Lead Professional, Brand Creative Design, Retail GC

About the role

Nike is looking for a Lead Professional in Brand Creative Design, Retail GC, based in Shanghai. The role reports to the Senior Manager, Brand Creative, Retail GC, who leads retail design projects and story design development across retail concepts. The lead supports the team in delivering high-quality storytelling and creative direction across Nike's retail world, using physical and digital design approaches, and works with Concept Development, Retail Marketing, Expansion and Procurement, as well as Marketing, Marketplace and Global BC studios.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the creative development of retail experiences, brand activations and immersive storytelling for the GC marketplace, covering finishes, imagery and art direction.
• Follow global and geo retail storytelling directions and test new approaches through materials or digital integration.
• Take part in creative reviews, present work cross-functionally, collect and respond to design feedback and iterate quickly.
• Collaborate with geo/global counterparts to communicate design and ensure feasibility and excellence.
• Manage vendors, suppliers and agencies so each retail project meets Nike's craft standards.
• Stay ahead of design trends, consumer behaviour and retail innovations to inform future strategy.

Required profile

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in retail design, brand environments or experiential marketing.
• Bachelor's degree in architecture, graphic design, industrial design, environmental design or a related field.
• Fluency in English and Chinese, with strong visual and verbal communication skills and a deep understanding of local culture and the retail landscape.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally, estimated at about 10-20% annually.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Figma and 3D software is a plus.
• Ability to ideate, illustrate and execute in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.