Senior Director, Concept Design Excellence, Global Jordan

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Director of Concepts to join the Jordan Design organization. This role is critical in defining the future of the brand, focusing on the connective tissue between innovation, athlete insight, product vision, cultural fluency, and storytelling.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Concept team and partner closely with the Chief Design Officer, field-of-play Creative Directors, and Design Excellence leaders across Footwear, Apparel, 3D, and Color & Materials.
• Collaborate with Concept leaders across the brand to ensure aligned, end-to-end excellence rooted in soulful, culturally grounded narratives; flawless execution; and world-building expressed through product, story, and environment amplified by cultural nuance and intention.
• Identify opportunities, shape creative direction, build visual identities, and define how ideas come to life across the brand.
• Work with agencies and external partners, gather athlete perspective, and pitch new concepts to Jordan leadership.
• Set the creative tone for the future of Jordan Design, lead cross-functional brainstorms, guide concept launch meetings, travel for inspiration, and more.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Design or a related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience, and training.

At least 12 years of professional design experience across product, brand, agency, or marketing environments.

A deep passion for athletes, for sport, and for the cultural ecosystems that shape and inspire them.

Expertise across all aspects of visual design — from composition and identity systems to art direction and visual storytelling.

Proven experience developing creative strategy and narrative frameworks that translate insight into powerful direction.

Experience managing and developing creative talent as direct reports, with a leadership style grounded in clarity, trust, and accountability.

A strong portfolio showcasing world-building, inspirational storytelling, photo art direction, brand identity, and concept-driven design.

Excellent visual and verbal communication skills; confident in presenting, articulating, and defending creative ideas at all levels.

A forward-looking mindset with the ability to take bold, calculated creative risks that expand the brand’s potential.

Skill in managing expectations across different functions and acting as a central point of clarity in the concept development process.

Ability to orchestrate creative collaboration across a broad network of studios, disciplines, and contributors.

Resilient, adaptable mentality with the proven ability to respond to changing business needs without compromising creative integrity.

Sharp focus and the ability to work efficiently, decisively, and with discipline under pressure.

Strong interpersonal instincts and resourcefulness, with the ability to build cross-functional partnerships and foster a collaborative, open creative environment.

A highly developed sense of curiosity and a nuanced understanding of design culture, youth culture, and the cultural histories influencing them — past, present, and future.

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