Senior Footwear Materials Developer, Energy

Beaverton, OR - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

WHO YOULL WORK WITH

The Senior Footwear Materials Developer partners across Product Development Design Engineering Material Planning and Supply Chain to bring bold ideas to life. They work closely with vendors category teams and collaborators to solve problems fast elevate craft and deliver materials that move the industry forward.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Nike Sportswear is looking for a buildersomeone who sees possibility in every material and knows how to turn a concept into something real repeatable and ready for athletes. This person blends deep technical knowledge with creative instincts acting as the bridge between aesthetic vision and manufacturing reality. They can interpret lab data navigate complex timelines and spot risks before they become roadblocks. They lead with clarity communicate with purpose and thrive in environments where innovation meets execution.

They understand materials from the inside out: how theyre made how they behave and how they can evolve. They bring confidence when presenting solutions curiosity when exploring new technologies and a steady hand when working across internal teams and external partners. Most importantly they know how to keep things movingensuring every decision pushes the product the process and the team forward.

Required Skills & Experience

5 years of experience in materials development chemistry footwear apparel product creation project management or innovation
Bachelors degree in Materials Science or a related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education experience and training
Strong knowledge of material manufacturing processes lab testing and interpretation of results
Experience collaborating with external partners vendors or suppliers
Proven ability to mentor others and lead through influence

WHAT YOULL WORK ON

Youll turn ideas into material solutionsfrom first concept to commercial readiness. Youll create clarity drive execution and ensure that every material meets Nikes standards for performance sustainability and craft.

Key Responsibilities

Collaborate across product creation design sourcing and planning to build bestinclass material strategies
Manage the full material development cyclefrom early exploration to commercializationwith a sharp focus on timelines cost quality and sustainability
Partner with vendors to secure feasibility ensure accurate specs and troubleshoot technical issues
Translate 2D design intent into working 3D samples that meet performance and business goals
Track and guide prototypes and samples driving solutions to materialrelated challenges
Stay connected to market trends emerging technologies and evolving consumer needs
Document material updates and ensure the supply chain is set up for smooth scalable manufacturing

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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WHO YOULL WORK WITHThe Senior Footwear Materials Developer partners across Product Development Design Engineering Material Planning and Supply Chain to bring bold ideas to life. They work closely with vendors category teams and collaborators to solve problems fast elevate craft and deliver materials...