Materials Developer II — Innovate Kids Footwear

Nike; Beaverton (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Nike in Beaverton, OR seeks a Materials Developer to guide material direction, sourcing, costing, quality, and sustainability for Kids Footwear. You will translate briefs into 3D samples that balance athlete needs with business priorities and ensure on-time delivery.

Collaborating with cross-functional teams, vendors, and the innovation group, you will use data analysis and material expertise to influence decisions and scale ideas to market, driving product excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in materials or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years directly applicable work experience.
• Strong communication and influencing skills.
• Knowledge of footwear material types (fibers, yarns, textiles, leathers, synthetic leathers, components or trims).
• Ability to interpret design intent and offer alternative solutions.

Responsibilities

• Drive materials creation, sourcing, costing, quality, and implementation of sustainable solutions.
• Convert project briefs from 2D design to 3D samples balancing athlete and business needs.
• Engage in all phases of product creation to meet critical dates and quality standards.
• Build toolkits and material palettes to optimize material choice.

Skills

Communication skills

Influencing skills

Interpret design intent

Education

Bachelor’s degree in materials, chemistry, product development or related fields

Job description

Nike in Beaverton, OR seeks a Materials Developer to guide material direction, sourcing, costing, quality, and sustainability for Kids Footwear. You will translate briefs into 3D samples that balance athlete needs with business priorities and ensure on-time delivery.

Collaborating with cross-functional teams, vendors, and the innovation group, you will use data analysis and material expertise to influence decisions and scale ideas to market, driving product excellence.