Lead Materials Developer - Global Apparel Palette Management

Become a Part of the NIKE, Inc. Team

NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world's best athletes. It is a place to explore potential, obliterate boundaries and push out the edges of what can be. The company looks for people who can grow, think, dream and create. Its culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding imagination. The brand seeks achievers, leaders and visionaries. At NIKE, Inc. it's about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.

The first spark of a product idea sets the NIKE, Inc. Product team into motion. The team of developers, testers, engineers, designers and managers obsess over Nike's iconic silhouettes and create groundbreaking new styles. They collaborate, ideate and refine products' construction, fit and materials. They maintain a keen understanding of consumer and market trends. They skillfully operate at the intersection of buyer needs, technical feasibility and business objectives. And they work lockstep with Merchandising, Design, Manufacturing and others to produce the final result: products that reflect the soul of sport and inspire athletes to reach new levels of performance.

This position is based at our exceptionally beautiful campus in Beaverton, Oregon!

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are seeking an innovative and curious Material Developer with a passion for sustainable textiles and trims. This candidate will use their technical materials knowledge, critical thinking, and collaborative skills to deliver creative material solutions. In addition, this candidate will drive analysis and material reviews that result in optimized materials palettes. The candidate will ensure all materials are implemented timely through the commercialization process. Strong abilities in textile development as well as a keen understanding of the product creation process will ensure delivery of exceptional products for our athletes.

WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON

The person in this position will explore ideas in sustainable textiles from trend through technological advancements. This research will enable the collaboration with our product creation team partners to deliver on the highest level of athlete experience with a commercialized materials palette grounded in our key sustainability goals. This person will drive material development in partnership with vendors and manufacturing teams from concept to commercialization and crafting efficiency by optimizing existing palette. This includes requesting testing, tracking, data analysis and creative material solutions.

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH

One of the phenomenal things about this position is the opportunity to work with several cross-functional teams! This is the Nike matrix: We have this position reporting into the Global Apparel Materials Team (GLAM) and support our partners within Apparel including key collaboration with Innovation, Design, Product Merchandising, Technical Development, Sourcing, and Manufacturing teams. The individual in this role will need to work effectively within the materials team to ensure a thoughtful approach to developing new materials and maintain an understanding of how materials perform when in garment form.

WHAT YOU BRING
Bachelor's degree in a Textile Science, Apparel, or a related field, or any acceptable combination of education, experience, and training
We need a minimum of 5 years of apparel industry experience, or 7+ years of industry experience in lieu of a degree
Technical materials knowledge, including yarns, knitting, weaving, dyeing, printing, and finishing techniques
Knowledge of knits, wovens, ribs, and print
Experience partnering with vendors to develop and test a material from inception to production
Outstanding verbal and written communications skills - outgoing personality with the ability to influence others!
Digital literacy, including Microsoft Office applications and Product Data Management; Smartsheet and Tableau experience is a plus
Experience leading multiple projects with competing resources and time targets across multiple seasons
Strong information seeking-skills and a drive for results
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a diverse group
Ability to network and apply internal and external resources
Experience working with sustainable materials is highly desired
Knowledge of industry material trends
Ability to travel up to approximately 10% of the time

NIKE, Inc. is a growth company that looks for team members to grow with it. Nike offers a generous total rewards package, casual work environment, a diverse and inclusive culture, and an electric atmosphere for professional development. No matter the location, or the role, every Nike employee shares one galvanizing mission: To bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete* in the world.

NIKE, Inc. is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.

Benefits

Whether it's transportation or financial health, we continually invest in our employees to help them achieve greatness - inside and outside of work. All who work here should be able to realize their full potential.