NIKE, Inc. Apparel Development, Global Apparel Materials, Undergraduate Internship

Nike; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Paid internship

Job summary

Nike seeks a GLAM Developer Intern to join the Textiles, Trims, and Print & Pattern teams in Beaverton, OR for 10 weeks. You will partner with Global Categories and Design on material concept to commercialization, build tools and systems to accelerate creativity, and support ideation, testing, and final item approval.

The candidate should be pursuing a bachelor’s in Apparel Design or related field with a Winter 2027 or Spring/Summer 2028 graduation, be a self-starter, and able to collaborate

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Apparel Design, Pattern Making, Merchandising, Textile Science, Materials Science or related field with graduation Winter 2027 or Spring/Summer 2028.
• Self-starter and a team player within a fast-paced team.
• Knowledge of material and garment construction.
• Ability to build a plan/roadmap around key projects and implement to completion.
• Experience in building visual tools (Adobe Illustrator, PowerPoint, Boards, Miro).
• Strong written and verbal communication including meetings and presentations.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with GLAM Material Development to deliver cross-functional projects.
• Research new material palettes and provide improvement recommendations.
• Improve cross-functional collaboration and transform digital materials capabilities.

Skills

Self-starter

Team player

Communication skills

Organization

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Apparel Design or related field

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

PowerPoint

Boards

Miro

Job description

BECOME A PART OF THE NIKE, INC. TEAM

NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world's best athletes. It is a place to explore potential, obliterate boundaries, and push out the edges of what can be. The company looks for people who can grow, think, dream, and create. Its culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding creativity. The brand seeks achievers, leaders, and visionaries. At Nike, it’s about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.

WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

As the Global Apparel Materials (GLAM) Developer Intern, you will be part of the Textiles, Trims, and Print & Pattern Teams that partner with Global Categories and Design Teams on delivering materials from concept to commercialization.

You will collaborate with the Teams to build/enhance tools, resources and systems designed to enable the creative process, advance innovation, and increase speed. You will support the research and ideation for concept development, including the testing and validation towards final item approval. In this role you will have the opportunity to interact with teams involved in design, product management, product creation, material manufacturing, and sustainability. Materials should be your passion!

WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON

You will collaborate with the GLAM Material Development team to deliver on a cross functional project that is inclusive of Textiles, Trims, Print & Pattern. Projects will focus on delivering new material insights, researching current material palettes and give recommendations on improvement, improving cross functional collaboration, transforming our digital materials capabilities, and more!

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Apparel Design, Pattern Making, Merchandising, Textile Science, Materials Science or related field with a graduation date of Winter 2027 or Spring/Summer 2028.
• Self-starter attitude and the ability to be a team player within a fast-paced team.
• Knowledge of material and garment construction.
• Ability to build a plan/roadmap around key projects and implement to completion.
• Experience in building compelling visual tools. (Adobe illustrator, Power Point, Boards, Miro, etc.)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills including meeting facilitation and presentations. Strong organization and multi-tasking skills.

This is a 10-week paid internship opportunity with relocation assistance. Curious to know what it’s like to be part of a world-class Internship Program? Check out our recap video from last summer:Nike Internship Program Recap Video

Mynext: Be Empowered to Grow within Nike and Create the Future

This internship –as well as full-time positions– are locatedin-personat the NIKE, Inc. Philip H. Knight Campus in Beaverton, OR. Check out this video of our World Headquarters tolearn more aboutlife on campus:Nike PHK Campus Video

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

NIKE, Inc. is a growth company that looks for team members to grow with it. Nike offers a generous total rewards package, casual work environment, a diverse and inclusive culture, and an electric atmosphere for professional development. No matter the location, or the role, every Nike employee shares one galvanizing mission: To bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete* in the world.

NIKE, Inc. is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.