Lead Technical Designer, Global Apparel (Multiple Openings) Nike Est. $135,000 - $170,000 Beaverton, Oregon Technical Lead Beaverton, Oregon

SportsTechJobs; Beaverton (OR); On-site; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Nike Beaverton is seeking a Lead Technical Designer for Global Apparel to drive technical design across either Sportswear or Basketball lines. You will translate creative vision into technically sound, manufacturable products and lead documentation from concept through final production.

The role requires deep expertise in fit, patternmaking, grading, construction and manufacturing methods, with proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and office software. Travel up to 10% is possible.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in apparel design, textile science or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant apparel technical design experience.
• Advanced expertise in fit, patternmaking, grading, construction and manufacturing methods.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical design and execution of complex men’s and/or women’s Nike apparel.
• Create and maintain technical documentation including product specifications and prototype notes.
• Establish fit and construction standards to improve quality and manufacturability.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to translate design intent into manufacturable products.

Skills

Apparel fit

Patternmaking

Grading

Construction

Manufacturing methods

Adobe Illustrator

Microsoft Office

Optitex

CLO/Browzwear

Education

Bachelor’s degree in apparel design / textile science

Tools

Optitex

CLO/Browzwear

Job description

# Nike is hiring a Lead Technical Designer, Global Apparel (Multiple Openings)## Get the latest jobs to your inbox!1. Home2. /3. Jobs at Nike4. /5. Lead Technical Designer, Global Apparel (Multiple Openings)Beaverton, OregonPosted 3 days ago34 views### Job Description### WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH The* Lead Technical* Designer works across either Sportswear or Basketball partnering closely with* Design, Product* Management, Product Creation Centers, Materials, Manufacturing, and other cross-functional teams to deliver product against fit, quality, performance, manufacturability, and commercialization goals. WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR Nike is looking for an experienced Technical* Designer who can turn creative vision into exceptional, commercially viable apparel. This candidate brings deep expertise in fit, patternmaking, grading, construction and manufacturing methods, along with the judgment to solve complex product challenges from concept through commercialization.* Bachelor’s degree in apparel design, textile science or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training Minimum 8 years of relevant apparel technical design or product creation experience Advanced expertise in apparel fit, patternmaking, grading, construction, specifications and manufacturing methods Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Microsoft Office; experience with Optitex and 3D apparel development platforms such as CLO or Browzwear strongly preferred Ability to travel up to 10% domestically and internationally WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON You’ll lead the technical design and execution of complex men’s and/or women’s Nike either Sportswear or Basketball apparel, translating consumer insight and design intent into technically sound, manufacturable products.* Create and maintain technical documentation for complex apparel, including product specifications, patterns and prototype notes Establish fit and construction standards that improve consistency, product quality and manufacturability* Lead prototyping, identify development risks and solve technical and manufacturing challenges while protecting product integrity Partner closely with* Design, Product* Management and Product Creation Centers to translate creative intent and consumer insights into commercial product* Collaborate with Materials, Manufacturing, factory vendors and other cross-functional partners to improve product quality, construction and manufacturability Apply consumer, market, technology and business insights to influence product decisions, drive continuous improvement and elevate technical capability across the team 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. At NIKE, Inc. we promise to provide a premium, inclusive, compelling and authentic candidate experience.* Delivering on this promise means we allow you to be at your best — and to do that, you need to understand how the hiring process works. Transparency is key.