Senior Director, Design Strategy

Beaverton, OR - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

WHO YOULL WORK WITH

You will lead the Design Strategy function and work in close partnership with the Chief Design Officer Product Creation business leaders and their strategy teams VP/Creative Directors across Design Brand Marketing creative leaders NXT and Innovation leaders and crossfunctional partners in HR and Business Integration. Youll operate as a connector across design product innovation brand and marketplace teams to ensure strategic cohesion.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

A senior enterprise leader who bridges creative and business worlds. You combine strong design intuition with business acumen strategic thinking and exceptional communication and executive influence. You have a track record of building highperforming inclusive teams and driving complex multithreaded initiatives that align design vision with company priorities innovation roadmaps and marketplace impact.

Bachelors degree in Business Administration Economics Applied Science or a related field. Will accept any suitablecombination of education experience and training.
10 years prior design leadership experience in strategy innovation-led or future-focused creative studios.
Proven ability to influence senior leaders and align diverse stakeholder groups to clear decisions.
Expertise and proven track record of leading teams at the intersection of design strategy and business.
Experience working across multiple initiatives and objectives across the enterprise.
Expertise in organizational strategy foresight and design systems.
Demonstrated ability to influence and drive action plans multidisciplinary teams and cross-functional partners effectively.
Strong design intuition combined with business acumen and strategic thinking.

WHAT YOULL WORK ON

You will translate Nikes business vision into actionable design strategies and operating mechanisms enabling teams to deliver breakthrough consumer experiences. Youll connect longrange ambition to nearterm execution and bring clarity tools and cadence to how design delivers value across the enterprise. Additionally in this role you will:

Partner with Nike Chief Design Officer to define and evolve the long-term Design Strategy across Footwear Apparel and Accessories (Design Corporate Strategic Roadmap).
Translate Nikes Business Vision and Strategy into actionable Design roadmaps.
Align design initiatives with Nikes Inc priorities innovation business Brand and sustainability commitments.
Lead the Design Strategy function and foster collaboration across design product innovation brand and marketplace teams to ensure strategic cohesion by connecting on a regular cadence with the Global Nike Strategy leadership. This position is a key member of the Design Leadership Team and works closely with the Strategy Leadership Team.
Develop frameworks and tools to enable design teams to work more effectively creatively and inclusively.
Drive sport cultural and cultural competitive research to anticipate future opportunities by partnering with Nike Athlete concepts and insights and Nike Design Future/Trend.
Serve as a key advisor and thought partner to the Chief Design Officer.

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.

Required Experience:

Exec

WHO YOULL WORK WITHYou will lead the Design Strategy function and work in close partnership with the Chief Design Officer Product Creation business leaders and their strategy teams VP/Creative Directors across Design Brand Marketing creative leaders NXT and Innovation leaders and crossfunctional par...

WHO YOULL WORK WITH

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Bachelors degree in Business Administration Economics Applied Science or a related field. Will accept any suitablecombination of education experience and training.
10 years prior design leadership experience in strategy innovation-led or future-focused creative studios.
Proven ability to influence senior leaders and align diverse stakeholder groups to clear decisions.
Expertise and proven track record of leading teams at the intersection of design strategy and business.
Experience working across multiple initiatives and objectives across the enterprise.
Expertise in organizational strategy foresight and design systems.
Demonstrated ability to influence and drive action plans multidisciplinary teams and cross-functional partners effectively.
Strong design intuition combined with business acumen and strategic thinking.

WHAT YOULL WORK ON

Partner with Nike Chief Design Officer to define and evolve the long-term Design Strategy across Footwear Apparel and Accessories (Design Corporate Strategic Roadmap).
Translate Nikes Business Vision and Strategy into actionable Design roadmaps.
Align design initiatives with Nikes Inc priorities innovation business Brand and sustainability commitments.
Lead the Design Strategy function and foster collaboration across design product innovation brand and marketplace teams to ensure strategic cohesion by connecting on a regular cadence with the Global Nike Strategy leadership. This position is a key member of the Design Leadership Team and works closely with the Strategy Leadership Team.
Develop frameworks and tools to enable design teams to work more effectively creatively and inclusively.
Drive sport cultural and cultural competitive research to anticipate future opportunities by partnering with Nike Athlete concepts and insights and Nike Design Future/Trend.
Serve as a key advisor and thought partner to the Chief Design Officer.

Required Experience:

Exec