Narrative Director, Global Football, Consumer Direct Studios - Global Brand Creative

Become a Part of the NIKE, Inc. Team
NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world’s best athletes. It is a place to explore potential, obliterate boundaries and push out the edges of what can be. The company looks for people who can grow, think, dream and create. Its culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding imagination. The brand seeks achievers, leaders and visionaries. At NIKE, Inc. it’s about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.
NIKE, Inc.'s storytellers, Marketing and Communication sets the brand tone. A creative force of specialists tell Nike’s stories of innovation and sport through advertising, brand strategy, digital engagement and product presentation. Using channels ranging from retail stores to social media, Marketing & Communication teams connect the science and art of Nike innovations to the hearts and minds of athletes around the world.
Who We’re Looking For
The Narrative Director, Global Football, Consumer Direct Studios (CDS) delivers world-class narrative direction, developed with a holistic approach to platform-right creative that drives sport culture. They bring an obsession for storytelling with craft and taste, at scale. They partner closely with teammates to create connected concepts, content and experiences from ideation through production and delivery. They are adept at developing creative that amplifies a core point of view to achieve brand and business objectives. This Narrative Director has an expertise in storytelling, writing and the ability to craft messaging and creative frameworks with end in mind, online to offline. They possess the superpower to connect multiple stories and narratives across different platforms, over multiple seasons, for specific audiences. They’re an experienced people manager, coaching for growth and development; they’re comfortable collaborating with multiple strategic and marketing partners; and they’re passionate about fostering a team culture that prioritizes respect and inclusivity.
What You’ll Work On
The Narrative Director, Global Football, CDS will work on seasonal and 365 creative that’s focused on Nike’s global football audience, applied to both digital and physical spaces. Storytelling will center on athletes, innovation and the communities we serve.
Who You’ll Work With
You’ll closely partner with the Design Director, Global Football, CDS. This role reports to the Sr Creative Director, Men’s & Brand Defining, CDS and often works with the Sr Creative Director, Design & Narrative, CDSas well as the VP Creative Director, Global CDS. You will lead a team of narrative experts and writers and will collaborate with designers, strategists, planners, producers and operations experts. You will partner regularly with other Global Brand Creative Studios, Global Brand Marketing and Global Consumer Direct Marketing. You will also be connected to Geo and City creative studios.
What You Bring

• Experience in leading teams of narrative experts, storytellers and writers
• Dedication to fostering a team culture of collaboration, respect and inclusivity
• Ability to lead with innovative & strategic thinking
• 8+ years of agency or in-house creative team experience
• Sense of humor, positivity and entrepreneurial spirit
• Commitment toward growing individual talent
• Comfort leading both internal creative teams and external agency partners towards common goals
• Attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
• Obsession with storytelling & craft
• Enthusiasm to partner with all types of creative talent, including Design Directors and Art Directors
• Proven success at applying creative across different media, online to offline, with special emphasis on social platforms and retail
• Love for problem-solving
• Bachelor’s degree or combination of relevant education, experience, and training
• Proficiency in creative tools such as Figma, Keynote and Adobe CS
• Deep understanding of the creative process from concept through development and production
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Passion, knowledge and/or curiosity toward sport culture
• Existing relationships with relevant freelance writers and strategists

NIKE, Inc. is a growth company that looks for team members to grow with it. Nike offers a generous total rewards package, casual work environment, a diverse and inclusive culture, and an electric atmosphere for professional development. No matter the location, or the role, every Nike employee shares one galvanizing mission: To bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete* in the world.
NIKE, Inc. is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.
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