Sporting Fashion & Goods
Materials Developer II, Global Apparel
Mid Level
Beaverton, United States
in office
Full time
Job description
About the Role
Reports into the Global Apparel Materials Team (GLAM) and supports partners within Nike Global Sports Apparel. It collaborates with Design, Product Management, Technical Development, Colour, Sourcing & Manufacturing to ensure a modern and forward-thinking approach to material development and materials performance in garment form. The developer explores newness and innovation in textiles, trims and print/pattern for Global Sports Apparel, including knit and woven tops, bottoms and outerwear.
Key Responsibilities
- Explore newness and innovation in textiles, trims and print/pattern for Global Sports Apparel, including knit and woven tops, bottoms and outerwear.
- Collaborate with product creation team partners to deliver the highest level of athlete experience.
- Drive seasonal material/trim development in partnership with vendors and manufacturing teams from concept to commercialisation.
- Test, track and develop creative material solutions.
- Work on a commercialised materials/trims palette grounded in key sustainability goals.
- Ensure a modern and forward-thinking approach to material development and materials performance in garment form.
- Collaborate with Design, Product Management, Technical Development, Colour, Sourcing & Manufacturing.
- Support partners within Nike Global Sports Apparel.
Required Experience & Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education, experience or training.
- A minimum of 2 years directly relevant work experience.
- Technical materials/trims knowledge, including yarns, knitting, weaving, dyeing, printing and finishing techniques.
- Knowledge of knits, wovens, ribs, trims and print & pattern.
- Experience partnering with a vendor to develop and test a material/trim from inception to production.
- Knowledge of industry material and trim trends.
- Strong skills in textile, trims and print development.
- Understanding of the product creation process.
- Creative and curious approach with a passion for textiles, trims, print and pattern.
- Technical materials knowledge, critical thinking and collaborative skills.
Preferred Skills
- Experience working with performance and lifestyle materials/trims is highly desired.
The Application Process
The interview process offers accommodations including screen readers, sign language interpreters, accessible and single location for in-person interviews, closed captioning, and other reasonable modifications as needed.
- Complete the Candidate Accommodation Request Form if assistance or an accommodation is needed due to a disability.
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