Lead Technical Developer R-60279

Nike; Beaverton (OR); Remote; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Technical Developer who will work on complex styles and technical design packages for their innovative product lines. This role involves collaborating with various teams to ensure design accuracy and quality, leading fit sessions, and mentoring other developers. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in apparel development, including proficiency in 3D modeling and technical sketching. This position offers the opportunity to work remotely from most U.S. locations, providing flexibility while contributing to cutting-edge apparel solutions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in technical apparel development.
• Strong knowledge of apparel fit and patterning tools.
• Experience in managing technical development trips.

Responsibilities

• Create and update technical design packages for production.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure design accuracy.
• Lead fit sessions and document issues for future reference.

Skills

Apparel Fit & Patterning tools including Optitex

Apparel Embellishment Techniques

Apparel Tech Pack building software including PCX

Apparel 3D modeling software such as CLO

Apparel Garment Construction

Apparel Product Development tools and processes such as PPS

Modification of technical apparel sketches using Adobe Illustrator

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or Fashion

Tools

Optitex

PCX

CLO

Adobe Illustrator

Job description

Lead Technical Developer - NIKE, Inc. - Beaverton, OR

Work on complex styles to create and update technical design packages, containing construction details, measurement specifications, and images for the factory to refer to during development and production, for NIKE’s Product Creation Center (PCC) and factory partners including measurements, construction sketches, and graphic placements. Conduct prototype review sessions and write comments using Digital 3D to initiate the style. Track and request prototypes for their styles, manage and meet their calendar target dates, attend meetings related to their product’s development, and communicate progress and challenges to your team as needed. Collaborate with other technical apparel counterparts and various product Integrity teams. Act as a technical resource, mentor other developers, keep ahead of market trends and new technologies. Attend meetings with Product Line Manager, Designer, and Material Team to review the design and identify potential risks before development. Review samples to ensure correct execution and make necessary specification changes. Lead and facilitate fit sessions with cross-functional teams, identify critical issues, suggest changes, and document fit issues with photos or sketches for future reference.

Telecommuting is available from anywhere in the U.S., except from AK, AL, AR, DE, HI, IA, ID, IN, KS, KY, LA, MT, ND, NE, NH, NM, NV, OH, OK, RI, SD, VT, WV, and WY.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Employer will accept a Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or Fashion with five (5) years of progressive, post-baccalaureate experience in the job offered or in a product-related occupation.

Experience Must Include:

• Apparel Fit & Patterning tools including Optitex
• Apparel Embellishment Techniques and Applications for problem solving on garments
• Apparel Tech Pack building software including PCX
• Apparel 3D modeling software such as CLO
• Apparel Garment Construction
• Apparel Product Development tools and processes such as PPS
• Management of on-site technical development trips to factory partners
• Modification and authorship of technical apparel sketches, illustrations, and drawings using Adobe Illustrator

OR Employer will accept no degree and seven (7) years of progressive experience in the job offered or in a product-related occupation, with experience including the above skills.

Application

Apply at www.Nike.com/Careers (Job# R-60279)

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