Fashion & Apparel F-1 STEM OPT Sponsorship Jobs in Oregon
Oregon's fashion and apparel sector spans Nike's global headquarters in Beaverton, Columbia Sportswear's Portland campus, and a growing cluster of sustainable and outdoor apparel brands. F-1 students on STEM OPT can find sponsorship opportunities in product development, supply chain analytics, and apparel technology roles across the Portland metro area.
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Full Time
Career area
Product Creation, Development & Management
Location
1 Bowerman Drive, Beaverton, Oregon 97005, United States
Job ID
R-83007
Become a Part of the NIKE, Inc. Team
NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world’s best athletes. It’s a place where passionate individuals come together to create the future of sport. We are unapologetic about who we are and what we’re after—bringing innovation and inspiration to every athlete* in the world. We look for athletes who can push boundaries, elevate our potential and continue leading us to greatness. The next tastemakers, playmakers, risk takers and glue players. Are you game?
WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH
Our Lead Materials Innovator sits within Nike Footwear Innovation, partnering with cross‑functional leaders across Product Development, Digital Innovation, Engineering, Manufacturing, Design, IP, and Legal. The team connects deep materials expertise with future‑focused product creation, collaborating closely with global testing, chemical engineering, and external supplier partners. This role reports to the Footwear Materials Director and has no direct reports.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
You are a curious, driven materials expert who thrives at the intersection of science, creativity, and product. They bring a strong foundation in polymers and soft materials, paired with the ability to turn insight into action. This person is comfortable navigating ambiguity, leading technical problem‑solving, and shaping new material concepts from early research through application. They communicate with clarity and influence, translating complex material behavior into decisions that move teams forward. A collaborative mindset is essential, as the role works closely with internal partners and external suppliers to define standards, protect innovation, and unlock new capabilities for the future of footwear.
What you bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Engineering, or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training
- Minimum 3-5 years relevant work experience preferred (academic or industrial)
- Ability to ideate and create innovative engineering concepts in an R&D environment
- Knowledge of applicable test methods, structure property relationships, and polymer / formulated goods manufacturing processes, a plus
- Experience with consumer product development, with footwear products preferred
- Knowledge of sustainability best practices including lifecycle assessments, a plus
- Experience working and communicating directly with internal and external (e.g., commercial raw material suppliers, engineering consulting firms, equipment manufacturers, etc.) partners
- Strong communication and presentation skills for a wide and diverse audience
- Self-motivated, able to execute in an ambiguous environment, and drive projects forward in pursuit of data driven decision making
- Ability to work with moderate guidance and effectively keep senior management informed of both progress and challenges
- Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills
- Passion for Nike brand and innovation
- Must be on site at the Nike headquarters in Beaverton, Oregon
- Ability to travel approximately 5% of the time
WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON
You’ll be working on a range of projects from generating ideas to solving complex material, process and application problems to enable new products for the future of footwear. You will continually research and analyze new material technology opportunities in the marketplace, while leveraging existing tools to facilitate data informed decisions. From collaborating with other technical experts, participating in ideation sessions, material testing and evaluations, working with suppliers and manufacturing partners to material research, the daily responsibilities of this role are wide ranging, challenging, and rewarding.
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.
NIKE, Inc. is a growth company that looks for team members to grow with it. Nike offers a generous total rewards package, casual work environment, a diverse and inclusive culture, and an electric atmosphere for professional development. No matter the location, or the role, every Nike employee shares one galvanizing mission: To bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete* in the world.
NIKE, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.
What You Can Expect
OUR HIRING GAME PLAN
01 Apply
Our teams are made up of diverse skillsets, knowledge bases, inputs, ideas and backgrounds. We want you to find your fit – review job descriptions, departments and teams to discover the role for you.
02 Meet a Recruiter or Take an Assessment
If selected for a corporate role, a recruiter will reach out to start your interview process and be your main contact throughout the process. For retail roles, you’ll complete an interactive assessment that includes a chat and quizzes and takes about 10-20 minutes to complete. No matter the role, we want to learn about you – the whole you – so don’t shy away from how you approach world-class service and what makes you unique.
03 Interview
Go into this stage confident by doing your research, understanding what we are looking for and being prepared for questions that are set up to learn more about you, and your background.
Position Type
Full Time
Career area
Product Creation, Development & Management
Location
1 Bowerman Drive, Beaverton, Oregon 97005, United States
Job ID
R-83007
Become a Part of the NIKE, Inc. Team
NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world’s best athletes. It’s a place where passionate individuals come together to create the future of sport. We are unapologetic about who we are and what we’re after—bringing innovation and inspiration to every athlete* in the world. We look for athletes who can push boundaries, elevate our potential and continue leading us to greatness. The next tastemakers, playmakers, risk takers and glue players. Are you game?
WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH
Our Lead Materials Innovator sits within Nike Footwear Innovation, partnering with cross‑functional leaders across Product Development, Digital Innovation, Engineering, Manufacturing, Design, IP, and Legal. The team connects deep materials expertise with future‑focused product creation, collaborating closely with global testing, chemical engineering, and external supplier partners. This role reports to the Footwear Materials Director and has no direct reports.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
You are a curious, driven materials expert who thrives at the intersection of science, creativity, and product. They bring a strong foundation in polymers and soft materials, paired with the ability to turn insight into action. This person is comfortable navigating ambiguity, leading technical problem‑solving, and shaping new material concepts from early research through application. They communicate with clarity and influence, translating complex material behavior into decisions that move teams forward. A collaborative mindset is essential, as the role works closely with internal partners and external suppliers to define standards, protect innovation, and unlock new capabilities for the future of footwear.
