Lead, Brand Creative Planning and Operations

Responsibilities

• Lead week-to-week operations for the Brand Creative team to ensure high-quality, efficient production.
• Own end-to-end resource planning and seasonal management, balancing priorities and capacity across multiple concurrent seasons.
• Drive process transformation by proactively identifying inefficiencies and rebuilding scalable, efficient workflows.
• Mentor junior team members and provide leadership to keep the function operating effectively.
• Partner with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams, including Brand Planning, Creative Production, and Finance.
• Manage complex timelines, budgets, and deliverables within a fast-paced, matrixed environment.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in Studio Management, Creative Operations, or Creative Project Management.
• Proven track record of managing complex timelines, budgets, and large-scale deliverables.
• Proficiency with creative and operational tools, including Airtable, Figma, and Keynote.
• Experience working within or partnering with external agency ecosystems.
• Experience in retail or store environments.
• Strong ability to influence without authority and navigate complex organizational structures.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with AI tools and staying current with emerging creative technologies.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop high-performing teams.
• A solutions-oriented, entrepreneurial approach to problem-solving.

About the Company

NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world’s best athletes. It’s a place where passionate individuals come together to create the future of sport. We bring innovation and inspiration to every athlete in the world through bold creativity, fearless experimentation, and radical collaboration.