Director, Brand Creative Architecture Design, GC
Director, Brand Creative Architecture Design, GC
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Job Description
The Greater China Brand Creative Retail Design team are the stewards of retail innovation in one of Nikes largest geographies. We combine strategy with creativity executing immersive physical experiences that connect athletes to the future of sport. We exist at the intersection of brand and commerce art and science bringing big ideas to life in retail environments that inspire our athletes.
Our team designs holistic Nike store experience - including architecture permanent and seasonal storytelling - whilst leveraging global brand and retail standards. We obsess over delivering exceptional brand executions across retail
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR
Nike seeks a visionary Design Directorfor our Retail Store Design team in Greater China. A strategic and collaborative leader you will guide senior design leads and external partners consistently seeking new possibilities for innovative athlete-focused retail environments. You create design solutions that authentically represent Nikes brand standards and elevate the consumer experience.
You bring proven experience scaling retail fleets shaping distinctive brand spaces and leading cross-functional teams. You easily navigate disciplines such as Architecture Furniture & Fixtures Materials and Environmental Brand application. Passionate about sport consumers and design you clearly illustrate your ideas and confidently lead projects to completion.
WHAT WILL YOU WORK ON
You will amplify extend and execute retail environments across Greater Chinas store portfolio. As a forward thinking detail oriented leader with an architectural mindset you will set clear direction develop compelling designs and establish implementation standards that ensure consistency across execution.
You will lead your team to determine the optimal approach for each project balancing consumer insights brand vision and business objectives. Youll effectively communicate design intent to senior stakeholders produce impactful presentations and manage production files when necessary. Travel requirements are approximately 1025%.
WHO WILL YOU WORK WITH
Under guidance from Senior Directors and in partnership with Director level peers youll deliver scalable retail solutions. This role combines team development and mentorship with hands-on design oversight closely collaborating with internal and external design teams. You will leverage established design processes toolkits and best practices to ensure timely budget-conscious and creatively-aligned project delivery.
WHAT YOU BRING
10 years of architectural and brand design experience demonstrating creative sophistication in concepts and visual communication including at least 3 years managing design teams.
Bachelors degree in architecture interior design or a related field or equivalent experience and education.
Comprehensive understanding of design processes and advanced proficiency with industry standard design tools and software.
Retail industry experience strongly preferred; international experience beneficial.
Strong oral and written communication skills in Mandarin and English & proven ability to clearly articulate complex ideas to senior leadership.
Proven skill in visual communication concept development and ideation.
Exceptional relationship building skills able to foster collaboration across diverse teams and functions.
Demonstrated ability to contribute strategically to processes policies and decision-making.
Proven experience motivating teams navigating ambiguity and facilitating effective collaborative decision-making.
Passionate about trends in technology design art interactive and experiential environments.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
