Manager, Brand Creative, Production

Brand Creative is the heart of Nike’s storytelling, pushing boundaries to tell powerful stories. We live, breathe, and protect ideas that capture the heart and soul of Nike. We take risks, break rules and embrace the unexpected. Creative Production flourishes in this space, turning dreams into reality and thriving amid complex creative challenges. We are fiercely passionate about creativity and craft, finding inspiration in the unpredictable while expertly leading others through it. The team is based at Nike’s EMEA Headquarters in the Netherlands. WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH Day to day, the Senior Producer works in close partnership with a multidisciplinary Nike creative team, including designers, copywriters, creative leaders and producers. They partner closely with Brand Creative leadership and creative teammates, and collaborate across teams such as Brand Management, Sports Marketing, Communications, Finance, Legal, Business Affairs, Health & Safety and Procurement. They collaborate with peers across EMEA Brand Creative Production in Hilversum, Paris and London, as well as with the broader Nike production network across Global and other Geography teams. Outside Nike, they build and maintain strong relationships with a broad network of external agencies, production partners, and creative artists. They report directly to the Director, Brand Creative, and Production.

LOOKING FOR The ideal candidate is a strategic, creative thought partner energized by bringing bold ideas to life. As a senior member of the production team, they lead complex, end-to-end productions across multiple mediums, driving innovation and operational excellence to deliver world-class storytelling for Nike. Calm under pressure and decisive during change, they navigate complexity with confidence and adaptability. They clarify ambiguity, remove obstacles and align teams, guiding projects forward while bringing people with them. Their leadership is grounded in ambition, empathy and influence, enabling them to unite teams through challenges and deliver successfully, together. They build trusted, high-impact relationships across Creative, Brand Management and cross-functional teams. They partner closely with creative leadership to shape project production strategies, enabling the strongest ideas to be realized with clarity, craft, and intent. They care deeply about quality, process and people, and bring that commitment to every production they lead. They are a people-first leader who develops and manage talent. They coach, mentor, and empower their team to perform at its best, fostering accountability, trust and growth. Through clear communication and consistent leadership, they create the conditions for successful project delivery while building long-term capability within the organization. They represent Nike externally through industry influence, talent scouting and trend leadership, confidently recommending and commissioning leading creative talent and agency partners. With deep experience in the creative industry, they bring a strong point of view on both the craft of creativity and the discipline of production. They stay connected to emerging trends, talent and cultural shifts, using insight and inspiration to continuously evolve how work is made. They’ll bring: Strong passion for creativity, sport, and culture. Leadership maturity to translate creative vision into world-class execution. Extensive experience leading complex creative productions across multiple formats, including content, digital and physical experiences, and retail environments. Recognized expertise and credibility within the creative industry, supported by a strong eye for talent curation and the ability to shape and influence partner selection. Proven ability to lead work in a fast-moving environment, providing clarity, direction and confidence through ambiguity. Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to build trust, collaborate effectively and lead through