Golf Impact Sports & Promo Footwear Materials Developer II

Become a Part of the NIKE, Inc. Team

NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world’s best athletes. It’s a place where passionate individuals come together to create the future of sport. We are unapologetic about who we are and what we’re after—bringing innovation and inspiration to every athlete* in the world. We look for athletes who can push boundaries, elevate our potential and continue leading us to greatness. The next tastemakers, playmakers, risk takers and glue players. Are you game?

WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

As a Materials Developer, you will collaborate with cross-functional footwear teams, material vendors, and other key functions to establish seasonal material direction, attain on-time delivery, and ensure product excellence for athletes & consumers. You'll serve as the primary contact for material vendors as it relates to category specific issues (price, technical specs, performance standards, material leadtime, etc.). You will also collaborate with the innovation team to scale and deliver relevant ideas to market.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are seeking a Materials Developer with strong technical expertise to help deliver product excellence across Nike Performance Footwear. In this role, you will provide tools, guidance, and data analysis across multiple material types to support effective material selection across a wide range of sports products. You will clearly present facts and solutions—balancing athlete’s needs and business priorities—to help cross-functional teams make informed decisions.

What you bring:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Materials, Chemistry, Product Development or Product Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Design or a related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience, and training.
• Minimum of 2 years directly relevant work experience
• High communication and influencing skills, including the ability to interact with leadership and cross-functional product creation team members
• Knowledge of footwear material types including fibers, yarns, textiles, leathers, synthetic leathers, components or trims, manufacturing technologies and equipment, tooling, and materials is highly preferred
• Ability to interpret design intent and offer alternative solutions

WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON

As a member of the Footwear Materials Development team, you are responsible for driving functional excellence with a sharp focus on materials creation, sourcing, costing, quality, and implementation of sustainable solutions.

• You will work on complex footwear projects and be responsible for converting project briefs from a 2D design rendering into a 3D sample that balances the needs of the athlete and the needs of the business.
• You will engage in all phases of the product creation process to ensure projects are managed according to critical dates and completed on time, while meeting design intent, quality & performance standards, margin targets, and sustainability goals.
• You will ensure that your projects are ready for commercialization and can ultimately be scaled for manufacturing.
• You will build toolkits and material palettes to help optimize material choice.

NIKE, Inc. is a growth company that looks for team members to grow with it. Nike offers a generous total rewards package, casual work environment, a diverse and inclusive culture, and an electric atmosphere for professional development. No matter the location, or the role, every Nike employee shares one galvanizing mission: To bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete* in the world.

NIKE, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.