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Brand Marketing roles at Nike span campaign strategy, product storytelling, and consumer engagement across global and regional teams. Nike has a consistent track record of sponsoring international talent in marketing functions, making it a realistic target if you're building a career in fashion and apparel.
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Get Access To All JobsThe annual base salary for this position ranges from $126,100.00 in our lowest geographic market to $265,900.00 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.
As an Expert, Regional Integrated Retail Marketing, North America, you bring Nike, Inc. brands (Nike, Jordan) to life with, and through, key retail partners (Dick’s, Foot Locker, Hibbett, NSW Specialty, and others) and across Nike-owned doors. You translate brand intent into partner-specific opportunities and marketplace impact. This role activates deeply local, culturally connected moments that resonate with communities—blending account expertise with brand vision to drive integrated plans, strengthen account relationships, and execute activations that build brand love and cultural relevance across the marketplace.
WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR
Someone who:
- Lives close to culture and brings a deep understanding of, and authentic connection to, the local market and communities where they work.
- Is passionate about Nike, Inc. brands, sport, and sport culture.
- Thrives in fast-paced, highly matrixed environments.
- Builds rapport naturally and values relationships—sparking conversations that lead to meaningful brand and account impact.
- Enjoys rolling up their sleeves to bring ideas to life on the ground!
Responsibilities
Brand Execution & Planning:
- You deliver culturally resonant, marketplace-relevant offense that elevates brand heat, deepens community connection, and energizes the marketplace.
- You create distinctive, local-first ideas and activations that translate brand intent into partner-specific impact and unlock new opportunities.
- You lead seasonal brand planning across the region, programming against the rhythms of the sport calendar.
- You craft insight-driven briefs and activation strategies that set teams up to win.
Community & Cultural Activation:
- You identify the cultural moments, partners, and communities that matter most across priority cities.
- You elevate neighborhood-level brand presence and storytelling through grassroots activations and community outreach.
Creator & Media Amplification:
- You navigate the local creator landscape with fluency, identifying and activating creators who authentically represent sport, culture, and community.
- You ensure creator and media storytelling feels locally grounded while staying true to brand intent.
Execution Excellence:
- You work closely with the PHK team to align on Partner and NSO/NVS orchestration, ensuring seamless execution across the Nike CODE process.
- You drive operational excellence across logistics, product ordering, event execution, and creative workflows.
- You ensure brand distinction across retail, digital, and experiential touch points.
- You track performance and deliver sharp, insight-rich recaps that fuel continuous improvement.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience, and training.
- 8+ years experience in Brand Management, Account Marketing, City Marketing, or related fields.
- Strong understanding of cultural and consumer trends.
- Ability to build relationships and influence cross-functionally.
- Excellent communication, storytelling, and project management skills.
- Passion for sport, culture, and community engagement.
KEY CAPABILITIES
- Insight-driven consumer mindset
- Cultural and marketplace fluency
- Integrated planning and matrix collaboration
- Innovative and strategic storytelling
- Community and partner engagement
- End-to-end activation mastery
LEADERSHIP BEHAVIORS
- Wins with consumers
- Drives clarity and accountability
- Achieves results with focus and discipline
- Cultivates innovation
- Fosters trust and effective teamwork
- Navigates conflict with empathy and solutions
- Models self-awareness, adaptability, and growth mindset
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.
The annual base salary for this position ranges from $126,100.00 in our lowest geographic market to $265,900.00 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.
As an Expert, Regional Integrated Retail Marketing, North America, you bring Nike, Inc. brands (Nike, Jordan) to life with, and through, key retail partners (Dick’s, Foot Locker, Hibbett, NSW Specialty, and others) and across Nike-owned doors. You translate brand intent into partner-specific opportunities and marketplace impact. This role activates deeply local, culturally connected moments that resonate with communities—blending account expertise with brand vision to drive integrated plans, strengthen account relationships, and execute activations that build brand love and cultural relevance across the marketplace.
WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR
Someone who:
- Lives close to culture and brings a deep understanding of, and authentic connection to, the local market and communities where they work.
- Is passionate about Nike, Inc. brands, sport, and sport culture.
- Thrives in fast-paced, highly matrixed environments.
- Builds rapport naturally and values relationships—sparking conversations that lead to meaningful brand and account impact.
- Enjoys rolling up their sleeves to bring ideas to life on the ground!
Responsibilities
Brand Execution & Planning:
- You deliver culturally resonant, marketplace-relevant offense that elevates brand heat, deepens community connection, and energizes the marketplace.
- You create distinctive, local-first ideas and activations that translate brand intent into partner-specific impact and unlock new opportunities.
- You lead seasonal brand planning across the region, programming against the rhythms of the sport calendar.
- You craft insight-driven briefs and activation strategies that set teams up to win.
Community & Cultural Activation:
- You identify the cultural moments, partners, and communities that matter most across priority cities.
