Global Senior Director ICON Studios
Global Senior Director ICON Studios
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Job Description
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Who We Are Looking For
Nike Global Brand Planning & Operations is seeking a Brand Commercial studio leader to drive the growth and transformation of our Icon global studio network. This is a rare opportunity for a recognized leader in studio operations photography/video production and creative strategy to oversee a worldclass imaging studio and content production ecosystem that fuels Nikes commercial brand product imaging at scale.
The ideal candidate is an innovative and strategic thinker with a deep understanding of both the creative and business demands of largescale content production. This individual must have a proven ability to balance efficiency scalability brand distinction and commercial payoff ensuring that the studios output remains bestinclass while operating at the speed and complexity of a global enterprise. This role requires expertise in studio management highvolume asset production financial stewardship team leadership and emerging imaging technologies to shape the future of how Nike content is created and delivered across all digital touch points including owned paid and partner platforms.
What You Will Work On
As Senior Director of Icon Studios Global you will oversee the strategic direction and of Nikes global studio network ensuring that our content production ecosystem is optimized for scale quality and operational excellence. You will be responsible for endtoend studio operations across three facilities driving process innovation and ensuring that all creative production efforts align with Nikes evolving brand and business needs.
A key focus of this role will be overseeing the studio budget that supports Nikes expansive content demands. You will be responsible for optimizing resource allocation managing financial performance and identifying opportunities for cost efficiencies without compromising creative integrity. You will also lead new imaging processes and workflow advancements ensuring that Nikes content production capabilities remain at the forefront of industry innovation.
Beyond the studio walls you will drive deep integration with Nikes broader marketing and commerce ecosystem ensuring that the content produced serves the needs of Nike Direct Partners Retail Brand Creative and Digital Marketing teams. This includes aligning production strategies with key brand initiatives seasonal campaigns and performance marketing efforts ensuring that Icons studio operations and deliverables are both creatively compelling and business driven. Additionally you will partner closely with Marketing Technology and Finance teams to evolve Nikes imaging tools and creative production infrastructure leveraging data automation and emerging technologies to drive efficiency enhance workflows and futureproof our content operations.
Who You Will Work With
This role operates at the intersection of creative marketing technology and business operations requiring deep collaboration with key stakeholders across the organization. You will work closely with crossfunctional stakeholders to ensure that content aligns with omnichannel commerce strategies driving seamless consumer experiences across digital placements. You will also partner with brand creative and marketing teams ensuring that all studio production efforts support Nikes brand initiatives while delivering premium content at scale.
Additionally you will work in close partnership with Nikes global digital paid media and performance marketing teams ensuring that creative assets are optimized for impact across all platforms. Given the complexity and scale of Nikes creative operations collaboration with marketing technology and finance leaders will be critical. You will play a key role in evolving Nikes systems integrating new tools that enhance speed efficiency and asset optimization.
Internally you will lead a large globally distributed team of imaging logistics planning production and postproduction experts ensuring that Nikes Icon studio operations function as a highperforming futureforward organization. As a leader of leaders you will be responsible for developing toptier talent and fostering a culture of innovation and creative excellence across the entire studio network.
What You Bring
Bachelors or Masters degree in Photography Design or related field or combination of relevant education and experience.
10 years of experience in studio operations and digital imaging with expertise in largescale content production across photography and video with a focus on Brand Commercial.
Management ofmultiple distributed teamsproviding leadership inspiration mentorship support and direction
Deep technical knowledge of the digital imaging industry including emerging trends tools and production best practices.
Proven ability to manage large P&L budgets and make datadriven business decisions that balance efficiency with creative excellence.
Experience in enterpriselevel process optimization to scale content production while maintaining brand distinction consistency and quality.
A futurefocused mindset with the ability to anticipate industry shifts and position Nike at the forefront of content creation.
Drive a culture of continuous improvement
A passion for the Athlete* Sport* and Culture.
An excellent people manager and mentor deeply committed to fostering the growth and success of everyone on the team
Excellent verbal and visual communication skills.
Astute attention to detail and meticulous organizational skills
We offer a number of accommodations to complete our interview process including screen readers sign language interpreters accessible and single location for inperson 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.
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Exec
Employment Type
Full-Time
