Become a Part of the NIKE, Inc. Team
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, Inc. it’s about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.
WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH
You’ll join Nike’s Apparel Materials Innovation team—a group obsessed with pushing boundaries in textile science and sustainability. This team partners across NXT Apparel, NXT Digital, NXT Sustainability, Global Apparel Materials, Design, Product Development, and Advanced Manufacturing to deliver groundbreaking material solutions for sport performance apparel.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We’re seeking a visionary innovator with deep expertise in textile engineering and material science—someone who thrives at the intersection of performance, sustainability, and advanced manufacturing. This role demands a creative thinker who can translate performance requirements into engineered textile structures, leveraging emerging technologies like machine learning and AI to unlock new possibilities. The ideal candidate is a collaborative leader with a proven track record in research and development, capable of managing complex projects from lab-scale prototypes to commercial production. They should be passionate about sport, sustainability, and the future of apparel innovation.
7+ years of relevant experience in textile science and engineering, including R&D and commercialization
- Bachelor’s degree in Textile Engineering/Technology, Textile Science, Material Science or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training
- Strong digital skillset, including machine learning approaches and AI fluency
- Experience in intellectual property capture for materials, products, and/or processes
WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON
You’ll lead programs that identify, evaluate, and scale advanced materials for Nike’s future performance apparel. Your work will shape the next generation of textiles—combining science, creativity, and sustainability.
Core Responsibilities:
- Drive research and development of innovative textile structures for sport performance applications
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including NXT Apparel, NXT Digital, Sustainability, and Advanced Manufacturing
- Establish methodologies for systematic evaluation of textile needs, from concept to commercialization
- Partner with external suppliers, mills, technology providers, and research institutes to develop engineered textile solutions
- Conduct feasibility assessments, cost analysis, and investment planning for material innovations
- Lead prototype creation and testing, leveraging internal and external labs
- Capture meaningful intellectual property and contribute to Nike’s innovation portfolio
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.
