Overview Location: BeavertonResponsibilities As our Senior Materials Developer, you'll use advanced materials knowledge and collaborative skills to help create and execute a materials strategy, and be responsible for the on-time commercialization of resources.You'll ensure seasonal materials project execution and the on-time commercialization of more complex products and projects, including the aesthetic approval of materials, decision-making on materials issues, and communication of the category materials strategy.You'll collaborate with our Design and Merchandising teams to create and execute a category materials strategy and the seasonal themes that support business goals and meet consumers' needs.You'll execute materials that fall between seasonal developments and the longer-term projects being executed by the Advance Innovation team (AIT).You'll research fabric trends and new innovations offered.You'll drive analysis and material reviews that result in gender/category materials consolidation.Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Apparel/Textile design or a related field and 5 years' apparel or industry experienceAdvanced knowledge of materials construction and propertiesSuperior understanding of the design and development process from inception through final adoptionAdvanced technical materials and textile knowledge, including fibers, yarns, knit and woven fabrications, textile manufacturing, dyeing, finishing, and the ability to partner with a materials vendor to develop a material from inception to actual productionGlobal Manufacturing and industry knowledgeKnowledge of product creation process and the apparel businessKnowledge of industry trendsComputer skills, including Microsoft Office applications and Product Data Management systemsStrong verbal and written communication skills, including meeting facilitation and presentationsAbility to clearly articulate goals and objectivesStrong information-seeking skills and a drive to make things happenAbility to understand challenges or underlying concerns, share ideas and develop effective responses or elevate to higher managementAbility to work independently and cooperatively in a diverse groupAbility to network and utilize internal and external resourcesAbility to exercise high degree of professionalismAbility to demonstrate a sense of style and creativityAbility to understand the big picture related to Nike business processes and consumer needsAbility to travel approximately 5% of the timeKnowledge of outerwear materials and innovation is essentialSkills and Certifications Advanced knowledge of materials construction and propertiesSuperior understanding of the design and development process from inception through final adoptionGlobal Manufacturing and industry knowledgeExperience working in the apparel industryIdeal Candidate Passion for brand. Connection to sport. Great communication/presentation skills.Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.Direct Staffing Inc#J-18808-Ljbffr