Senior Materials Developer, Global Apparel Outerwear

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR? We’re looking for an innovative and curious Senior Textile Developer to join our Global Apparel Materials team. If you have a passion for Textiles and prints, this role would be a great fit! The right candidate will use their textiles knowledge, strategic thinking, and collaborative skills to deliver creative material solutions for a wide range of end uses. WHAT WILL YOU 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 material development background in Outerwear and Men’s Lifestyle textiles and prints as well as an understanding of apparel product creation will ensure delivery of great product for our athletes*. An ideal candidate will have experience with garments insulation, seam taping, outerwear testing and composite materials. WHO WILL YOU 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. WHAT YOU WILL BRING? Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of relevant education, experience, and training Minimum 3+ years' relevant work experience in material development and/ or product development Team player attitude and strength in building positive working relationships Expertise in Textile and Print development (Knits, Wovens, Prints, Yarns) Experience in reviewing print colorways would be preferred 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 Ability to travel up to approximately 10% of the time Computer skills, including Microsoft office applications and Product Data Management. Smartsheet and Tableau a plus We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees and job applicants. We offer a number of accommodations to complete our interview process including screen readers, sign language interpreters, accessible and single location for in-person interviews, closed captioning, and other reasonable modifications as needed. If you discover, as you navigate our application process, that you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please complete the Candidate Accommodation Request Form (https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/5153e46a93f4460db48eb9e611386685) . 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, protected veteran status, or disability. NIKE is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call +1 503-671-4156 and let us know the nature of your request, your location and your contact information.