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An Intern in Textile Science typically assists with research, testing, and development of fabrics and fibers. Their duties may include analyzing textile properties, conducting laboratory experiments, helping improve material performance, and supporting quality control processes. They often work alongside experienced scientists and engineers to learn about textile manufacturing, sustainability, and innovation in the industry. This internship provides valuable hands-on experience that is essential for a career in textile engineering or material science.

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NIKE, Inc. Apparel Development, Global Apparel Materials, Undergraduate Internship

Nike

Beaverton, OR • On-site

$15.50 - $20.75/hr

Full-time

Posted 6 days ago

Nike rating

7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 276 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

7th of 105 rated fashion retailers

Job description

WHO YOU'LL WORK WITH
As the Global Apparel Materials (GLAM) Developer Intern, you will be part of the Textiles, Trims, and Print & Pattern Teams that partner with Global Categories and Design Teams on delivering materials from concept to commercialization.
You will collaborate with the Teams to build/enhance tools, resources and systems designed to enable the creative process, advance innovation, and increase speed. You will support the research and ideation for concept development, including the testing and validation towards final item approval. In this role you will have the opportunity to interact with teams involved in design, product management, product creation, material manufacturing, and sustainability. Materials should be your passion!
WHAT YOU'LL WORK ON
You will collaborate with the GLAM Material Development team to deliver on a cross functional project that is inclusive of Textiles, Trims, Print & Pattern. Projects will focus on delivering new material insights, researching current material palettes and give recommendations on improvement, improving cross functional collaboration, transforming our digital materials capabilities, and more!
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
  • Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Apparel Design, Pattern Making, Merchandising, Textile Science, Materials Science or related field with a graduation date of Winter 2027 or Spring/Summer 2028.
  • Self-starter attitude and the ability to be a team player within a fast-paced team.
  • Knowledge of material and garment construction.
  • Ability to build a plan/roadmap around key projects and implement to completion.
  • Experience in building compelling visual tools. (Adobe illustrator, Power Point, Boards, Miro, etc.)
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills including meeting facilitation and presentations. Strong organization and multi-tasking skills.

This is a 10-week paid internship opportunity with relocation assistance. Curious to know what it's like to be part of a world-class Internship Program? Check out our recap video from last summer: Nike Internship Program Recap Video
Mynext: Be Empowered to Grow within Nike and Create the Future
This internship - as well as full-time positions - are located in-person at the NIKE, Inc. Phil H. Knight Campus in Beaverton, OR. Check out this video of our World Headquarters to learn more about life on campus: Nike PHK Campus Video
We offer a number of accommodations to complete our interview process including screen readers, sign language interpreters, accessible and single location for in-person interviews, closed captioning, and other reasonable modifications as needed. If you discover, as you navigate our application process, that you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please complete the Candidate Accommodation Request Form.

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