Materials & Trim Innovator — 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

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.