• Senior Packaging Developer

    Nike (Beaverton, OR)


    Senior Packaging Developer

     

    Beaverton, OR, United States

     

    WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

     

    One of the phenomenal things about this position is the opportunity to work with several cross-functional teams! This position will report into the Apparel Branding & Packaging Development Manager as part of the Global Packaging Team. This role requires experience developing and managing cross-functional relationships within Apparel including key collaborations with Innovation, Design, Product Merchandising, Development, Sustainability, Sourcing and Manufacturing teams as well as with counterparts on the Global Packaging Team.

    WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

    We are looking for an innovative and curious Senior Packaging Developer who will use their trims and packaging knowledge, critical thinking, and collaborative skills to deliver creative branding and packaging solutions at scale, ensuring they meet aesthetic, quality, and performance standards. This positional requires a strong understanding of trims and packaging development as well as an understanding of the product creation process.

     

    + Bachelor's degree in Apparel, Textiles, or a related field or equivalent combination or education, experience or training.

    + Minimum 3+ years' relevant work experience in trims, material, packaging, and/or product development.

    + Proven track record in leading cross-functional teams and managing complex projects across multiple seasons, while displaying strong leadership, organizational and communication skills.

    + Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the capability to assess trims and packaging performance, identify areas for improvement and implement effective solutions.

    + Proven experience in developing and executing trims and packaging strategies, with an understanding of trims and packaging design, development, materials, sourcing, and functionality.

    + Demonstrated ability to drive innovation and stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies.

    + Digital literacy, including Microsoft office software, Adobe, Smartsheet, Miro, and Tableau is preferred.

     

    WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON

     

    You will partner with Product and Packaging Design teams, as well as with trims and packaging suppliers to define, develop, and deliver seasonal packaging structures with a focus on aesthetics, quality, and performance.

     

    + Partner with the Product, Brand, and Sourcing teams to define and develop seasonal branding (trims) & packaging solutions.

    + Collaborate with trims and packaging suppliers to develop and test different types of trims and packaging from inception to production to support Apparel product at retail. Examples of the types of packaging classifications you would be developing are product labeling, hangtags, information booklets, box structures, and stickers supporting different Apparel product classifications.

    + Identify and mitigate risks of trims and packaging failures through development to commercialization.

    + Create and maintain tools to effectively manage and communicate work effectively, including development trackers, item matrices and use guides.

    + Obsess storytelling and data quality and share the “why” behind the work.

    + Embrace ambiguity and simplify complexity.

     

    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 (https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/5153e46a93f4460db48eb9e611386685) .

     

    NIKE, Inc. is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, protected veteran status, or disability. NIKE is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call +1 503-671-4156 and let us know the nature of your request, your location and your contact information.