Specialist Ii Brand Creative Women ’ Sportswear Art Direction jobs at Nike in Netherlands

Address:Plano, TX

Part Time – 20-38 hours per week, including nights and weekends

Be Rewarded for a Job Well Done

• Discounts for you and your family from Nike, Converse and Jordan up to 50% off

• Accrued Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• All full-time and part-time employees working 20 hours or more per week are eligible for 401(k) Plan, CERA, Employee Assistance Program, Mental and Emotional Health, Financial Coaching and Education, Child Development Support and Caregiving Benefits starting on the day you're hired
• Full-time and part-time employees working 20 hours or more per week are eligible for Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Savings Accounts after 12 months of continuous employment
• The opportunity to buy Nike stock at a discount through our Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Access to support through Optum Employee Assistance Program at no cost for you and your family
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per calendar year for full-time Retail Associates

Putting Your Best Foot Forward

• Must be at least 18
• 1 year of retail or consumer service experience preferred
• Flexibility to work nights, weekends and holidays based on store needs
• Use customer service authentically to ensure customers feel seen and understood in our stores
• Ability to learn and train on the latest products and technologies
• Physical requirements include the ability to bend, squat, reach, climb a ladder and stand for extended periods of time with or without reasonable accommodations.

What You're Responsible For

• Being enthusiastic, excited, and knowledgeable about NIKE products and services to best support customer needs
• Bringing your positive attitude and passion to your teammates and customers every day
• Lead by example and deliver service in line with Nike’s Service Principles to bring the consumer journey to life.
• Making customers feel welcome, that you care about their fitness wants and needs, and exceed their expectations at every step of their journey
• Playing by the rules and being professional, demonstrating integrity, reliability, and kindness
• Operating a cash register, shipping, and receiving duties, stocking products, cleaning and building visual displays with or without accommodations
• Showing up for your teammates by attending store events

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WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

As the EMEA Retail Marketing Experiences Value Specialist II you will report directly into the EMEA Senior Manager Retail Marketing Experience Value.

We are looking for someone that has:

• Strong collaborative skills.

• Proven experience with time management and project management.

• Curiosity towards target consumer and able to drive innovative solutions that remove friction.

• The ability to manage ambiguity by operating effectively, even when things are not certain or the way forward isn’t clear.

• An agile mentality to work across multiple teams & priorities with the ability to redirect energy and focus based on the brand and business priorities.

WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON

As the EMEA Retail Marketing Experiences Value Specialist II you will create and own the end-to-end marketing plan for every Nike Value store opening, working closely with internal stakeholders, external agencies and landlords.

Further details of what you’ll be responsible for:

• You will be the retail marketing expert within the cross-functional team responsible for Nike Value store openings.

• You will manage the marketing store openings budget. You will be responsible for raising POs and keeping track of the overall budget.

• You will be part of zoning workshops providing feedback on the in-store consumer experience and storytelling.

• You will work closely with our Visual Merchandising teams and external agency on the in-store signage and graphic order, production and delivery.

• You will work closely with landlords on the opening comms and activation plan.

This job posting will be closed on the 18th of June 2025.
After that, we will share feedback to all applications and move forward with the shortlisted ones.
This role is not available for relocation.

WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

This role requires close collaboration with key stakeholders across multiple functions including: Market Place partners, Consumer Construct teams Running & Training, Brand Creative, Sales teams, Sports Marketing and city teams. And you will of course build strong relationships with key partners and agencies in EMEA – a collection of the faces & organisations that we believe best represent our brand.

We are looking for a talented brand marketeer with a passion for sport, a curiosity for our young consumer, and an ability to uncover stories that will inspire the next generation to move. A marketeer who can deliver consistency in the marketplace but at the same time add partner distinction and disruption. A talent who embodies the values that our company holds dear, and one willing to adapt on the fly, all while maintaining a positive growth mindset.

• First years of relevant experience in marketing.

• Commitment to executional excellence, with strong planning and detail-oriented skills.

• Demonstrable understanding of the consumer.

• Experience in campaign management, with a track record of supporting teams in successful end-to-end execution.

