Julian Wain
Portland,OR
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive experience at Nike Inc. in apparel and footwear materials development. Expert in textile sourcing and graphics screen printing, successfully collaborating across diverse teams to launch innovative products. Proven track record in developing industry-leading materials and managing complex project timelines, showcasing strong leadership and creative problem-solving skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Jordan Brand Footwear Materials Developer II- W'S/NRG/AJ1
Nike Inc
Beaverton, Oregon
01.2022 - Current
- Partnered with Design, Tech Development, and Engineering to bring consumer-right models to market while maintaining clear deliverables, achieved within development timelines for multiple calendar tracks
- Worked with diverse minds and work styles to ensure cross-functional collaboration, while valuing each team member's individual contribution and input
- Worked across an international vendor base to develop industry-leading leathers, textiles, synthetics, and accessories/shoelry
- Worked directly with external collaboration partners to develop materials and models on shortened timelines
Global Apparel Textile Developer II
Nike Inc
Beaverton, OR
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Partnered with Design and Technical Development to create, develop and commercialize buy ready apparel materials for successful seasonal product launch
- Partnered with an international source base of textile vendors to create world-class materials for base-layer, performance, and lifestyle apparel
- Developed, tested and approved all-over-printed textiles for ACG, M's & W's Training, Running and NSW
Technical Developer II
Nike Inc
Portland, United States
06.2017 - 01.2021
- Partnered with Design to develop Nike Graphic Tees across an international source base
- Developed printed, rolled goods for all-over-print garments.
- Partnered with Nike and its Licensed Leagues to develop NFL, NCAA and NBA graphic tees
- Managed buy ready calendar across multiple AKE and close to market calendars
Education
Graphic Design/Screen Printing Technologies -
Pasadena City College
Pasadena, CA01.2003
Skills
- Apparel and Footwear Materials Development
- Textile sourcing and development
- Graphics Screen printing
- Leather expertise
- Textile sourcing
- Vendor management
Leadership Projects
- Leading materials development and execution with external partner Levi's for SP26 product launch
- Winter Hours project as the materials expert for a revamp of 'NIKE FREE' through a W's specific lens; creating an apparel and footwear capsule including 3 new footwear models
- Bowerman Footwear Lab CLAY FORCE 1 project - Lead a team of volunteers to create a community outreach program for all ages and experiences to better understand how footwear is manufactured
Timeline
Jordan Brand Footwear Materials Developer II- W'S/NRG/AJ1
Nike Inc
01.2022 - Current
Global Apparel Textile Developer II
Nike Inc
01.2019 - 01.2022
Technical Developer II
Nike Inc
06.2017 - 01.2021
Graphic Design/Screen Printing Technologies -
Pasadena City College
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