Global Visual Merchandising Director, Retail Concepts

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are seeking a curious strategic and highly creative Visual Merchandising leader to shape the future of Nikes retail concepts and cross-channel experiences. This role is ideal for a systems-minded leader who brings a strong point of view deep retail expertise and a passion for designing connected consumer journeys.

This leader thinks beyond individual moments to create scalable concepts that work across physical stores and digital touchpoints. They thrive in complexity collaborate naturally across disciplines and enjoy building new frameworks that bring clarity consistency and inspiration to teams worldwide.

WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON

As Director of Visual Merchandising for Retail Concepts and Cross-Channel Experiences you will define and evolve Nikes retail concept vision shaping how consumers experience the brand across physical stores. You will translate brand and business strategy into concept frameworks and experience systems that can scale globally while remaining culturally relevant.

You will lead alignment with senior leadership and cross-functional partners representing Retail in key decision forums and helping shape long-term priorities and direction for retail concepts and experiences. You will oversee the development of concept toolkits and evergreen systems including retail concepts visual experience guidelines cross-channel frameworks and playbooks that ensure cohesive execution across store formats geographies and channels.

A core focus of this role is designing connected journeys. You will work across Business Merchandising Design and Marketing teams to ensure concepts are holistically integrated creating seamless transitions between physical and digital storytelling services and product presentation.

You will also guide innovation and prototype development within Retail Labs and concept pilots helping test refine and scale new fixtures mannequins presentation strategies and storytelling that inform the future of Nike retail.

Finally you will lead and develop a team of Managers fostering a high-performance forward-thinking culture through coaching clarity and empowerment. You will set the pace for excellence in retail concept development and cross-channel visual strategy.

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH

In this role the leader operates at the center of a highly collaborative global ecosystem. They partner closely with leaders and teams across Global and Geography organizations serving as a connective leader who aligns vision priorities and execution across the retail ecosystem.

The role reports to the Senior Director of Global Visual Merchandising and works in close partnership with Business Merchandising Retail Marketing Digital and Design ensuring retail concepts are integrated consumer-led and scalable across channels.

They also collaborate deeply with Geography teams gaining insight into local consumer behaviors marketplace dynamics and competitive trends to ensure global concepts feel relevant flexible and impactful in every market.

WHAT YOU BRING

10 years of experience in Visual Merchandising Retail Design Experience Design or a related retail leadership role.

Bachelors degree in Marketing Business Communications or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education experience and training.

Proven experience developing and scaling retail concepts or experience systems across multiple markets or regions.

Strong background in complex multi-channel retail environments with experience connecting physical and digital consumer journeys.

Demonstrated ability to think systemically translating strategy into clear frameworks tools and playbooks that enable consistent execution.

Proven ability to partner with senior leaders and cross-functional teams to influence strategy and drive alignment.

Strong people leadership skills with experience building coaching and developing high-performing teams.

Ability to travel domestically and internationally approximately 46 times per year.

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.