Be 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, it’s about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR

We are seeking a strategic and inspiring leader to serve as the Director of Color & Material Manufacturing Quality within the Product Integrity organization. This individual will be based in Taipei, Taiwan and will lead a global team responsible for driving the development and execution of Nike’s color and material manufacturing quality strategy across Footwear, Apparel, and Accessories.

The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise in materials and color manufacturing, a strong understanding of global supply chains, and a proven ability to lead cross-functional teams. This role requires a leader who can translate organizational objectives into actionable strategies, resolve complex issues, and influence internal and external partners to elevate quality standards and performance.

WHAT WILL YOU WORK ON

• Lead the global Color & Material Manufacturing Quality team to deliver on Nike’s product integrity goals.

• Develop and implement a comprehensive color & material manufacturing quality strategy and operating model that spans the end-to-end product lifecycle—from design through manufacturing.

• Establish and maintain robust quality standards, metrics, and tools to assess supplier capabilities, monitor performance, and drive continuous improvement.

• Partner with category teams, product creation, material vendors, and manufacturing partners to proactively identify and mitigate quality risks.

• Provide technical guidance on material development, manufacturing processes, and testing protocols to ensure consistent product performance and aesthetics.

• Drive issue management processes including root cause analysis, corrective action planning, and communication with stakeholders.

• Represent the Color & Material Manufacturing Quality function in cross-functional forums and with senior leadership to advocate for resources, share insights, and influence decision-making.

WHO WILL YOU WORK WITH

This role reports to the Sr. Director of Product Integrity who is based at Nike World Headquarters in Beaverton, Oregon, and will collaborate closely with:

• Footwear, Apparel, and Accessories Product Creation teams

• Material Manufacturing and Product Engineering Supply Chain teams

• Material vendors and factory partners

• External testing, inspection and certification partners

WHAT YOU BRING

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Material or Textile Science, Materials Engineering, or a related field—or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• 10+ years of experience in materials and color manufacturing quality, preferably in the Footwear or Apparel industry.

• Deep technical knowledge of fibers, yarns, knits, wovens, dyeing, finishing, printing, and testing.

• Experience with digital color tools and data-driven quality management systems.

• Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills.

• Proven ability to lead and develop global teams, manage performance, and foster career growth.

• Ability to travel up to 10%.