Nike Senior Technical Designer Global Apparel 

United States, Oregon, Beaverton 

219336192

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.

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

You will report to the Technical Design Manager.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING?

• Bachelor's degree in apparel design, textile science or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training
• Two years additional product creation experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
• Minimum 5 years technical design experience in the apparel industry, which includes the apparel development process from inception through production including pattern making, grading, construction, materials, costing, manufacturing and quality.
• 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.
• Experience working with Plus Size Women’s Apparel desired but not required.
• Ability to manage multiple projects.
• Experience using Adobe Illustrator, CAD Pattern Design software (Optitex) and 3D software (Clo/Browzwear) highly desired.
• Proficiency with MS Office programs.
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time (domestic and international).