Nike · 1 month ago
Senior Material Designer, Global Tennis Footwear, Nike
Beaverton, Oregon
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expNike is a leading global brand in sportswear and footwear, and they are seeking a Senior Footwear Materials Designer to innovate and elevate their Tennis Footwear line. The role involves collaborating with various design and development teams, concepting materials, and ensuring alignment with performance and manufacturing standards.
ApparelE-CommerceFashionLifestyleProduct DesignRetailSporting Goods
Responsibilities
Own the material craft: You concept, sample, and specify uppers/tooling using cutting edge processes (engineered knits, films, laminates, textiles, coatings, synthetics/leather) while curating and elevating carryover materials for refreshes and collection models
Collaborate across the offense: You partner daily with Footwear Design, Color, Product Development, PLM, Engineering, Sustainability, and factory/LO teams to align performance, cost targets, and calendar gates—building trusted relationships that move work forward
Translate ideas to tech packs: You deliver impeccable BOMs, finishes, callouts, test methods, and construction details; you drive readiness at each creation milestone and troubleshoot for manufacturability with vendors
Bring athlete and consumer voice into the work: You synthesize athlete feedback, wear test and lab data into material decisions—and at times meet directly with athletes and Sports Marketing to validate feel, fit, and durability
Tackle complex problem solving: You navigate sample builds, root cause issues (abrasion, flex, peel/delam), and corrective actions; you anticipate risks and build mitigation plans that protect quality and timelines
Drive clear and effective communication across cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment on material strategies and timelines
Translate complex material concepts into concise, actionable information for stakeholders at all levels
Champion clarity in documentation, presentations, and reporting to support informed decision-making
Qualification
Required
To be considered, you must submit a creative design portfolio. Please provide website links or attach pdf files when you apply
Bachelor's degree in fashion, textiles, or industrial design or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
5 + years' experience of material design or textile design, fashion design, product design, industrial design, accessory or footwear design, preferably in product creation or in an agency
Ability to translate consumer insights and performance data into compelling narratives and product execution
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills tailored for diverse audiences
Ability to simplify technical details into clear, inspiring narratives that foster collaboration
Strong interpersonal skills to build trust and transparency across teams
Company
Nike
Nike is a retail brand that provides the sale of apparel, footwear, sports equipment, and accessory products.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$239MKey Investors
Pershing Square Capital Management
2024-08-17Post Ipo Equity· $239M
1980-12-02IPO
Leadership Team
Elliott Hill
President and Chief Executive Officer
Muge Erdirik Dogan
EVP & Chief Technology Officer, NIKE, Inc.
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