Lead Materials Innovator, Apparel Innovation
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Job Location:
Beaverton, OR - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
9 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
WHO YOULL WORK WITH
Youll join Nikes Apparel Materials Innovation teama group obsessed with pushing boundaries in textile science and sustainability. This team partners across NXT Apparel NXT Digital NXT Sustainability Global Apparel Materials Design Product Development and Advanced Manufacturing to deliver groundbreaking material solutions for sport performance apparel.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Were seeking a visionary innovator with deep expertise in textile engineering and material sciencesomeone who thrives at the intersection of performance sustainability and advanced manufacturing. This role demands a creative thinker who can translate performance requirements into engineered textile structures leveraging emerging technologies like machine learning and AI to unlock new possibilities. The ideal candidate is a collaborative leader with a proven track record in research and development capable of managing complex projects from lab-scale prototypes to commercial production. They should be passionate about sport sustainability and the future of apparel innovation.
7 years of relevant experience in textile science and engineering including R&D and commercialization
- Bachelors degree in Textile Engineering/Technology Textile Science Material Science or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education experience and training
- Strong digital skillset including machine learning approaches and AI fluency
- Experience in intellectual property capture for materials products and/or processes
WHAT YOULL WORK ON
Youll lead programs that identify evaluate and scale advanced materials for Nikes future performance apparel. Your work will shape the next generation of textilescombining science creativity and sustainability.
Core Responsibilities:
- Drive research and development of innovative textile structures for sport performance applications
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including NXT Apparel NXT Digital Sustainability and Advanced Manufacturing
- Establish methodologies for systematic evaluation of textile needs from concept to commercialization
- Partner with external suppliers mills technology providers and research institutes to develop engineered textile solutions
- Conduct feasibility assessments cost analysis and investment planning for material innovations
- Lead prototype creation and testing leveraging internal and external labs
- Capture meaningful intellectual property and contribute to Nikes innovation portfolio
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.
Key Skills
- Children Activity
- Correspondent
- Hotel Reception
- IT
- Advocacy
- Customer Care
