Title: Digital Creation Lead (Image Producer)
Location: Hybrid – Beaverton, OR
Duration: 6 Month Contract
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
The Digital Product Creation: Apparel Production Studio is the support of the Apparel product image creation process at Nike. As the Digital Creation Lead (DCL), you will be the main connection point between what the categories need and what the DPC Apparel Production Studio creates!
As a DCL you will:
- project coordinate and attend category meetings to proactively seek information in order to execute graphics and images required for product creation utilizing a project management tool tracker (Wrike).
- call and conduct meetings to ensure gates and dates are met and content of meetings are complete and sent to the image studio.
- deliver tools for review to ensure Apparel Product Creation Teams have what is needed to create, sell and manufacture their seasonal product. Our studio operates seasonally starting directly after Design Review continually maintaining imagery through Go-To-Market Readiness.
- provide metrics on status and negotiate deadlines that are “off calendar” while managing up any “out of scope” requests. DCLs collaborate with their partners to ensure “one voice” of service to all categories into the DPC Apparel Production studio.
The DCL an image process specialist, with demonstrated project management experience. The ideal candidate is service-minded, and will drive seamless integration and collaboration between the Apparel Production Studio and Product Creation teams. Previous knowledge of apparel construction is nice to have.
WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON
The DCL produces information to help manage & maintain the accuracy and availability of apparel product images according to Nike image standards. You will attend, participate in, or conduct meetings between category partners and the DPC AP Production Studio:
- Individual workload and calendar management – communicate key dates to partners, working across several seasons simultaneously.
- Peer communication within the Apparel Image Production Studio.
- Assign, track and manage daily tasks. Troubleshoot clarifying questions, quality check, and prioritize tasks in a time-bound environment.
- Documentation and Training
- Licensing approvals
- Production graphic file delivery to factories
WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH
- This position is very cross-functional in nature – partnering directly with the DPC community to innovate and challenge traditional ways of working. This includes Image Artists, Senior Image Artists and the Licensing Approvals team in the DPC Apparel Production Studio.
- You’ll also work with Product Information Analysts (PIAs), and Category teams including Product Management, Design, Tech Development and Product Operations.
WHAT YOU BRING
- Minimum of 3 years progressively responsible experience in production art using Adobe Creative Suite.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills in local market language, including presentations.
- Ability to clearly articulate policies and instructions.
- Proficient information seeking skills and drive for results.
- Ability to share ideas and develop effective responses or elevate to higher management.
- Ability to work cooperatively with staff.