Lead Materials Developer, Energy

Beaverton, OR - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

WHO YOULL WORK WITH

The Lead Materials Developer sits within the Global Apparel Materials Team (GLAM) partnering closely with the Nike Energy team. They collaborate with Design Product Management Technical Development Color Sourcing and Manufacturing. This role influences crossfunctional partners while mentoring within the materials organization.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Nike is searching for a forwardthinking materials expert who blends deep technical mastery with relentless curiosity. This person thrives at the intersection of craft and innovationsomeone who understands how yarns trims and textiles come alive in motion and can translate trends and technologies into performancedriven solutions. They bring strategic vision sharpen processes and elevate collaboration across the product creation ecosystem. They see around corners anticipate risks and challenge whats possible. Rooted in partnership they build trust across teams and empower others with clarity insight and technical leadership. This role demands an agile problemsolver who can balance longterm strategy with the pace of seasonal executionalways pushing to raise the bar for athletes and for the business.

5 years of apparel industry experience (or 7 years in lieu of a degree)
Bachelors degree in Textile Science Apparel or a related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education experience and training
Expertise across yarns knitting weaving dyeing printing and finishing techniques
Proficiency working with vendors from concept through production

Experience working with domestic vendors/sample rooms/ateliers

WHAT YOULL WORK ON

Youll shape the future of Energy apparel materialsexploring trends unlocking technologies and turning insights into commercialized solutions aligned to sustainability and performance goals.

Drive material development from concept to commercialization partnering closely with vendors and manufacturing teams.
Collaborate daily with Design Product Management Technical Development Color Sourcing and Manufacturing to build elevated material palettes.
Lead material testing risk assessment tracking and validation to ensure product excellence.
Mentor teammates and provide technical guidance across the materials function.
Translate trends athlete insights and emerging technologies into actionable development strategies.
Champion longterm material innovation initiatives and influence crossfunctional alignment.
Maintain a clear understanding of material performance when integrated into garment form.

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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