MANAGER, DIGITAL DESIGN GLOBAL - CONVERSE(grade 40)GLOBAL DIGITAL CONTENT & DESIGNABOUT CONVERSEAre you interested in working for the most iconic and well-loved sneaker brand in the world Born in sports and made for the street, Converse is a place to explore your potential, obliterate boundaries and push out the edges of what can be. We seek people who can lead, grow, think, dream, and create. Our culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding imagination. Converse seeks achievers, leaders, and visionaries. At Converse, it’s about each person bringing their authentic self, skills, and passion to serve the daring spirit of youth.ABOUT OUR TEAMThe Global Digital Content & Design team at Converse creates strategic and distinct digital experiences to inspire our audience. We’re powered by the people and style of our communities. We’re energized by our innovation and purpose. And we’re constantly searching for the stories behind our products. Check out Converse.comsee all that creative Our team designs that. Our team is made up of four different functions that work together: Creative Operations, Digital Content, Digital Design and Copy. Together, we strive to create content that exemplifies our Brand Mission, Values, and Purpose (aka, our MVP). We develop content and storytelling that supports our digital direct commerce & wholesale ecosystem. We’re talking everything from Converse.com, our B2B site, email campaigns, paid social, and much more. Specifically, your role will be focused in the Copy and Design function. As a team, we move our business goals forward through compelling brand stories, seasonal commercial stories and custom “Converse By You” content across our digital channelsall over the world.WHO WE ARE LOOKING FORWe’re seeking a Manager for the Design functionsomeone who is a natural leader, has experience concepting, planning, and executing photo & video shoots along with strong graphic design skills and passion for the Converse brand. Someone with knowledge of concepting and creating content for integrated digital consumer journeys, with an entrepreneurial mindset.This candidate should have an unbending rigor for creating high-quality work. Someone who is driven, strategic, thinks critically, is accountable, empathetic, resourceful, takes initiative and has great interpersonal skills. You will be the key creative partner to the Global & Geography e-commerce teams, developing and nurturing a collaborative and trusting relationship is imperative to be successful in this role.It is crucial for this role to have strong relationships with the immediate functions on your wider team (Operations & Production, Copywriting, & Design) as well as our cross-functional partners; primarily our Geography (North America & Western Europe) e-commerce and Brand teams as well as our Global Experience Strategy and Global Brand teams.WHAT YOU WILL WORK ONWorking under the direction of the Director, Global Digital Design and Copy, you will lead a team focused on execution of our Global and Geography specific e-commerce needs (focusing on, but not limited to, converse.com experiences and performance marketing (email, SMS and paid media).In this role you will manage a team of senior & junior full-time and free-lance designersyour team will be responsible for embedding yourself in the goals of our strategy teams to fully comprehend and execute their briefs. The goal for you in this role is to help anticipate and offer up solutions to the Geo & Global e-commerce teams to help grow and drive their business.You and your team will execute converse.com experiences, email and paid mediaYou will have strong communication skills and be expected to clearly articulate and pitch your work to internal teams and senior leadershipYou will work with Project Managers and Experience Strategists to execute high-quality work while meeting deadlinesBe willing to take risks to determine the balance between exceptional creative and relevant business needsWHO YOU WILL WORK WITHAs a Senior Manager, Global Digital Design, you will work with our team of Designers, Copywriters, Operations Managers, UX, and Experience Strategists. You will partner closely with teams across the Geography & Digital Organization deliver content that supports Converse Geo & Marketplace business goals. This role reports to the Director, Global Digital Design. WHAT YOU WILL BRINGBachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design or design-related equivalent6+ years’ experience in digital design for large retail e-commerce or key digital agency experience specific to the streetwear footwear/apparel industry.People management experienceSkills with Figma and Adobe SuiteAnimation, video editing, photo retouchingSkills in Abode After EffectsA genuine passion for creativity and graphic design with a strong knowledge of digital commerce, performance marketing (email, paid social and other media) A/B testing, designing for different and multiple target audiences, and social media platformsUX Strong knowledge of UX/UI (does not need to be at expert level as you will not be leading UX work)Able to manage multiple and competing work priorities, demands and changesFamiliarity with project tracking tools such as Asana or TrelloA genuine passion and connection to streetwear culture and trendUnderstanding of current digital content & design trends for e-commerceAny other design experience is valued. Must show fully comprehensive portfolio.Strong writing and communications experienceNIKE, Inc. is a growth company that looks for team members to grow with it. Nike offers a generous total rewards package, casual work environment, a diverse and inclusive culture, and an electric atmosphere for professional development. No matter the location, or the role, every Nike employee shares one galvanizing mission: To bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete* in the world.NIKE, Inc. is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.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.