Entry Materials Developer

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.

The first spark of a product idea sets the NIKE, Inc. Product team into motion. The team of developers, testers, engineers, designers and managers obsess over Nike's iconic silhouettes and create groundbreaking new styles. They collaborate, ideate and refine products' construction, fit and materials. They maintain a keen understanding of consumer and market trends. They skillfully operate at the intersection of buyer needs, technical feasibility and business objectives. And they work lockstep with Merchandising, Design, Manufacturing and others to produce the final result: products that reflect the soul of sport and inspire athletes to reach new levels of performance.

WHO YOU'LL WORK WITH

You will report into the Product Creation Team and support your development partners in colour / material developments. You are a critical team member of the colour / material development community and sought out as the expert resource. You will work in partnership with Product Development, Product Engineer, Lab, Manufacturing Engineer, Sourcing and Partners PCC members.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Bullets to include details on:

- Bachelor's degree in administration, Textiles, or a related field (5 additional years' experience in lieu of a degree) or a combination of relevant education, experience and training
- Minimum 5 years relevant work experience, Material, Colour, Product Development and lab test approval experience will be an advantage
- Strong written and oral communication skills including meeting facilitation and presentations in Portuguese and English
- Knowledge of material construction and processes
- Ability to work on your own and cooperatively in a diverse group, by networking and utilize internal and external resources to seek information and drive to make things happen.
- Self-starter and positive mindset and the Ability to clearly articulate goals and objectives is key, including price negotiation.

WHAT YOU'LL WORK ON

If this is you, you will explore analyzing footwear materials by projects, technically lead key materials development. This work will enable the collaboration with our material development and functional NIKE and partners team to deliver on the highest level of athlete* experience with a commercialized materials aligned with PMO strategic priorities and key sustainability goals. You will drive material development and accelerate the localization of materials in partnership with partners, vendors, and material supply chain functions to drive product excellence and responsiveness.

NIKE, Inc. is a growth company that looks for team members to grow with it. Nike offers a generous total rewards package, casual work environment, a diverse and inclusive culture, and an electric atmosphere for professional development. No matter the location, or the role, every Nike employee shares one galvanizing mission: To bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete* in the world.

NIKE, Inc. is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.

**Benefits**

Whether it's transportation or financial health, we continually invest in our employees to help them achieve greatness - inside and outside of work. All who work here should be able to realize their full potential.