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Nike · 10 hours ago

Materials Development

Beaverton, OR

Contract

Hybrid

New Grad, Entry Level

Nike is a leading company that seeks to explore potential and push boundaries in athletic innovation. They are looking for a Materials Developer who will research, develop, and test new materials to support product innovation and sustainability goals while collaborating with various teams.

ApparelE-CommerceFashionLifestyleProduct DesignRetailSporting Goods

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Identify and develop new materials that meet performance, aesthetic, and cost requirements

Partner with suppliers to source and test materials for quality, durability, and compliance

Maintain material libraries and documentation for internal use

Support sustainability initiatives by researching eco-friendly alternatives

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align material choices with product timelines and goals

Qualification

Materials scienceTextiles backgroundMaterial properties knowledgeTesting methods knowledgeProblem-solving skillsAttention to detailProject managementEffective communication

Required

Background in textiles, materials science, or a related field

Knowledge of material properties, testing methods, and industry standards

Experience working with suppliers and manufacturing partners

Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills

Ability to manage multiple projects and communicate effectively across teams

Company

Nike

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Nike is a retail brand that provides the sale of apparel, footwear, sports equipment, and accessory products.

Founded in 1964

Beaverton, Oregon, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.nike.com

H1B Sponsorship

Nike has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)

Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship

Represents job field similar to this job

Trends of Total Sponsorships

2025 (340)

2024 (302)

2023 (328)

2022 (543)

2021 (426)

2020 (253)

Funding

Current Stage

Public Company

Total Funding

$239M

Key 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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