Senior Technical Designer, Nike Sports Apparel
Nike
WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH In this role you will report to the Senior Manager, Apparel Technical Designer. This Senior Technical Designer will collaborate with Design, Product Management, and Development, materials and manufacturing to effectively execute on product development & fit goals deliverables.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR The Senior 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 Senior Technical Designer will also create and revise Patterns in Optitex, Tech Packs for assigned styles and ensure all appropriate Technical documentation is maintained including product specs and prototype notes. In addition, the Senior 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. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education, experience or training A minimum of 3 years directly relevant work experience Bachelor's degree in apparel design, textile science or related field.
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.
Ability to manage multiple projects. Experience using Adobe Illustrator, CAD Pa