Apparel Materials & Trims Innovation Lead

Nike; Beaverton (OR); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Nike Beaverton seeks a Lead Apparel Materials & Trims Developer to translate design concepts into scalable, high-performance fabric and trim solutions. You’ll lead from concept through commercialization, partnering with Design, Product Management, Technical Development, Sourcing, Manufacturing, and Quality to deliver consumer-focused innovations with speed and integrity.

The ideal candidate has deep textile knowledge and a proven track record in material programs, collaborative leadership, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Textile Science, Apparel, Materials Engineering, Product Development or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and commercialization of apparel materials and trims across assigned product opportunities within the Local Creation portfolio.
• Partner closely with Design, Product Management, Technical Development, Sourcing, Manufacturing, and Quality teams throughout the product creation process.
• Evaluate emerging material technologies, supplier capabilities, and market trends to identify opportunities that elevate product performance and consumer relevance.
• Drive material and trim development timelines from concept through production readiness, ensuring key milestones are achieved.
• Lead material testing, validation, and risk assessment activities to ensure products meet performance, quality, and commercialization standards.
• Collaborate with vendor partners to develop, refine, and commercialize innovative material and trim solutions.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships that support speed, innovation, quality, and operational excellence.
• Identify risks early and provide clear recommendations and mitigation plans to support informed decision-making.
• Continuously improve development processes, driving efficiency, simplification, and reduced lead times across the materials development lifecycle.
• Document and communicate material specifications, development status, risks, and opportunities with clarity and consistency.
• Mentor and support teammates through technical expertise, knowledge sharing, and collaborative problem-solving.
• Contribute to the long-term materials strategy and innovation roadmap for North America Local Creation.

Skills

Textile development

Material innovation

Project management

Supplier relationships

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in textiles

Tools

PLM systems

3D development tools

Job description

Nike Beaverton seeks a Lead Apparel Materials & Trims Developer to translate design concepts into scalable, high-performance fabric and trim solutions. You’ll lead from concept through commercialization, partnering with Design, Product Management, Technical Development, Sourcing, Manufacturing, and Quality to deliver consumer-focused innovations with speed and integrity.

The ideal candidate has deep textile knowledge and a proven track record in material programs, collaborative leadership, and