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
The Lead Materials Developer sits within the Global Apparel Materials Team (GLAM), partnering closely with the Nike Energy team. They collaborate with Design, Product Management, Technical Development, Color, Sourcing, and Manufacturing. This role influences cross‑functional partners while mentoring within the materials organization.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Nike is searching for a forward‑thinking materials expert who blends deep technical mastery with relentless curiosity. This person thrives at the intersection of craft and innovation—someone who understands how yarns, trims, and textiles come alive in motion and can translate trends and technologies into performance‑driven solutions. They bring strategic vision, sharpen processes, and elevate collaboration across the product creation ecosystem. They see around corners, anticipate risks, and challenge what’s possible. Rooted in partnership, they build trust across teams and empower others with clarity, insight, and technical leadership. This role demands an agile problem‑solver who can balance long‑term strategy with the pace of seasonal execution—always pushing to raise the bar for athletes and for the business.
• 5+ years of apparel industry experience (or 7+ years in lieu of a degree)
• Bachelor’s degree in Textile Science, Apparel, or a related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience, and training
• Expertise across yarns, knitting, weaving, dyeing, printing, and finishing techniques
• Proficiency working with vendors from concept through production
• Experience working with domestic vendors/sample rooms/ateliers
WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON
You’ll shape the future of Energy apparel materials—exploring trends, unlocking technologies, and turning insights into commercialized solutions aligned to sustainability and performance goals.
- Drive material development from concept to commercialization, partnering closely with vendors and manufacturing teams.
- Collaborate daily with Design, Product Management, Technical Development, Color, Sourcing, and Manufacturing to build elevated material palettes.
- Lead material testing, risk assessment, tracking, and validation to ensure product excellence.
- Mentor teammates and provide technical guidance across the materials function.
- Translate trends, athlete insights, and emerging technologies into actionable development strategies.
- Champion long‑term material innovation initiatives and influence cross‑functional alignment.
- Maintain a clear understanding of material performance when integrated into garment form.
We offer a number of accommodations to complete our interview process including screen readers, sign language interpreters, accessible and single location for in-person interviews, closed captioning, and other reasonable modifications as needed. If you discover, as you navigate our application process, that you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please complete the Candidate Accommodation Request Form.
OUR HIRING GAME PLAN
01 Apply
Our teams are made up of diverse skillsets, knowledge bases, inputs, ideas and backgrounds. We want you to find your fit – review job descriptions, departments and teams to discover the role for you.
02 Meet a Recruiter or Take an Assessment
If selected for a corporate role, a recruiter will reach out to start your interview process and be your main contact throughout the process. For retail roles, you’ll complete an interactive assessment that includes a chat and quizzes and takes about 10-20 minutes to complete. No matter the role, we want to learn about you – the whole you – so don’t shy away from how you approach world-class service and what makes you unique.
03 Interview
Go into this stage confident by doing your research, understanding what we are looking for and being prepared for questions that are set up to learn more about you, and your background.
