Job Description

Who we are

The Global Brand Experience Studio is a future-forward, multidisciplinary creative group exploring new frontiers in consumer engagement and storytelling across physical & virtual platforms. From crafting immersive environments at Brand destinations like House of Innovation to pushing the future landscape of Virtual Experiences through emerging platforms like NIKELAND on Roblox. We use technology and disruptive concepts to innovate and capture people's imagination in new ways, while pushing experiential storytelling to new levels and new channels to create Nike only Experiences.

Who we are looking for

IMMERSIVE ART DIRECTION

The Immersive Art Director for the Nike Global Brand Experience – Innovation Studio is a visionary, using innovative applications of emerging technology to create immersive storytelling, engagement and interaction through experiences. You are multi-hyphenate creative with a portfolio of work showcasing a deep experience and knowledge of immersive technology in the areas of XR (VR, AR, MR) and Gaming.

Ability to work across several teams such as Art Direction, Motion Design, UX/UI and Game Design with ease. You are able to ideate and collaborate with a cross-functional creative team to develop and frame creative concepts. You will translate these cutting edge concepts into designs for use across physical & virtual experiences that are visually exciting, intuitive and emotionally engaging.

You will work across multiple projects, partnering closely with the Global Brand Experience studio team and agency partners to deliver highly innovative and immersive Virtual concepts and Experiences. You will deliver holistic design concepts, stay tapped into the pulse of future digital design trends and apply this thinking to your work, expanding the possibilities of immersive storytelling and experiences. We are looking for someone who shares our drive and agility to explore the new; who is passionate and determined to create boundary-breaking experiences. Ultimately, you will help push the Global Brand Experience team into a new era of design thinking, with a vision to elevate the immersive storytelling and Experiences our studio creates.

Innovation

You are tapped into the pulse of future technology and design trends. By apply this thinking to your work you are always looking to expand the possibilities of immersive storytelling and Experiences. You are a team of one, able to ideate creative concepts, illustrate your ideas and be hands on as you help drive projects to completion.

Seeking a multi-hyphenate creative with a strong portfolio of work showcasing a deep understanding of human centered design. You have a track record of innovative use of emerging technology to create immersive storytelling, consumer engagement and interaction. You are able to work across several design subject areas such as Environmental, Graphics, Digital and Virtual with ease.

Team collaboration

The Immersive Art Director works across multiple projects, partnering closely with the Art / Design Directors and studio teams to drive visual direction and storytelling to new levels and deliver highly crafted, innovative Nike only Experiences. You are a strong collaborator able to partner closely with cross-functional creative teams to develop and frame Experience concepts. You will translate these groundbreaking concepts into designs for use across physical environments & virtual platforms that are visually exciting, intuitive and emotionally engaging.

Creative mindset

We are looking for someone who shares our drive and agility to explore the new; who is passionate and determined to create boundary-breaking experiences. Ultimately, you will help push the Nike’s Brand Experiences into a new era of bridging the physical & virtual, with a vision to create immersive consumer Experiences Nike is known for.

Who you will work with

You are a collaborator and creative partner, working closely with the studio Creative Director, as well as other Art and Design Directors, Designers & Producers and will collaborate closely between cross-functional studios and teams on projects. You will also collaborate with external partners & agencies to drive creative concepts end-to-end, as well as internal functional partners across the organization.

What you bring

• 5+ years of experience in interaction design and art direction creating immersive experiences in a creative focused agency or Brand
• Bachelor/Master's degree in Design or related field or equivalent combination of relevant education, training and experience
• You have a diverse portfolio of integrated and innovative virtual work
• A strong multi-disciplinary background in Art Direction, Game Design, Motion, Interaction and Experiential Design combined
• A deep working knowledge of how to implement using tomorrow’s virtual platforms and emerging technologies
• Proven Experience in XR (VR, AR, MR) design, development, and execution
• Demonstrable experience in the process & design of interactive experiences: knowledge of flow, pace, engagement, structure, environment, & storytelling
• Ability to develop & apply immersive designs across Physical + Virtual platforms
• Experience in full cycle Game development a plus
• Demonstrated experience in game design principles: Narrative, Level or Gameplay Design, UX/UI or User Insights Research a plus
• A comprehensive understanding of the application of emerging technologies (AR / VR / Gaming) in creating the future of Brand defining storytelling & engagement
• Experience building and delivering User Interface designs
• Experience and working knowledge with Unreal Engine and/or Unity a plus
• Motion and 3D skills are a strong plus
• Knowledge and expertise in all aspects of layout, typography, illustration, identity, digital and experience production and publishing across formats and platforms
• Curiosity and in-depth understanding of culture – current, emerging and past across Technology, Design, Art, Fashion, Media and Experiences
• Have a strong vision and passion for technology, ensuring that it does what it should and operates in a safe and engaging way
• Proficiency in Mac OSX, Adobe CS, Miro, Figma, Sketch, Spark AR, After Effects or Cinema 4D
• Strong interpersonal skills, who can navigate, and lead project workflow through ambiguous situations
• Experience playing a key role as part of a team which drives a culture and vision for an innovation organization, forging positive relationships with ability to influence
• Proven Experience in driving integration across diverse teams with different skills
• Collaborative working process and multi-disciplinary approach to design
• Able to lead and drive a project team of junior designers to support concept / design development when needed
• Consistently deliver high-quality work on time and with attention to detail
• Ability to present and sell-in creative concepts and execution idea
• Self-motivated, good communicator and a great team-player!
• A desire to connect people in new ways through technology
• Work hard, play hard attitude and a great sense of humor
• A Passion for Sport & Culture
• A storyteller at heart!