Senior Materials Developer — Energy Footwear Innovation

Nike Inc; Beaverton (OR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Nike Inc in Beaverton, OR is seeking a Senior Materials Developer to lead the development and commercialization of innovative material solutions, balancing performance, cost, quality, and sustainability. You will partner across design, development, sourcing, and manufacturing to bring premium products to market on time and at scale.

The role requires deep materials knowledge, strong cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to translate design intent into scalable material solutions while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Materials, Chemistry, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in materials development or material design.
• Deep understanding of material construction, manufacturing processes, and supply chains across textiles, leathers, synthetic leathers, films, fibers, and components.
• Ability to interpret design intent, evaluate testing results, and translate concepts into commercially viable material solutions.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills with the ability to influence cross-functional partners and manage multiple priorities.
• Demonstrated curiosity, adaptability, and product acumen to drive material innovation and product excellence.
• Strong digital proficiency with Microsoft Office and material management systems preferred.
• Ability to travel.

Responsibilities

• Drive material development, testing, commercialization, and implementation from concept through production.
• Partner with Product Creation and manufacturing teams to identify risks, resolve material challenges, and enable informed decision-making throughout the development process.
• Collaborate with Materials, Color, Graphic, and Product Design partners to execute seasonal material strategies and bring athlete-focused product stories to life.
• Manage material data integrity within product creation systems, ensuring accurate sourcing, pricing, performance, sustainability, and feasibility information.
• Influence cross-functional partners to meet key product creation milestones and commercialization timelines.
• Evaluate material performance and manufacturing feedback to continuously improve product quality and execution.
• Build strong relationships across global teams, suppliers, and factory partners to deliver scalable, high-quality material solutions.

Skills

Materials development

Interpret design intent

Cross-functional collaboration

Material data management

Communication skills

Adaptability

Digital proficiency

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Materials, Chemistry, or related field

Job description

Nike Inc in Beaverton, OR is seeking a Senior Materials Developer to lead the development and commercialization of innovative material solutions, balancing performance, cost, quality, and sustainability. You will partner across design, development, sourcing, and manufacturing to bring premium products to market on time and at scale.

The role requires deep materials knowledge, strong cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to translate design intent into scalable material solutions while