WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH 

This is the Nike matrix: You will report into the Global Apparel Materials Team (GLAM) and support our partners within Apparel including key collaborations with Innovation, Design, Product Merchandising, Technical Development, Sourcing and Manufacturing. You 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. 

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR 

We are looking for an innovative and curious Material Developer with a passion for textiles, print and trims. The candidate will use their technical materials knowledge, strategic thinking and collaborative skills to deliver creative material solutions for our performance apparel product. A strong skillset in textile, print and trim development as well as an understanding of the product creation process will ensure delivery of exceptional product for our athletes*.  

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

2+ years relevant experience 

Technical materials knowledge, including yarns, knitting, weaving, dyeing, printing and finishing techniques 

Knowledge of knits, wovens, ribs and print 

Knowledge of Trim development (techniques, technologies, and application) 

Experience partnering with vendor to develop and test a material from inception to production 

Strong verbal and written communications skills 

Computer skills, including Microsoft office applications and Product Data Management 

Experience managing multiple projects with competing resources and deadlines across multiple seasons 

Strong information seeking-skills and a drive to make things happen 

Ability to work independently and cooperatively in a diverse group 

Ability to network and utilize internal and external resources 

Experience working with performance materials is highly desired 

Knowledge of industry material trends 

Ability to travel up to approximately 10% of the time 

WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON 

If this is you, you will explore ideas in textiles, print and trims 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. You will drive seasonal material development in partnership with vendors and manufacturing teams from concept to commercialization. This includes requesting testing, tracking and creative material solutions. 

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.