Lead Materials Developer, Textiles and Trims - NikeSkimsHybrid

Title: Lead Materials Developer, Textiles and Trims - NikeSkims 

Location: Beaverton, OR

Duration: 6 months contract

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 imagination. 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

You will report into the Global Apparel Materials Team (GLAM) and support our partners within the Nike brand including key collaborations with Innovation, Design, Product Merchandising, Technical Development, Sustainability, Sourcing and Manufacturing. You will work effectively within the materials team to ensure a thoughtful approach to developing new textiles and prints, prioritized in collaboration with cross-functional partners.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We’re looking for an innovative and curious Senior Materials Developer to join our Global Apparel Materials team. If you have a passion for Textiles, Trims and Prints, this role would be a great fit! The right candidate will use their materials knowledge, strategic thinking, and collaborative skills to deliver creative material solutions for a wide range of end uses.

• Bachelor's degree in Textile Engineering, Apparel Science/ Design, or related field
• Minimum 5+ years' relevant work experience in material development and/or product development
• Team player attitude and strength in building positive working relationships
• Expertise in Textile, Trim and Print development
• Connection to trend and consumer insights. Ability to be creative and technical.
• Understanding of design and development process from inception through final adoption
• Proactive problem solving and information seeking-skills
• Ability to build a strategic plan/roadmap around key projects and execute to completion
• Strong multi-tasking skills and ability to move with agility through ambiguity 
• Exceptional communication skills, including strong presentation skills
• Experience communicating and collaborating with global partners
• Ability to work independently and cooperatively in a diverse group
• Computer skills, including Microsoft office applications and Product Data Management. Smartsheet and Tableau a plus

WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON

You will partner with Design and Product Management to define, create, and deliver textiles palettes with a focus on aesthetics, performance and quality. You will provide a pulse on industry direction and bring new innovations to life. A strong development background in textiles, trims and prints as well as an understanding of apparel product creation will ensure delivery of great product for our athletes*.