts and narratives that resonate with athletes, consumers, and teams across the organization. You must be a strong collaborator, able to integrate insights from different fields, and an imaginative thinker capable of shaping the future of sport and culture.

What You Will Work On

As a Lead Concept Designer, your mission is to bring Nike’s vision to life by leading the creative process on the company’s most impactful initiatives. You will work across product design, consumer insights, merchandising, and brand teams to uncover opportunities and translate them into compelling creative strategies and visual identities.

Your responsibilities will include leading brainstorming sessions, overseeing photoshoots, working with agency partners, presenting ideas to senior leadership, and managing creative execution from concept to completion. In this role, you will use your experience in creative direction, art direction, and storytelling to elevate Nike’s global brand identity and influence the next generation of athletes and consumers.

Who You Will Work With

You will report to a Senior Director or Concept Director, working closely with cross-functional teams across Nike. You will collaborate regularly with product designers, merchandising leaders, brand teams, and external agencies to bring Nike’s creative vision to life. In this role, your leadership will be essential in aligning stakeholders and ensuring that all creative efforts deliver cohesive and impactful results.

What You Will Bring

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Design or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
   
• 5+ years of professional design experience, preferably within product, marketing, brand, or agency environments.
   
• A passion for the athlete, sport, and culture, with a deep understanding of global trends in these areas.
   
• Leadership experience, with a proven ability to manage and mentor a team of creatives.
   
• Expertise across multiple design disciplines, including art direction, motion, graphic, and spatial design.
   
• Proficiency in design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Miro, Keynote, and familiarity with AI, Figma and 3D design tools.
   
• A portfolio that demonstrates storytelling, art direction, and brand identity work at a high level.
   
• Strong verbal and visual communication skills, experienced in presenting and defending creative work to senior leadership.
   
• The ability to lead multiple projects efficiently, managing time and resources to deliver high-quality creative output.
   
• Strong interpersonal skills and a positive mindset, with a track record of collaboration across teams and managing external creative partners.
   
• A high degree of curiosity, with a keen understanding of design culture, youth culture, and emerging trends in creative technology.

Why Nike?

At Nike, you will work at the cutting edge of creativity, collaborating with top talent on initiatives that shape the future of sport and culture. If you are passionate about leadership, design, innovation, and storytelling, and you thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, this role is for you.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees and job applicants. We offer a number of accommodations to complete our interview process including screen readers, sign language interpreters, accessible and single location for in-person interviews, closed captioning, and other reasonable modifications as needed. If you discover, as you navigate our application process, that you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please complete the Candidate Accommodation Request Form.

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 committed to employing a diverse workforce. 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.