Senior Technical Designer, Global Sportswear Apparel

WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH The Senior Technical Designer partners closely with Design, Product Management, Product Creation Centers (PCC), Materials, Manufacturing, and other cross-functional teams to deliver Nike Sportswear apparel against development, fit, and quality deliverables.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR Nike is looking for a Senior Technical Designer who brings strong apparel technical design and product creation expertise, paired with sharp problem-solving, organization, and communication skills.

This person knows how to translate design intent into exceptional, commercially viable apparel through fit, construction, quality, performance, and sustainability while achieving profitability goals. They can create clear product specifications and construction instructions, offer alternative technical solutions, and collaborate effectively across the cross-functional team.

They are comfortable managing multiple projects and priorities and stay current on market trends, new technologies, consumer needs, and team goals. A minimum of 3 years directly relevant work experience. Bachelor's degree in apparel design, textile science or related field.

Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training. Minimum 5 years of relevant apparel technical design or product creation experience. Experience in apparel fit, pattern-making, 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.

WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON You’ll execute assigned Nike Sportswear apparel across men’s and/or women’s product, translating consumer insights and design intent into commercial product. In close partnership with cross-functional teams, you’ll drive fit, construction, quality, manufacturability, and product integrity throughout development.

Coordinate fit, constru