Director, Brand Creative Architecture Design, Greater China

About the role

Nike is looking for a Design Director for its Retail Store Design team in Greater China. The team is responsible for retail innovation, combining strategy and creativity to deliver immersive physical experiences that connect athletes to the future of sport. The role guides senior design leads and external partners on innovative, athlete-focused retail environments, while working under the guidance of Senior Directors and alongside Director-level peers.

Key responsibilities

• Amplify, extend and execute retail environments across Greater China's store portfolio
• Set clear direction, develop compelling designs and establish implementation standards that ensure consistency across execution
• Lead the team in choosing the optimal approach for each project, balancing consumer insights, brand vision and business objectives
• Communicate design intent to senior stakeholders, produce impactful presentations and manage production files when needed
• Develop and mentor the team, collaborate with internal and external design teams, and use established design processes, toolkits and best practices to deliver projects on time and within budget

Required profile

• 10+ years of architectural and brand design experience, including at least 3 years managing design teams
• Bachelor's degree in architecture, interior design or a related field, or equivalent experience and education
• Experience in the Greater China retail industry strongly preferred, including familiarity with local architecture codes, regulations and scalable retail; international experience beneficial
• Strong oral and written Mandarin and English, with the ability to explain complex ideas to senior leadership
• Proven ability to build relationships, motivate teams, navigate ambiguity and contribute to decisions and processes

Required skills

• Advanced proficiency with industry-standard design tools and software
• Visual communication, concept development and ideation
• Understanding of design processes and knowledge of architecture, furniture and fixtures, materials and environmental brand application