Nike · 1 month ago
Senior Principal, Athlete Future Lab
Beaverton, Oregon
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expNike is a leading company in the sports industry, and they are seeking a Senior Principal for their newly formed Athlete Future Lab. This role focuses on exploring future opportunities in sport, requiring a blend of strategic foresight, creative leadership, and collaboration across various teams to drive innovation and actionable strategies.
ApparelE-CommerceFashionLifestyleProduct DesignRetailSporting Goods
Responsibilities
Lead strategic foresight projects to identify drivers of change and associated short and long term opportunities
Conduct primary and secondary research and synthesize insights into compelling narratives
Collaborate with Innovation, Design, and Product teams to translate strategic vision into actionable next steps for Nike, Inc
Present future-focused recommendations to senior leadership and cross-functional partners
Collaborate with and inspire creative teams, fostering a culture of curiosity and bold thinking
Build and maintain relationships with external thought leaders and creative partners
Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring clarity and alignment across teams
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Design, Strategy, Research, Foresight, or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training
10+ years professional experience in design, human-centered research, strategic foresight, or product innovation
A passion for the Athlete*, Sport* and Culture
Highly developed curiosity and in-depth understanding of how to investigate the future, conduct ethnographic research, synthesize opportunities areas, and galvanize a creative team
Ability to envision and articulate product or business opportunities that will define the future of Nike, and translate those opportunities into actionable next steps
Ability to communicate this vision to all partners, including senior leadership, to fuel their energy and realize the vision
Ability to take calculated risks to lead the brand into new territories through an entrepreneurial mindset
Laser-sharp focus to work quickly and efficiently under pressure
Ability to work both independently and in small groups effectively
Ability to work on multiple projects at all times and orchestrate collaboration across creative teams
Expertise in synthesizing complexity into compelling, simple, human-centered narratives
A positive mentality with proven ability to flex and adapt to changing business needs while maintaining creative quality
Excellent verbal and visual communication skills; adept at presenting and defending work, recommendations, and creative ideas
Experience managing and/or mentoring other creatives
Bias towards action: ability to drive accountability and manage difficult conversations with the team
Ability to lead and manage external/internal creative partners
Ability to manage expectations across different functions, become a central point of contact for insight, foresight, and innovation recommendation delivery
Strong interpersonal resourcefulness with the ability to cultivate cross-functional partnerships and an open, positive and collaborative environment
Set a leadership example in managing through change with clarity, vision, and support
Company
Nike
Nike is a retail brand that provides the sale of apparel, footwear, sports equipment, and accessory products.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$239MKey Investors
Pershing Square Capital Management
2024-08-17Post Ipo Equity· $239M
1980-12-02IPO
Leadership Team
Elliott Hill
President and Chief Executive Officer
Muge Erdirik Dogan
EVP & Chief Technology Officer, NIKE, Inc.
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