Senior Manager, Apparel Technical Design & Development

Nike Inc; Beaverton, Northern (OR, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Nike Inc. is seeking a Senior Manager, Apparel Technical Design to lead and guide a team through end-to-end product development. This role combines people leadership with hands-on technical ownership to drive excellence in apparel creation from concept through commercialization.

The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in apparel development, strong leadership, and a collaborative mindset to influence across functions and global teams in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in apparel design, pattern making, textile science or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of directly relevant work experience.
• 3+ years of people leadership experience.
• Deep knowledge of the apparel development process including pattern making, grading, garment construction, costing, manufacturing, materials, print applications, embroidery, and production machinery.
• Proven ability to lead teams and drive initiatives with strong leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of technical development strategies and champion best practices across functions.
• Mentor and guide a team of Technical Designers, ensuring technical integrity and on-time delivery.
• Oversee development calendars, milestones, and risk mitigation for commercial product collections.
• Balance short-term deliverables with long-term strategic priorities and collaborate with domestic and international partners.

Skills

Apparel leadership

Apparel technical design

Cross-functional collaboration

Product development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Apparel Design/Pattern Making/Textile Science

Tools

CLO

Browzwear

Lotta

Job description

Nike Inc. is seeking a Senior Manager, Apparel Technical Design to lead and guide a team through end-to-end product development. This role combines people leadership with hands-on technical ownership to drive excellence in apparel creation from concept through commercialization.

The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in apparel development, strong leadership, and a collaborative mindset to influence across functions and global teams in a fast-paced environment.