What you bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Engineering, or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training
- Minimum 3-5 years relevant work experience preferred (academic or industrial)
- Ability to ideate and create innovative engineering concepts in an R&D environment
- Knowledge of applicable test methods, structure property relationships, and polymer / formulated goods manufacturing processes, a plus
- Experience with consumer product development, with footwear products preferred
- Knowledge of sustainability best practices including lifecycle assessments, a plus
- Experience working and communicating directly with internal and external (e.g., commercial raw material suppliers, engineering consulting firms, equipment manufacturers, etc.) partners
- Strong communication and presentation skills for a wide and diverse audience
- Self-motivated, able to execute in an ambiguous environment, and drive projects forward in pursuit of data driven decision making
- Ability to work with moderate guidance and effectively keep senior management informed of both progress and challenges
- Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills
- Passion for Nike brand and innovation
- Must be on site at the Nike headquarters in Beaverton, Oregon
- Ability to travel approximately 5% of the time
WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON
You’ll be working on a range of projects from generating ideas to solving complex material, process and application problems to enable new products for the future of footwear. You will continually research and analyze new material technology opportunities in the marketplace, while leveraging existing tools to facilitate data informed decisions. From collaborating with other technical experts, participating in ideation sessions, material testing and evaluations, working with suppliers and manufacturing partners to material research, the daily responsibilities of this role are wide ranging, challenging, and rewarding.
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.
NIKE, Inc. is a growth company that looks for team members to grow with it. Nike offers a generous total rewards package, casual work environment, a diverse and inclusive culture, and an electric atmosphere for professional development. No matter the location, or the role, every Nike employee shares one galvanizing mission: To bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete* in the world.
NIKE, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.
What You Can Expect
OUR HIRING GAME PLAN
01 Apply
Our teams are made up of diverse skillsets, knowledge bases, inputs, ideas and backgrounds. We want you to find your fit – review job descriptions, departments and teams to discover the role for you.
02 Meet a Recruiter or Take an Assessment
If selected for a corporate role, a recruiter will reach out to start your interview process and be your main contact throughout the process. For retail roles, you’ll complete an interactive assessment that includes a chat and quizzes and takes about 10-20 minutes to complete. No matter the role, we want to learn about you – the whole you – so don’t shy away from how you approach world-class service and what makes you unique.
03 Interview
Go into this stage confident by doing your research, understanding what we are looking for and being prepared for questions that are set up to learn more about you, and your background.
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Which fashion and apparel companies in Oregon sponsor F-1 STEM OPT visas?
Oregon is home to several major apparel employers with documented STEM OPT sponsorship activity. Nike, headquartered in Beaverton, regularly hires for data science, materials engineering, and digital product roles that qualify under STEM OPT. Columbia Sportswear in Portland sponsors roles in supply chain technology and product innovation. Smaller outdoor and sustainable apparel brands concentrated in the Portland area also participate, though sponsorship rates vary by company size and role type.
Which cities in Oregon have the most fashion and apparel F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs?
Portland and the surrounding metro area, including Beaverton and Lake Oswego, account for the overwhelming majority of fashion and apparel STEM OPT opportunities in Oregon. Nike's world headquarters in Beaverton alone drives significant demand for STEM-eligible roles. Portland's concentration of outdoor, athletic, and sustainable apparel brands creates a secondary cluster. Eugene has a smaller but present apparel manufacturing base, though corporate STEM roles there are limited compared to the Portland metro.
What types of fashion and apparel roles typically qualify for F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship?
STEM OPT eligibility requires the role to align with a qualifying STEM degree classification. In fashion and apparel, positions that commonly qualify include product data analyst, materials science engineer, supply chain technology specialist, apparel CAD or product lifecycle management (PLM) engineer, and computational textile researcher. Roles in merchandising, buying, or brand marketing generally do not qualify unless they carry a strong data science or engineering component traceable to a STEM degree field.
How do I find fashion and apparel F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs in Oregon?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically by visa type and industry, making it straightforward to search for fashion and apparel positions in Oregon that are open to F-1 STEM OPT candidates. Because STEM OPT eligibility depends on both your degree classification and the role's SOC code, Migrate Mate surfaces employers with verified sponsorship history in the apparel sector, helping you focus on companies in the Portland and Beaverton area that have actively hired STEM OPT workers rather than applying broadly.
Are there any Oregon-specific considerations for F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship in fashion and apparel?
Oregon's apparel industry skews heavily toward outdoor, athletic, and sustainable brands, which tend to have stronger engineering and data functions than traditional fashion houses. This means STEM OPT candidates with degrees in materials science, industrial engineering, or data analytics may find better alignment here than candidates from design-focused programs. Oregon employers are also required to be E-Verify participants to hire STEM OPT workers, which most major apparel companies in the state already satisfy. Your university's DSO must authorize the STEM OPT extension before you begin working in any new role.