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Nike

Lead, Creative Producer, APLA

Nike, Beaverton, Oregon, us, 97078

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WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR You are a passionate, creative thought partner who thrives on bringing ideas to life in a dynamic, fast‑paced matrixed environment. Exceptionally organized and solutions‑oriented, you lead multiple end‑to‑end productions for key APLA projects within the creative studios. You play a pivotal role in developing and delivering best‑in‑class creative for Nike across Asia Pacific and Latin America, from concept development to execution.

You have outstanding communication skills and thrive under pressure. You embrace change and know when and where to be flexible, acting as an invaluable partner to creative and cross‑functional teammates. You are naturally curious, resourceful, and entrepreneurial—always finding ways to maximize impact within APLA realities.

You lead yourself and others with ambition, pushing boundaries while balancing creativity with operational excellence. You bring experience from the creative industry and have built strong relationships with talent and vendors. You are a master briefer who understands the nuances of setting external partners up for success. You actively seek new talent and stay ahead of industry trends across multiple mediums.

You have experience leading productions across physical and digital mediums—content creation, activations, and build‑outs—while navigating smaller budgets and Territory complexities. You know how to leverage local resources and collaborate closely with Global and Territory Creative teams to deliver work that resonates culturally and meets Nike’s standards. You nurture creativity and cultivate collaboration across diverse teams and geographies.

Whatever the challenge, you experiment and adapt, energized by learning as you go. You speak up, challenge briefs, and simplify complexity to clear obstacles for the best creative solutions. You bring people together and lead through challenging moments, knowing how to get the best out of everyone.

WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON Day‑to‑day, you’ll partner with a Senior Creative Director to lead multiple APLA creative productions from briefing to final execution. You will oversee end‑to‑end production within the studio, making key creative and financial decisions to deliver impactful work that serves multiple Territories in the most efficient way.

Day‑to‑day tasks include:

Acting as a key partner to the Studio Creative Director + creative team

Developing and pitching project concepts to internal stakeholders and external partners

Managing production budgets with a focus on efficiency and impact

Overseeing contract/SOW negotiations and management with multiple talent, crew, and vendors

Guiding creative direction through production while maintaining the project’s vision

Building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders across APLA, Global, and Territories

Staying connected to the creative industry and regional trends

Mentoring and developing talent within the production team

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH

Daily collaboration with Nike APLA creative teams, including designers, copywriters, art directors, and production teammates

Close partnership with Territory Creative teams and Global counterparts to align on strategy and shared resources

Cross‑functional partnership and alignment with Brand, Digital, Retail, Media, BPO, Finance, Legal, Business Affairs, and Procurement

Sports Marketing and Entertainment teams for productions involving athletes and celebrity talent

External creative partners and vendors across diverse APLA markets

WHAT YOU BRING

Bachelor’s degree in marketing or related field (or equivalent experience)

Deep knowledge and passion for creativity, sports, and culture across APLA

Proven experience leading productions across multiple mediums (print, broadcast, AV, digital, experiential)

Experience working within creative agencies or in‑house creative teams

Ability to manage smaller budgets effectively while maintaining creative excellence

Experience collaborating with Global and Territory teams to deliver regionally relevant work

Strong interpersonal skills and ability to thrive in a matrix environment

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

Proven ability to manage complex timelines, budgets, and deliverables

Confidence in leading negotiations and driving difficult conversations

Ability to inspire and motivate teams toward common goal

Ability to travel for international productions as needed

We offer a number of accommodations to complete our interview process including screen readers, sign language interpreters, accessible and single location for in‑person interviews, closed captioning, and other reasonable modifications as needed. If you discover, as you navigate our application process, that you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please complete the Candidate Accommodation Request Form.

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