Senior Materials Developer

Location:

Beaverton

• As our Senior Materials Developer, you’ll use advanced materials knowledge and collaborative skills to help create and execute a materials strategy, and be responsible for the on-time commercialization of resources.
• You’ll ensure seasonal materials project execution and the on-time commercialization of more complex products and projects, including the aesthetic approval of materials, decision-making on materials issues, and communication of the category materials strategy.
• You’ll collaborate with our Design and Merchandising teams to create and execute a category materials strategy and the seasonal themes that support business goals and meet consumers’ needs.
• You’ll execute materials that fall between seasonal developments and the longer-term projects being executed by the Advance Innovation team (AIT).
• You’ll research fabric trends and new innovations offered.
• You’ll drive analysis and material reviews that result in gender/category materials consolidation.

• Bachelor’s degree in Apparel/Textile design or a related field and 5 years’ apparel or industry experience
• Advanced knowledge of materials construction and properties
• Superior understanding of the design and development process from inception through final adoption
• Advanced technical materials and textile knowledge, including fibers, yarns, knit and woven fabrications, textile manufacturing, dyeing, finishing, and the ability to partner with a materials vendor to develop a material from inception to actual production
• Global Manufacturing and industry knowledge
• Knowledge of product creation process and the apparel business
• Knowledge of industry trends
• Computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications and Product Data Management systems
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including meeting facilitation and presentations
• Ability to clearly articulate goals and objectives
• Strong information-seeking skills and a drive to make things happen
• Ability to understand challenges or underlying concerns, share ideas and develop effective responses or elevate to higher management
• Ability to work independently and cooperatively in a diverse group
• Ability to network and utilize internal and external resources
• Ability to exercise high degree of professionalism
• Ability to demonstrate a sense of style and creativity
• Ability to understand the big picture related to Nike business processes and consumer needs
• Ability to travel approximately 5% of the time
• Knowledge of outerwear materials and innovation is essential

• Advanced knowledge of materials construction and properties
• Superior understanding of the design and development process from inception through final adoption
• Global Manufacturing and industry knowledge
• Experience working in the apparel industry

• Passion for brand. Connection to sport. Great communication/presentation skills.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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