Senior Technical Designer, Global Football Apparel - Chassis

Nike; Oregon, Beaverton (IL, OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nike seeks a Sr. Technical Designer to join the Global Football Chassis team. This role involves overseeing fit and construction for athletic apparel, collaborating with various teams to innovate and enhance product quality. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in technical design and excellent problem-solving skills, alongside proficiency in relevant software. Join us to push boundaries and foster creativity in sports apparel development.

Benefits

Accommodations for interview process

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience in apparel development from inception to production.

Responsibilities

• Oversee fit and construction from concept to production.
• Create and revise Tech Packs, maintaining development documentation.
• Lead fit sessions with presentation skills.

Skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Preferred degree in technical design

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

CAD software (Optitex)

3D software (Clo/Browzwear)

MS Office

Job description

WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

The Global Football Chassis team develops seasonal silhouettes adopted by our licensed partners for global performance. The Sr. Technical Designer collaborates with Design, Product Management, Product Creation Center (Asia), materials, and manufacturing to execute product development & fit goals.

You will report to the Senior Manager of the Global Football Chassis Team.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

NIKE, Inc. is more than just outfitting world-class athletes. It’s a place to explore potential, push boundaries, and foster creativity. We seek individuals who grow, think, dream, and create, embracing diversity and rewarding imagination. We look for achievers, leaders, and visionaries who bring passion and skills to our evolving game.

The Sr. Technical Designer should be an expert in construction and fit standards, a creative problem solver, and a forward thinker. Candidates should be self-aware, adaptable, effective communicators, accountable, respectful of team opinions, and appreciative of diverse ideas and cultures.

The role involves staying updated on market trends, team objectives, new technologies, and consumer needs throughout development to ensure projects align with corporate guidelines and goals.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent (education, experience, or training)
• At least 3 years of relevant work experience
• Preferred degree in technical design, textile science, or related field; two additional years of product creation experience may substitute for a degree
• Experience in apparel development from inception to production, including pattern making, grading, construction, materials, costing, manufacturing, and quality
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills
• Experience interpreting design intent and providing alternative solutions
• Experience writing product specs and construction standards
• Experience working with factories to enhance manufacturability
• Ability to manage multiple projects
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, CAD software (Optitex), and 3D software (Clo/Browzwear) preferred
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Willingness to travel up to 10% domestically and internationally

WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON

You will oversee fit and construction from concept to production for styles on the Global Football Chassis team, covering Men/Women/Youth. Collaborating with Design, Product Management, Material Development, and the PCC, you will tailor products to athlete needs. Responsibilities include:

• Creating and revising Tech Packs, maintaining development documentation
• Ensuring consistency in fit and construction standards
• Facilitating prototyping to meet development timelines and goals
• Addressing construction/manufacturing challenges to deliver tested products
• Monitoring progress and communicating during product testing
• Leading fit sessions, both in-house and on-site, with presentation skills
• Innovating sport apparel to enhance performance and quality
• Collaborating with design, athlete feedback, and the Apparel Weartest Team

We provide accommodations for the interview process, including screen readers, sign language interpreters, accessible locations, closed captioning, and other modifications. If you need assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please complete the Candidate Accommodation Request Form.