Senior Materials Developer – Energy Footwear (Multiple Openings)

Nike • Beaverton, OR

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About The Position

The Senior Materials Developer is part of Nike Sportswear Product Creation’s Energy Footwear Materials Development team, which drives material innovation and product excellence across the footwear portfolio. The role leads development and commercialization of innovative material solutions, translating design intent into scalable footwear materials while balancing performance, quality, cost, sustainability, and aesthetics.

The developer partners with Product Development, Design, Engineering, Testing, Sourcing, Supply Chain, and global manufacturing partners to bring premium products to market on time and at scale. The role also supports seasonal material strategies, maintains material information in product creation systems, and uses performance and manufacturing feedback to improve product quality and execution.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Materials, Chemistry, or a related field; suitable combinations of education, experience, and training will be accepted.
• At least 3 years of experience in materials development or material design.
• Deep understanding of material construction, manufacturing processes, and supply chains across textiles, leathers, synthetic leathers, films, fibers, and components.
• Ability to interpret design intent, evaluate testing results, and translate concepts into commercially viable material solutions.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to influence cross-functional partners and manage multiple priorities.
• Curiosity, adaptability, and product acumen to drive material innovation and product excellence.
• Ability to travel.

Nice To Haves

• Strong digital proficiency with Microsoft Office and material management systems.

Responsibilities

• Drive material development, testing, commercialization, and implementation from concept through production.
• Partner with Product Creation and manufacturing teams to identify risks, resolve material challenges, and support informed decision-making throughout development.
• Collaborate with Materials, Color, Graphic, and Product Design partners to execute seasonal material strategies and bring athlete-focused product stories to life.
• Manage material data integrity within product creation systems, including sourcing, pricing, performance, sustainability, and feasibility information.
• Influence cross-functional partners to meet product creation milestones and commercialization timelines.
• Evaluate material performance and manufacturing feedback to improve product quality and execution.
• Build relationships with global teams, suppliers, and factory partners to deliver scalable, high-quality material solutions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior