Senior Technical Designer – Apparel Fit & Production

Nike Inc; Beaverton (OR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Nike Inc. is seeking an experienced Lead Technical Designer to translate creative vision into technically sound apparel for Nike Sportswear or Basketball lines.

You will own fit, construction and technical execution from concept through commercialization, ensuring quality, performance and manufacturability. The role requires deep expertise in patternmaking, grading and manufacturing methods, with strong communication to influence cross-functional teams and ensure on-time delivery of complex

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in apparel design, textile science or related field.
• 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

Responsibilities

• Own fit, construction and technical execution from concept through commercialization, delivering against key dates, quality, performance, sustainability and profitability goals.
• 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

Skills

Apparel fit expertise

Patternmaking

Grading

Construction

Manufacturing methods

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in apparel design or textile science

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Optitex

CLO

Browzwear

Job description

Nike Inc. is seeking an experienced Lead Technical Designer to translate creative vision into technically sound apparel for Nike Sportswear or Basketball lines.

You will own fit, construction and technical execution from concept through commercialization, ensuring quality, performance and manufacturability. The role requires deep expertise in patternmaking, grading and manufacturing methods, with strong communication to influence cross-functional teams and ensure on-time delivery of complex