Lead, Production, NA

Overview

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $ in our lowest geographic market to $ in our highest geographic market. Actual salary will vary based on a candidate's location, qualifications, skills and experience.

Information About Benefits Can Be Found Here.

Nike is seeking a Lead Experiential Producer to drive world-class live productions for North America Brand Creative. You are a high-impact leader responsible for the end-to-end execution of consumer experiences—navigating the journey from initial brief intake and creative development through fabrication, build, and into live programming.

The ideal candidate is a results-driven problem solver with deep industry expertise. You are a master communicator who seamlessly bridges the gap between creative vision and technical execution, ensuring every project aligns with Nike’s seasonal and long-term marketing objectives.

What will you work on?

As a Lead Producer, you will own medium-to-large-scale productions in partnership with Creative and Brand Management Teams.

• End-to-End Production Management:
  Own the full project lifecycle, facilitating outreach, negotiations, budget management, and contract execution.
• External Partner Oversight:
  Source and manage external partners, write comprehensive Scopes of Work (SOWs), review detailed budgets, and manage the vendor relationship from onboarding through final project wrap.
• Internal Alignment:
  Lead management of internal stakeholder reviews, working with Brand Planning and Creative Planning to ensure cross-functional alignment and timely approvals.
• Cross-Functional Support:
  Collaborate with producers across the full creative production landscape—including Retail and Content—to ensure a unified brand experience.
• On-Site Leadership:
  Direct on-site installations, establish Run-of-Show (ROS), and manage production partners across fabrication and programming.

Reporting to the Sr. Manager of Production, you will be a vital member of the NA Production Team, partnering daily with teammates across PDX, LA, and NYC.

• Mentorship & Leadership:
  While this role has no direct reports, you will act as a lead mentor for Producers and Production Coordinators, providing guidance on best practices and production excellence.
• Creative
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Work in close lockstep with the Experience Director in each geography to bring local and regional visions to life.
• Internal Partners:
  Creative, Brand Marketing, Brand Planning, Finance, Legal Procurement, Sports Marketing, Energy Marketing, and Retail.
• External Partners:
  Lead and manage relationships with premier fabrication shops, creative agencies, and programming partners to ensure flawless execution.

• 7+ years of experience in live consumer experience production, scenic fabrication, and creative project management.
• Production Expertise:
  Deep knowledge of live programming and content capture within experiential environments.
• Operational Excellence:
  Expert-level ability to draft SOWs and reconcile complex-production budgets.
• Strategic Coordination:
  Experience managing complex internal stakeholder reviews and aligning cross-functional teams.
• Thought Leadership: A willingness to mentor junior team members and elevate the craft of production across the NA team.
• Negotiation
  
  Skills:
  
  Expert-level contract negotiation and vendor management.
• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s Degree or higher. Or equivalent relative working experience.

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.