Senior Materials Developer, Footwear Local Creation EMEA
Job Location:
Hilversum - Netherlands
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Job Summary
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We are seeking a Footwear Senior Materials Developer to play a key role within our EMEA Footwear Local CreationTeamsomeone who sees possibility in every material and knows how to transform concepts into solutions that are real scalable and athlete-ready. This individual combines deep technicalexpertisewith creative instincts bridging aesthetic vision and manufacturing reality. They can interpret data navigate complex timelinesidentifyrisks early and drive solutions with clarity and purpose. With a strong understanding of how materials are made how they perform and how they can evolve they will help elevate product excellence by delivering material innovation at an accelerated pace close to this role they will develop and provide tools palettes and material data across multiple material categories enabling effective material selection and streamlined application across product categories.
The ideal candidate brings confidence when presenting solutions curiosity when exploringnew technologies and strong collaboration skills when working across internal teams and external partners. As a member of the EMEA Local Creation Team they will build effective relationships across Nike Footwear Product Creation and collaborate with diverse teams across regions and cultures. We are looking for a self-starter who is a quick learner clear communicator strong teammate and capableleadersomeonewho keeps momentum moving forward and ensures every decision advances the product the process and the team.
WHAT YOULL WORK ON
Youllturn ideas into material solutionsfrom early concept through commercializationbringing together innovation technicalexpertise and executional excellence to deliver athlete-focused products. As a member of Nikes Materials Development function and the EMEA Local Creation team you will drive material readiness across multiple material categories ensuring every solution meets performance quality cost sustainability and manufacturability requirements.
You will lead the end-to-end material development process partnering closely with Design Product Development Product Management Sourcing Planning and manufacturing partners to build and execute material strategies that support business and consumer needs. You willidentifyopportunities solve technical challenges and ensure materials and projects are delivered on time against critical milestones.
You will navigate Nikes matrix organization to align local processes with Global Footwear Materials Development standards and best practices enabling informed andtimelydecision-making. As the primary point of contact for vendors on category-specific topics-including pricing technical specifications performance requirements and material feasibilityyou will build strong partnerships and drive clear communication throughout the development process. You will also serve as the key liaison between vendors and product creation teams ensuring information isaccurate complete and effectively sharedacross stakeholders.In addition you will drive functional and cross-geography material initiatives contribute to seasonal material direction and palettes and champion sustainable material solutions. By staying connected to market trends emerging technologies and evolving consumer preferences you will help shape future material opportunities while ensuring materials are ready for commercialization and scalable manufacturing.
WHO YOULL WORK WITH
As a member of the EMEA Footwear Local Creation team you will collaborate closely with cross-functional partners acrossColorand Material Design Product Development Product Management PMO and Operations. You will also partner with PCC and manufacturing vendors to drive material excellence throughout the product creation process. Success in this role requires building strong relationships across a diverse global network of internal and external partners working together to bring innovative athlete-focused products to market. This role reports to the Footwear Product Development Senior Manager.
WHAT YOU BRING
Experience training ordemonstratedexpertisein Materials Chemistry Product Development Product Engineering Manufacturing Marketing Industrial Design or related fields or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
High communication and influencing skills including the ability to interact with cross functional product creation team membersboth internal and external partners.
Demonstratedexpertiseof footwear material types includingfibers yarns textiles leathers synthetic leathers components or trims manufacturing technologies and equipment tooling and materials is highly preferred.
Strong knowledge of material manufacturing processes lab testing and interpretation of results
Ability to interpret design intent and offer alternative solutions.
Ability toanticipateneeds mitigate risks and solve problems.
Explains difficult concepts and influences others to adopt a different point of view.
Attention to detail active follow-through assertiveness self-motivationand the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to balance multiple competing projects and independently manage workload.
Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
