Jobs at Nike in China

You have proven experience working at scale and can lead complex work streams independently – managing and prioritizing your time as needed. Youre outstanding at crafting the detail all the way to delivery and using this experience to teach others around you.

What you will work on

• Partner with Brand planning team for the development of seasonal brand product stories
• Develop new/relevant ways to do visual storytelling in digital and retail experience
• Support the creation and update of all seasonal product marketing assets as well as evergreen brand assets
• Create seasonal visual centers and toolkits that translate complex technical and business concepts into easy-to-understand communication pieces and executional guidance
• Collaborate with multiple agency relationships across multiple projects with a clear design voice and an unbending creative rigor

Who you will work with

You’ll report to the Sr Manager, Brand Creative Asia and work day to day with your peers in Brand Creative, Brand, Entertainment & Energy marketing team, Digital marketing team and Retail marketing team in Asia geo. You’ll be a partner to the Global Brand Creative team. You will also collaborate and guide external partners and agencies, including professionals in your respective field.

What you bring

• 8+ years of progressive and technically sophisticated graphic design and/or art direction experience in branded content at an agency and brand marketing environment, with ideally a strong focus on consumer brands
• Strong knowledge of current trends in color, graphic design, art, photography, architecture, and experience design — and their application to the sport industry.
• Adept at applying and performing design skills including concepting, ideation, drawing/sketching, typography, color theory, texture, spatial design in scale, visual presentation development and space planning layouts.
• Familiar with co-working with design studios and delivering progressively complex projects of varying scales, budgets, and timelines
• Passion for reinventing the way we approach traditional ways of working. Not scared to challenge the past and in doing so push new creative ways of thinking and working
• Experience working in and passionate about youth culture including sport, music, fashion and art
• Excellent knowledge of photographers, stylists, artists and filmmakers
• Ability to concept and art direct photo shoots at the highest level

Qualifications

• Business level proficiency in both Mandarin and English language
• Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design or design-related equivalent
• Master of PS, AI, Basica knowledge of Sketch-up, 3D

Brand Creative is the Art of Storytelling.

• 8+ years of progressive experience in creative production and project management within top-tier agencies or global brands.
• Proven track record of leading large-scale, multi-platform campaigns from concept to delivery.
• Deep expertise in managing complex timelines, multimillion-dollar budgets, and high-stakes deliverables.
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence and align cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders.

• Visionary and passionate about creativity, sport, and culture.
• Calm under pressure, with exceptional organizational and problem-solving skills.
• A collaborative leader who inspires teams and elevates creative output.
• A proactive communicator fluent in both Chinese and English (verbal & written).

• Lead the full production lifecycle—from strategic planning to final asset delivery—ensuring creative excellence and operational efficiency.
• Oversee execution across diverse mediums including film, digital, experiential, and retail.
• Own on-set production leadership, acting as the key liaison between internal teams, talent, and external partners.

• Serve as a trusted thought partner to Nike’s Brand Creative leadership, contributing to the creative vision and execution strategy.
• Identify, commission, and manage a diverse network of creative partners—from global agencies to emerging talent.
• Drive innovation by scouting new production technologies, formats, and storytelling methods.
• Lead negotiations, budget oversight, and contract execution with external vendors and talent.

• Partner closely with Nike’s internal creative teams—designers, art directors, copywriters, and creative directors.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Marketing, Sports Marketing, Entertainment, Legal, Finance, and Procurement.
• Act as a senior liaison for productions involving athletes, celebrities, and high-profile talent.

• A passion for creativity, sport, and culture, with a sharp eye for detail and storytelling.
• A strategic mindset with the ability to challenge business priorities and advocate for creative integrity.
• Experience navigating matrixed organizations and aligning diverse stakeholders.
• A future-forward approach, constantly exploring new creative technologies and production innovations.
• Willingness to travel 10–20% of the time.

Drive future sell-in

• Voice out commercial business insights

• By season OTB forecast

• Accurate assortment and by model right forecast

• Drive dynamic fulfillment management

Product in season management

• Push partner future & prop shipment to achieve financial target

• Manage right assortment distribution and check

• Products sell-thru tracking and find business opportunity

• Drive marketplace management excellence thru setting aligned guidance with account teams

• Initiate X-MPU alignment maximize consumer moment business

• Drive X-MPU seamless consumer experience on products offering

• Sell-in gate insight deliver & combine, Pre-read, hindsight, SSR, PSP, SPA , OBR;

• Sell-in gate biz insight & input; cross account number & key model forecast top-down ; line change & in-season management;

• Comprehensive understanding of retail math, marketplace trend, assortment & products insights, partner and cross function management

• Ability to create sales plans / business review based to drive business opportunities

• Strong and demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and influence others

• Advanced knowledge of MS office applications; proficiency in Excel including creating spreadsheets, complex formulas, pivot tables, etc.

• Good team player and ability to work with the cross functional partners on all aspects of the business

• Finance knowledge

• Product insights

• Effectively communication and Influencing skills

• Sales / Planning / Merchandising experience in sports/FMCG/fast fashion brands is a plus

• Experience of coding or big data analysis (eg: VB, SQL server, Python) is a plus

ABOUT CONVERSE

The goals of the Converse Global Sourcing & Manufacturing team are to Deliver Product Excellence, bringing to life and to market products that blow away consumer expectations and create the Manufacturing Network of the Future with capabilities to support our business. We believe this is possible by partnering with best-in-class manufacturers and investing in the right talent to:

• Build capabilities to create innovative products that push the boundaries of our brand.
• Deploy responsive supply chain solutions that improve speed and deliver meaningful commercial impact.
• Advance the resilience and sustainability of our supply chain through partner, performance, and risk management approaches.
• Constantly improve our operational model to improve service, efficiency, cost, and quality.
• Live our values and put people first to drive organizational effectiveness.

WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

As Director, Chemical Engineering & LAB on the Converse’s Partner Manufacturing & Engineering team, you are part of a Global Sourcing & Manufacturing team committed to delivering excellence to our product teams and to consumers every day. This role reports to the Director, Partner Manufacturing & Engineering, based in Zhongshan China. You will lead a team of Chemical Engineers & Lab Testing Engineers in Converse Asia. You will also work closely with the Nike Chemical Engineering network. You will engage with a broad spectrum of functional stakeholders in

• Converse Footwear Supply Chain.
• Boston Headquarter & Asia Innovation, Product Creation, Engineering, Materials Teams.
• External parties such as Chemical vendors and our Footwear manufacturing suppliers.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education, experience or training.
• Postgraduate degree (in chemical engineering, polymer science or related discipline) is highly preferred.
• 9+ years of relevant work experience.
• 4+ years of people management experience.
• Footwear experience is preferred, experience in related industries may also be considered.
• Well versed in coaching, developing and leading high-performing direct or indirect teams.
• A strategic leader with a proven track-record of collaborating and influencing in a highly matrixed organization across a variety of internal and external partners with cross-cultural awareness and sensitivity.
• Proficient in standard MS Office programs.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Requires domestic and international travel up to 10% of time, along with the flexibility to collaborate with global partners on their local times as needed.

If this is you, you’ll be working with your team and the Partner Manufacturing & Engineering network to define, implement, track progress and achieve goals on projects, programs and initiatives while navigating a dynamic, highly matrixed, fast-paced environment.

As a people manager you will lead, coach and inspire your team, creating a culture of ownership, curiosity and collaboration. You will partner with the Partner Manufacturing Engineering Leadership team to support the growth and development of the Chemical Engineers and Testing Engineers in the extended network.

Job Purpose:

Responsible for territory retail operation management, execution & elevation of partner retail excellence

Key Responsibilities:

• Understand and deliver territory retail business strategy & program to guide future retail business and long-term partnership with wholesalers
• Set seasonal branch lever door plan with X-functional alignment before season kick-off and keep tracking in-season retail performance with prompt action plans
• Work with territory account partner to integrate implementation seasonal retail plan and deliver 100% achievement result on aligned door plan
• Collect and feedback territory partner’s retail KPI, marketplace intelligence and consumer insights, especially during retail moments

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or above
• 3+ years of work experience in Consumer Goods / Retail / Consulting industry; sports background is preferred
• Strong communication skills and teamwork skills
• Strong analysis and calculation skills, proficient in using office software
• Fluent in written and spoken English

WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

They are highly organized, able to balance and prioritize multiple initiatives at one time, adept at project management, able to influence partners, good with data, and experienced negotiators.

Ready for your next game? Show us your tactics via your cv:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education, experience or training
• Proven track record in Supply Chain Procurement
• Demonstrate your growth mindset and curiosity in the intersection of Procurement & Supply chain
• As a strong influencer and negotiator, you avoid splitting the difference!
• You communicate like a pro and very fluently in English (written and spoken). Knowledge of Dutch is a great asset.
• Your strong analytical skills derive insights from data
• Time is money: we need someone with strong project management and time management skills
• You will regularly travel to our headquarters in Hilversum, NL, but also to international partners and sites abroad

IMPORTANT AND NON-NEGOTIABLE NOTE:

• No relocation package/deal: candidates must currently reside in Belgium to be considered for this position. Applications from outside Belgium will not be accepted.
• The role will be based in Laakdal, Belgium at Nike’s European Logistics Campus. Flexible working options are available with a requirement to be on site at least 3 days a week.

Sourcing Strategy

• Define high-level objectives, requirement and demand analysis for sourcing projects in alignment with geo and global category strategy.

• Identifying supply base based on category strategy, competitive analysis, industry trends and spend analysis.

• Explore sourcing opportunities to fulfill category’s goals.

• Consult with category leadership to ensure sourcing plan aligns with global and regional category plans.

Sourcing Execution

• Execute sourcing events (RFI / RFQ / RFP) with clear timelines and secure Nike’s best interests with proper SOW, SLA, or KPI set up.

• Mitigate risk through proper due diligence, deal evaluations and commercial agreements (T&C) negotiations.

• Drive selection of the most appropriate and cost-effective suppliers based on collaboration with stakeholders on selection criteria and weighting.

Project Management

• Prioritize projects within the space that the individual is managing, while delivering to the needs of the stakeholders and the company.

• Execute and close each sourcing project, working cross-functionally end to end with legal, controlling, and purchasing and stakeholder.

• Ability to raise issues and risks to members as needed.

Performance Management

• Connect the work procurement does and impact on the company (cost reduction and cost avoidance, with qualitative impact that the procurement team measures).

• Maintain connections with finance and business stakeholders to ensure alignment with financial and busines target delivery.

• Conduct validation with key financial stakeholders and communicate value to stakeholder and Procurement performance management team

Creative Dialogue: Engage artists at all career stages—from emerging to established—with clarity and cultural relevance.

Reporting to the Director of Studio Production, you will work closely with the creative and styling teams, post-production specialists, and digital imaging experts to deliver high-quality e-commerce content. You will also collaborate with internal Nike stakeholders to align production outputs with broader brand and business goals.

5+ years in art buying, talent scouting, or creative production.

A black book of industry contacts and an instinct for spotting rising stars.

Ability to translate creative briefs into actionable talent strategies.

Fluency in negotiating contracts, usage and scopes with artists/agents.