Materials Designer

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Responsibilities

Requirements

Qualifications

Skills

Benefits

Pay

Schedule

Mon-Thurs onsite.

• Innovative Technology; High Quality Products, Self-Empowerment
• Globally Responsible; Sustainable Products, Diversity of Thought
• Celebration of Sports; If You Have a Body, You are an Athlete

The Materials Designer typically selects and develops the textiles, wovens, knits and synthetics that define how Nike products perform and feel.

Responsibilities

• Sources, evaluates and develops materials for footwear and apparel across seasonal product lines.
• Collaborates with color designers, product designers and PLMs on material direction and application.
• Builds and maintains relationships with material suppliers and mills globally.
• Presents material concepts and selections to cross-functional teams and leadership.
• Manages color accuracy and material specifications from concept through to production.

Requirements

• 5+ years experience in materials design within footwear, apparel or accessories.
• Deep knowledge of wovens, knits and synthetic materials
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop for material presentation and documentation.
• Portfolio demonstrating materials development work
• Experience working directly with suppliers or mills on material development and sample evaluation.
• Strong color accuracy skills and understanding of how environmental and lighting conditions impact material appearance.
• Knowledge of sustainable material certifications or eco-friendly textile alternatives is a plus.

Qualifications

NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world's best athletes. It is a place to explore potential, obliterate boundaries and push out the edges of what can be. The company looks for people who can grow, think, dream and create. Its culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding imagination. The brand seeks achievers, leaders and visionaries. At Nike, it’s about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.

Skills

• Materials Design
• Wovens, Knits and Synthetic Materials
• Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
• Material Development
• Supplier Relationships
• Color Accuracy

Benefits

NIKE, Inc. is committed to providing fair compensation for all positions with equal opportunity for promotion based on merit. Salary will be determined based on several factors including but not limited to education, experience, skills, and location.

Pay

Salary range for this position is $75,000 - $100,000 annually.

Schedule

Mon-Thurs onsite.