• A proven track record of translating consumer insights into a brand activation.

• A desire & willingness to adapt in an agile fashion to our consumers’ and organisation’s needs to deepen our relationships

WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON

As Specialist II Partner Marketing Training & Running , EMEA, you will be a part of the Marketing Team, reporting directly to the Manager Partner Marketing Running & Training.
This role will be responsible for supporting our Training & Running Field of Play point of view, including:

• Support & execute Nike’s Running & Training stories and marketing campaigns in the partner ecosystem in EMEA to inspire the next generation.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders including, Nike teams, Market place partners angies and vendors.

• Act as a key Liaison between intergrated marketing teams to ensure alignment & collaboration

• You navigate multiple priorities with agility, shifting focus as needed based on brand and business objectives.

• Gather & analyze consumer insights to enhance service to consumers and provide valuable feedback to partners

This job posting will be closed on the 12th of June 2025.
After that, we will share feedback to all applications and move forward with the shortlisted ones.
This role is not available for relocation.

You will report to the Sr Development manager.

You will be a technical support and partner with a Lead Product Developer and the wider Development team. You will create and update Development documentation for our factory partners including Tech packs and Bill of Materials. You will prepare and engage in proto review sessions and take responsibility for the quality of material, graphic, craftsmanship, and manufacturing feasibility of your assigned styles. You will raise awareness of potential quality or manufacturing risks and influence triad partners to resolve prior to prototype creation. You will track prototypes for your styles, meet your calendar target dates, attend meetings that relate to your product’s development and communicate progress and challenges to your team as needed.

• Bachelor's degree in apparel design, textile science or related field.
• Two years additional product creation experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
• 2+ years technical design experience in the apparel industry, which includes the apparel development process from inception through production including pattern making, grading, construction, materials, costing, manufacturing and quality.
• Strong organization and communication skills.
• Experience interpreting design intent.
• Experience writing product specs and construction standards instructions.
• Experience using Adobe Illustrator, CAD Pattern Design software (Optitex) and 3D software (Clo/Browzwear) highly desired.
• Proficiency with MS Office programs.
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time (domestic and international).

You will work within the EMEA Geo Express Lane Apparel team, managing your assigned styles collaboratively with your cross functional partners to bring creative solutions and ensure the finished product meets or exceeds the required end use. You will review (digital) proto’s, manage technical comments and fit approval, graphic strike offs and samples, shepherding the styles through the creation process, advising in margin conversation, while meeting gates and dates to ensure on-time production.

As
Supply Chain Specialist

You will be a dedicated voice of Supply Chain towards our internal and external stakeholders within your account and channel responsibility. You utilize your strong account management & commercial experience to drive efficient operations and mutually profitable growth. You keep your business partners advised of risks and opportunities, and partner with your MPU and other operational functions to find optimal supply chain and commercial solutions. You engage in cross-functional projects/initiatives and simplify complex situations through structural agile thinking.

You need to be able to work against timelines and deliver results. You can flexibly move to provide your subject matter expertise in areas of critical business need across EMEA Supply Chain. As a team member you are expected to encourage peers to grow and develop.

The ideal candidate should be able to demonstrate the below criteria;

• A proven work experience in a supply chain/logistics function with a passion for operations
• Experience in working with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to drive a best-in-class service
• Proven experience in leading IAT meetings and account meetings with customers
• Analytical skills which support a result driven approach delivering operational excellence
• Innovative mentality and proven track record in leading and delivering process improvement
• You will demonstrate knowledge of Financial Acuity, Modeling & Analysis, Legal affinity
• Digital literacy: MS office, advanced Excel, advanced SAP, Cognos, Alteryx and Tableau
• Effective communicator and meticulous attention to detail
• Able to work independently, pro-active, with team success in mind
• E2E Performance Management
• Influencing X-functional stakeholders
• Turkish language skills desirable

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH

You'll work in a cross-functional, agile environment that spans across CEMEA and services the Distributor MPU’s operational business needs. Within the MPU, you will partner closely with Sales, Planning and Finance. Outside of the MPU you will partner with your customers, carrier network, consolidators, supply & inventory planning and Nike’s logistical functions to drive supply chain efficiencies and process improvements while ensuring on time documents, data and physical deliveries.

WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON

If this is you, you’ll be working with the Marketplace Supply Chain team on the following topics:

• Support and help drive service model differentiation and operational performance in partnership with EMEA Logistics and Transportation teams to deliver mutually profitable growth with your Partner
• Bring the Supply Chain voice to your Integrated Account Squad / Team responsible for operationalizing commercially and financially aligned plans
• Key partner to both external Partner team and internal Seasonal Execution team(s) to ensure smooth execution of all pre, in and post-season activities (incl Responsive, Order entry, OBR, Shipping and Delivery etc.)
• Represent Supply Chain in X-functional team to ensure a balanced marketplace, mutual profitable growth and influence mechanics of inventory management through regular interaction with internal and external partners sharing scenarios and solutions to risks/opportunities
• Bring an improvement and innovation mindset to identify and lead small sized initiatives by applying project management tools and skills
• Change agent for transformational initiatives through hands on contribution, quantitative and qualitative feedback to enable continuous improvement

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH

You will work reporting to the Running, Creative Director, within a team of creatives/designers, producers and writers/strategists within the EMEA Brand Creative studio. Internally you’ll work in conjunction with Brand Creative counterparts in WHQ. Within EMEA marketing, you’ll partner closely with Brand, Partner, Energy, and Athlete Marketing teams within the Sports & Lifestyle/Sportswear categories.

You’ll also commission and work closely with external collaborators such as creative and strategic agencies, photographers, designers, stylists, directors or creatives spanning unique disciplines.

By nature, you are multidisciplinary creative with a range of experience designing and executing across various mediums including Art Direction, Graphic Design, Typography, Digital Design, Social Media & Experience Design.

You are constantly exploring and expanding the creative network around you, discovering new talent in a range of disciplines. You are excited about new technology and communication methods and actively work to understand this everchanging landscape. You have an affinity for a broad range of creative industries including photography, image/film making, fashion, style and streetwear.

You are confident and eager to learn when it comes to all aspects of the creative process and seeing a campaign through, from ideation to execution, presentation and production. You aren’t afraid of working within new areas, pushing your thinking to deliver innovative creative.

You approach design projects in a proactive way, seeking information, feedback, advice and have an instinctive approach to problem solving.

• 3-5 years of work experience (internship, part-time, full-time) in art direction and design within an agency or brand with a strong focus on sport, sport lifestyle, fashion and culture.

• A strong portfolio of outstanding work, with a sharp focus on ideation and visual storytelling through design and art direction.

• Experience working on complex project work streams, collaborating with internal and external partners from the concept phase to execution.

• Extensive knowledge of design processes and software with proven proficiency in Adobe Creative, Figma, Keynote and related design software.

• Proven experience in effectively developing, crafting, and implementing creative concepts to share with internal audiences through presentations.

• Exposure to, and in-depth understanding of EMEA youthculture andbehavior.

• Highly developed understanding of consumer engagement towards creative content, digital products, social platforms, physical executions, environments and experiences.

• Passionate about Sports, the Sports Lifestyle, and the Culture around it.

• Ability to travel 10-15%.

• Submission of a portfolio.

• Your Resumé/CV with your past and current experience.

Candidates who will not follow the application requirements will not be considered for the role.

You will support workstreams by developing and crafting creative concepts for both product launches and marketing campaigns across EMEA, either originating work in the geo or executing global campaign extensions.

Within a team you’ll work to provide and deliver innovative design and art direction thinking, whilst also collaborating with external partners to deliver well-crafted executions.

You will proactively work to learn new skills and stay abreast of technical and digital design developments and successfully apply these to work practices. You’ll share insights and knowledge with the wider Nike design community and work with them to ensure continuity across our initiatives, categories and projects.

As our team is constantly evolving, you will work to leverage and develop best design processes and best practices in order to ensure all work is delivered to a high standard of creativity and craft on time.

Application deadline: 18th of June 2025.