Materials Developer II, Global Apparel

Nike Inc; Beaverton (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nike, Inc. in Beaverton, OR is seeking a creative Material/Trim Developer to drive textile and trim innovation for Global Sports Apparel. You will partner with the product creation team to translate concepts into testable materials and ensure performance and sustainability goals are met.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in materials, trims, knitting, printing and production testing with vendors to deliver market-ready solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education, experience or training.
• Minimum 2 years directly relevant work experience.
• Technical materials/trims knowledge across yarns, knitting, weaving, dyeing, printing and finishing.
• Knowledge of knits, wovens, ribs, trims and print & pattern.
• Experience partnering with vendors to develop materials from inception to production.
• Experience with performance and lifestyle materials/trims is highly desired.
• Knowledge of industry material and trim trends.

Responsibilities

• Explore newness and innovation in textiles, trims and print/pattern for Global Sports Apparel.
• Collaborate with product creation teams to deliver athlete experience.
• Drive seasonal material/trims development with vendors and manufacturing from concept to commercialization.
• Work on a commercially viable materials/trims palette aligned with sustainability goals.

Skills

Materials knowledge

Knits & Wovens

Trims & Prints

Vendor collaboration

2+ years experience

Sustainability basics

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

This is the Nike matrix: You will report into the Global Apparel Materials Team (GLAM) and support our partners within the Nike Global Sports Apparel. You will collaborate with Design, Product Management, Technical Development, Color, Sourcing & Manufacturing. You will work to ensure a modern & forward-thinking approach to material development and materials performance when in garment form.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We’re looking for a creative and curious Material/Trim Developer with a passion for textiles, trims, print and pattern. The candidate will use their technical materials knowledge, critical thinking, and collaborative skills to deliver modern material/trim solutions for our Global Sports Apparel product. Strong skills in textile, trims and print development as well as an understanding of the product creation process will ensure delivery of exceptional product for our athletes*!

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education, experience or training
• A minimum of 2 years directly relevant work experience
• Technical materials/trims knowledge, including yarns, knitting, weaving, dyeing, printing and finishing techniques
• Knowledge of knits, wovens, ribs, trims + print & pattern
• Experience partnering with vendor to develop and test a material/trim from inception to production
• Experience working with performance & lifestyle materials/trims is highly desired
• Knowledge of industry material and trim trends

WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON

You will explore newness & innovation in textiles, trims and print/pattern for Global Sports Apparel (including knit & woven tops, bottoms, and outerwear). You will collaborate with our product creation team partners to deliver on the highest level of athlete* experience. You will drive seasonal material/trims development in partnership with vendors and manufacturing teams from concept to commercialization. This includes testing, tracking and creative material solutions. You will work on a commercialized materials/trims palette grounded in our key sustainability goals.

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