Inc. Apparel Development, Technical Design, Undergraduate Internship

Global Sports Jobs Limited; Pahokee (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

NIKE, Inc. in Beaverton, OR seeks a Technical Design Intern to support the fit and construction of styles from concept to production.

You will help ensure on-time delivery and adherence to product specs, sustainability, and profitability goals, while contributing to development documentation and proto tracking. You will create and revise Tech Packs, coordinate documentation, and help execute standards to deliver proven products, with opportunities to grow in a high-performance apparel

Qualifications

• Registered in a program for Apparel Design, Pattern Making, Textile Science or related field with a future graduation window.
• Portfolio showcasing relevant work is required.
• Understanding of pattern making, grading, construction, costing, manufacturing, embroidery and materials.
• Ability to work independently with minimal guidance.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to write product specs and advanced construction instructions.

Responsibilities

• Assist the team in the fit and construction of assigned styles from initial concept through to commercialization and production.
• Support on-time delivery and development according to critical dates, product specification, sustainability, performance, and profitability goals.
• Assist in the creation and revision of the Tech Pack for assigned styles.
• Ensure all development documentation is maintained, including product specs and prototype notes.
• Assist in the execution of fit and construction standards for a category or product group to ensure consistency.
• Track and facilitate prototyping for styles.
• Identify and address key issues and challenges in construction/manufacturing and plan accordingly to deliver proven and tested product.

Skills

Strong verbal and writtenCommunication

Independent work capability

Portfolio presentation

Product specs drafting

Education

Apparel Design / Pattern Making / Textile Science related program

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Optitex

Browzwear

CLO3D

Job description

About the Role

The Technical Design Intern will be assigned to a Category or Division and work under the direction of a Senior Technical Developer or Manager. The intern will assist the team in the fit and construction of assigned styles from initial concept through to commercialization and production, ensuring on-time delivery and development according to critical dates, product specification, sustainability, performance, and profitability goals. The role involves creating and revising Tech Packs, maintaining development documentation, executing fit and construction standards, and tracking prototyping to deliver proven and tested product.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the team in the fit and construction of assigned styles from initial concept through to commercialization and production.
• Support on-time delivery and development according to critical dates, product specification, sustainability, performance, and profitability goals.
• Assist in the creation and revision of the Tech Pack for assigned styles.
• Ensure all appropriate development documentation is maintained, including product specs and prototype notes.
• Assist in the execution of fit and construction standards for a category or product group to ensure consistency.
• Track and facilitate prototyping for styles.
• Identify and address key issues and challenges in construction/manufacturing and plan accordingly to deliver proven and tested product.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Registered in a program or college for Apparel Design, Pattern Making, Textile Science or a related field, with a graduation date between December 2027 and Spring/Summer 2028.
• Ability to present a portfolio showcasing relevant work.
• Basic knowledge of the development process from inception through production, including but not limited to pattern making, grading, construction, costing, manufacturing, embroidery, materials, and machinery.
• Ability to work independently, with guidance in only the most complex situations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to write product specs and advanced construction instructions.

Preferred Skills

• Ability to use Adobe Illustrator and exposure to Apparel CAD Pattern Design software (Optitex/Browzwear/CLO3D) is highly desired.

Workplace

In-person at the NIKE, Inc. Philip H. Knight Campus in Beaverton, OR.

Salary

Paid internship

Benefits & Perks

• Relocation assistance