Lead Footwear Materials Developer - Jordan Brand (Multiple Openings)

This role includes responsibility to define and drive material strategies that enable athlete-focused innovation and product distinction, and lead material selection, sourcing, validation and commercialisation to ensure material and product readiness and execution excellence.

• Define and drive material strategies that enable athlete-focused innovation and product distinction.
• Lead material selection, sourcing, validation and commercialisation to ensure material and product readiness and execution excellence.
• Drive material innovation opportunities that improve performance, sustainability, quality and consumer value.
• Identify risks early and lead solutions across product creation, vendor and manufacturing partners.
• Influence material decisions that balance athlete needs, business objectives and operational realities.
• Build strong partnerships with suppliers and manufacturing teams to accelerate speed and improve outcomes.
• Keep abreast of market trends, new technology and consumer and training industry knowledge.
• Mentor and develop teammates while contributing to the growth of the Materials Development function.

• Bachelor's degree in Materials, Chemistry, Product Development, Product Engineering or a related field; any suitable combination of education, experience and training will be accepted.
• 6+ years of directly applicable work experience.
• Deep understanding of various material manufacturing processes, testing methods and commercialisation, as well as the product creation process.
• Proven ability to lead complex material development and drive results through cross-functional teams.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to balance multiple priorities, interpret design intent and offer alternative solutions.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Successful experience mentoring or managing people.
• Computer proficiency with working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Outlook and other job-required systems.
• Ability to travel up to 15% of the time.
• Passion for innovation, athlete-focused product creation and continuous improvement.

• Lab testing experience and the ability to interpret results.