- You elevate neighborhood-level brand presence and storytelling through grassroots activations and community outreach.
Creator & Media Amplification:
- You navigate the local creator landscape with fluency, identifying and activating creators who authentically represent sport, culture, and community.
- You ensure creator and media storytelling feels locally grounded while staying true to brand intent.
Execution Excellence:
- You work closely with the PHK team to align on Partner and NSO/NVS orchestration, ensuring seamless execution across the Nike CODE process.
- You drive operational excellence across logistics, product ordering, event execution, and creative workflows.
- You ensure brand distinction across retail, digital, and experiential touch points.
- You track performance and deliver sharp, insight-rich recaps that fuel continuous improvement.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience, and training.
- 8+ years experience in Brand Management, Account Marketing, City Marketing, or related fields.
- Strong understanding of cultural and consumer trends.
- Ability to build relationships and influence cross-functionally.
- Excellent communication, storytelling, and project management skills.
- Passion for sport, culture, and community engagement.
KEY CAPABILITIES
- Insight-driven consumer mindset
- Cultural and marketplace fluency
- Integrated planning and matrix collaboration
- Innovative and strategic storytelling
- Community and partner engagement
- End-to-end activation mastery
LEADERSHIP BEHAVIORS
- Wins with consumers
- Drives clarity and accountability
- Achieves results with focus and discipline
- Cultivates innovation
- Fosters trust and effective teamwork
- Navigates conflict with empathy and solutions
- Models self-awareness, adaptability, and growth mindset
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.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Brand Marketing Jobs at Nike Jobs
Build a portfolio around brand narrative
Nike's marketing teams evaluate candidates on their ability to tell a brand story across channels, not just execute campaigns. Document work that shows consumer insight, creative direction, and measurable impact on brand perception before you apply.
Target roles tied to specific product categories
Nike structures its Brand Marketing function around categories like Running, Jordan, and Sportswear. Applying to a category-specific role rather than a general marketing opening positions you as a specialist, which strengthens both your candidacy and the specialty occupation case for H-1B or E-3 sponsorship.
Confirm your visa type early in conversations
Nike sponsors multiple visa categories, so clarify which applies to your situation before the offer stage. F-1 OPT lets you start immediately while H-1B or E-3 paperwork processes, but your employer needs enough lead time to file with USCIS or certify an LCA with DOL.
Search visa-friendly Brand Marketing roles on Migrate Mate
Filtering by role function and visa type saves significant time when targeting fashion and apparel employers. Use Migrate Mate to find open Brand Marketing positions at Nike and comparable sponsors, so you're only pursuing employers with a verified sponsorship history.
Align your degree field to the role description
For specialty occupation approval, USCIS looks for a direct connection between your degree and the specific role. A marketing, communications, or business degree maps cleanly to Brand Marketing. If your field is adjacent, prepare to document how your coursework or credentials support the job's core responsibilities.
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Find Brand Marketing at Nike JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does Nike sponsor H-1B visas for Brand Marketers?
Yes, Nike sponsors H-1B visas for Brand Marketing roles. The position typically qualifies as a specialty occupation because it requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related field such as marketing, communications, or business. Your employer files the H-1B petition with USCIS, and if you're already on F-1 OPT, you can continue working while the petition is pending under cap-gap protection.
How do I apply for Brand Marketing jobs at Nike?
Applications go through Nike's careers portal at jobs.nike.com, where you can filter by function and location. Roles are organized by category team, so searching for your specific area, such as Jordan or Nike Running, returns more relevant results. You can also browse verified Brand Marketing openings at Nike with sponsorship context on Migrate Mate before going directly to the Nike portal to apply.
Which visa types does Nike commonly sponsor for Brand Marketing roles?
Nike sponsors a range of visa categories for marketing talent, including H-1B, E-3 for Australian citizens, TN for Canadian and Mexican nationals, F-1 OPT and CPT for current students, J-1 for exchange visitors, and immigrant pathways like EB-2 and EB-3 for longer-term sponsorship. Which visa applies depends on your nationality, current status, and the seniority of the role you're targeting.
What qualifications and experience does Nike expect for Brand Marketing roles?
Nike's Brand Marketing positions typically require a bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, business, or a related field. Beyond credentials, teams look for demonstrated experience in campaign development, consumer storytelling, and cross-functional collaboration. For category-specific roles like Jordan or Sportswear, familiarity with the target consumer and cultural context carries significant weight alongside formal qualifications.
How do I time a visa application alongside Nike's hiring process?
The offer and filing timeline varies by visa type. H-1B petitions have an April 1 filing window for an October 1 start date, so a role secured after April may require you to bridge on OPT or another status. E-3 and TN visas process faster and have no annual cap, giving more scheduling flexibility. Confirm your situation with Nike's HR team as early as the offer stage so DOL and USCIS deadlines don't compress the process.
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