Manager Digital Design Global - Converse

MANAGER DIGITAL DESIGN GLOBAL CONVERSE

(grade 40

GLOBAL DIGITAL CONTENT & DESIGN

ABOUT CONVERSE

Are you interested in working for the most iconic and wellloved sneaker brand in the world Born in sports and made for the street Converse is a place to explore your potential obliterate boundaries and push out the edges of what can be. We seek people who can lead grow think dream and create. Our culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding imagination. Converse seeks achievers leaders and visionaries. At Converse its about each person bringing their authentic self skills and passion to serve the daring spirit of youth.

ABOUT OUR TEAM

The Global Digital Content & Design team at Converse creates strategic and distinct digital experiences to inspire our audience. Were powered by the people and style of our communities. Were energized by our innovation and purpose. And were constantly searching for the stories behind our products. Check out Converse.comsee all that creative Our team designs that. Our team is made up of four different functions that work together: Creative Operations Digital Content Digital Design and Copy. Together we strive to create content that exemplifies our Brand Mission Values and Purpose (aka our MVP). We develop content and storytelling that supports our digital direct commerce & wholesale ecosystem. Were talking everything from Converse our B2B site email campaigns paid social and much more. Specifically your role will be focused in the Copy and Design function. As a team we move our business goals forward through compelling brand stories seasonal commercial stories and custom Converse By You content across our digital channelsall over the world.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Were seeking a Manager for the Design functionsomeone who is a natural leader has experience concepting planning and executing photo & video shoots along with strong graphic design skills and passion for the Converse brand. Someone with knowledge of concepting and creating content for integrated digital consumer journeys with an entrepreneurial mindset.

This candidate should have an unbending rigor for creating highquality work. Someone who is driven strategic thinks critically is accountable empathetic resourceful takes initiative and has great interpersonal skills. You will be the key creative partner to the Global & Geography ecommerce teams developing and nurturing a collaborative and trusting relationship is imperative to be successful in this role.

It is crucial for this role to have strong relationships with the immediate functions on your wider team (Operations & Production Copywriting & Design) as well as our crossfunctional partners; primarily our Geography (North America & Western Europe) ecommerce and Brand teams as well as our Global Experience Strategy and Global Brand teams.

WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON

• Working under the direction of the Director Global Digital Design and Copy you will lead a team focused on of our Global and Geography specific ecommerce needs (focusing on but not limited to converse experiences and performance marketing (email SMS and paid media).
• In this role you will manage a team of senior & junior fulltime and freelance designersyour team will be responsible for embedding yourself in the goals of our strategy teams to fully comprehend and execute their briefs. The goal for you in this role is to help anticipate and offer up solutions to the Geo & Global ecommerce teams to help grow and drive their business.
• You and your team will execute converse experiences email and paid media
• You will have strong communication skills and be expected to clearly articulate and pitch your work to internal teams and senior leadership
• You will work with Project Managers and Experience Strategists to execute highquality work while meeting deadlines
• Be willing to take risks to determine the balance between exceptional creative and relevant business needs

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH

As a Senior Manager Global Digital Design you will work with our team of Designers Copywriters Operations Managers UX and Experience Strategists. You will partner closely with teams across the Geography & Digital Organization deliver content that supports Converse Geo & Marketplace business goals. This role reports to the Director Global Digital Design.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING

• Bachelors Degree in Graphic Design or designrelated equivalent
• 6 years experience in digital design for large retail ecommerce or key digital agency experience specific to the streetwear footwear/apparel industry.
• People management experience
• Skills with Figma and Adobe Suite
• Animation video editing photo retouchingSkills in Abode After Effects
• A genuine passion for creativity and graphic design with a strong knowledge of digital commerce performance marketing (email paid social and other media) A/B testing designing for different and multiple target audiences and social media platforms
• UX Strong knowledge of UX/UI (does not need to be at expert level as you will not be leading UX work)
• Able to manage multiple and competing work priorities demands and changes
• Familiarity with project tracking tools such as Asana or Trello
• A genuine passion and connection to streetwear culture and trend
• Understanding of current digital content & design trends for ecommerce
• Any other design experience is valued. Must show fully comprehensive portfolio.
• Strong writing and communications experience

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.

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