Principal, Architecture Designer

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Who We Are

The GPS Places team delivers bestinclass workplace experiences that attract retain and inspire Nike talent. We support a global portfolio through five core functions: Program Operations Real Estate Standards Program Management and Design.

Our Design function inclusive of Architecture and Brand leads the creation of innovative athletecentered environments that elevate performance culture and community across Nikes global footprint.

Who Were Looking For

A strategic visionary Principal Architectural Designer who blends design excellence with operational execution. You combine creative leadership technical expertise and strong partnership instincts to guide complex global workplace projects. You thrive in crossfunctional environments champion innovation and can articulate a compelling design narrative to diverse audiences.

What Youll Work On

As Principal West you will lead design operations across EMEA and support North America initiatives. Reporting to the Global Design Director youll develop locationspecific strategies and drive design execution with global vendor teams across architecture engineering and brand.

You will:

Design Leadership & Delivery

Lead all phases of architectural design and construction: programming concept schematic design development construction documentation and construction administration.

Manage production of design deliverables including architectural drawings brand packaging mockups technical documentation and FFE specifications.

Own finish specifications code alignment and technical detailing throughout the project lifecycle.

Ensure project schedules and budgets remain aligned to business outcomes.

Vendor & Partner Management

Manage external creative partners including architects engineers and brand agencies to deliver clear innovative design vision.

Identify develop and manage strategic vendor relationships from discovery to activation.

Organize and lead site visits stakeholder interviews and building assessments.

CrossFunctional Collaboration

Partner closely with GPS teammates spanning Real Estate Operations Program Management Food Services Security Technology and Sport.

Provide clear communication to internal stakeholders and leadership to ensure designs meet business goals functional requirements and brand standards.

Liaise regularly with regional offices and executive partners to advance program strategy and business development.

Nike Purpose

• Champion Nikes belief that if you have a body youre an athlete.
• Ensure spaces reflect innovation sustainability inclusion and inspiration consistent with Nikes values.

What You Bring

• Bachelors degree in architecture Interior Architecture or Interior Design OR a combination of relevant education experience and training.
• This position requires a portfolio with safe nonconfidential examples of past architectural work that reflect your design approach and technical capability.
• 10 years of professional experience leading architectural and commercial interior design projects for large complex organizations.
• Demonstrated experience in workplace strategy environmental branding or facilities design.
• High proficiency in Revit AutoCAD Adobe Creative Suite SketchUp Bluebeam and PowerPoint.
• Experience with 3DS Max Rhino Grasshopper or Enscape is a plus.
• Strong storytelling and communication skills able to articulate a design vision and influence diverse audiences.
• Experience developing and nurturing vendor partnerships and crossfunctional teams.
• Advanced understanding of architectural systems code requirements building systems (structural MEP fire/life safety) and design standards.
• Demonstrated experience delivering sustainable resilient building solutions (WELL LEED Fitwel carbonneutral or netzero projects).
• Passion for mentoring teammates and leading by example in a creative environment.

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.