Senior Materials Developer – Energy Footwear (Multiple Openings)

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WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH The Energy Footwear Materials Development team sits within Nike Sportswear Product Creation and drives material innovation and product excellence across the footwear portfolio. In this role, you'll partner closely with Product Development, Design, Engineering, Testing, Sourcing, and Supply Chain teams, as well as global manufacturing partners, to bring premium footwear concepts to life. WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR We are seeking a talented, passionate, and influential Senior Materials Developer with the technical expertise to elevate product excellence through materials. This individual combines strong material knowledge with creative problem-solving to translate design intent into scalable solutions. They thrive in fast-paced environments, build trust across cross-functional teams, and effectively balance innovation, performance, cost, quality, and sustainability throughout the product creation process. • Bachelor's degree in Materials, Chemistry, or a related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience, and training. • Minimum 3 years of experience in materials development or material design. • Deep understanding of material construction,…