Senior Materials Developer, Global Apparel (multiple positions)

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Beaverton, OregonOn-site

We are hiring for multiple open Senior Material Developer, Global Apparel Positions WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH These roles sit within the Global Apparel Materials & Trims teams, supporting the broader Apparel portfolio across multiple product dimensions and consumer opportunities.

These roles report into two Apparel Materials Development Directors and partners closely with Design, Product Management, Technical Development, Color, Sourcing, Manufacturing, Quality, and vendor partners to bring innovative material and trim solutions to market.

As a key member of the product creation team, these roles serve as a connector across functions, balancing design intent, technical feasibility, speed-to-market, and commercial viability. They will influence material strategies, drive execution with vendor partners, and help elevate the overall capability of the Apparel Materials ecosystem.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR We're looking for multiple Senior Apparel Materials & Trims Developers who combines deep technical expertise with a passion for innovation, craft, and product creation. These individuals bring a strong understanding of textile and trim development and can translate creative vision into scalable, commercially viable solutions that elevate consumer experiences.

The ideal candidates are both strategic and hands-on, capable of leading complex material development initiatives while navigating the pace and agility required within Product Creation. They are naturally curious, continuously exploring material innovations, manufacturing capabilities, and emerging industry trends to identify opportunities that improve performance, quality, sustainability, and speed.

They think holistically across the product creation process, understanding how materials, trims, construction, manufacturing, and commercialization work together to create exceptional product. They are trusted partners who build strong relationships, influence through expertise, communicate with clarity, and proactively solve