Senior Technical Designer, Global Apparel GSA

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

Job summary

Nike is seeking a Sr. Technical Designer to lead fit and construction from concept to production for Women's Golf and Tennis apparel. This role involves collaboration with multiple teams to ensure product integrity while managing timelines and specifications. The ideal candidate will have a background in apparel design, strong organizational skills, and experience in technical design processes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience in apparel technical design.
• Experience in pattern making, garment construction, and product specifications.
• Ability to manage multiple projects effectively.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate fit and construction from concept to commercialization.
• Create and revise Tech Packs and maintain development documentation.
• Monitor product testing processes to meet integrity requirements.

Skills

Problem Solving

Organization

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in apparel design or textile science

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

3D software (Clo/Browzwear)

MS Office programs

Job description

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

The Sr. Technical Designer coordinates the fit and construction from initial concept through to commercialization and production for assigned styles to lead to on time development and delivery according to critical dates, product specification, and sustainability, performance and profitability goals.

The Sr. Technical Designer will also create and revise Tech Packs for assigned styles and ensure all appropriate development documentation is maintained including product specs and prototype notes. In addition, the Sr. Technical Designer will execute fit and construction standards for a team or product group to ensure consistency. You will track and facilitate prototyping for styles; identify and address key issues and challenges in construction/manufacturing and plans accordingly to deliver proven and tested product. Additionally, you will monitor and communicate progress and challenges throughout the product testing process to meet product integrity requirements.

The Sr. Technical Designer keeps abreast of market trends, team goals, new technologies and consumer needs throughout the development process and engages appropriately to ensure projects are completed within corporate guidelines and goals for all facets of product creation.

WHAT WILL YOU WORK ON?

In this role you will also be responsible for the Technical Design of assigned styles product inWomen's Golf and Tennis. Working with Design, Product Management and Product Creation Center (Asia) on tailoring the product to the specific consumer needs.

WHO WILL YOU WORK WITH?

You will report to theSenior Manager, Technical Design.The Sr. Technical Designer will collaborate with Design, Product Management, PCC , materials and manufacturing to effectively execute on product development & fit goals deliverables.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING?

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education, experience or training in apparel design, textile science or related field.

• Minimum 3 years directly relevant work experience in apparel technical designwhich includes the apparel development process from inception through production.Must include: pattern making, grading, garment construction, materials, costing, manufacturing and quality.

• Experience running fit sessions and working on a live fit model

• Strong problem solving, organization and communication skills.

• Experience interpreting design intent and offering alternative solutions.

• Experience writing product specs and construction standards instructions.

• Experience working with factory vendors to ensure and improve manufacturability.

• Ability to manage multiple projects.

• Experience using Adobe Illustrator and 3D software (Clo/Browzwear) highly desired.

• Proficiency with MS Office programs.

• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time (domestic and international).

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees and job applicants. 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.