Senior Technical Designer, Kids Apparel

Nike, Inc.•Beaverton, OR

34d

About The Position

The Senior Technical Designer will collaborate with Design, Product Management, Product Creation Centers, Materials and Manufacturing to effectively execute on product development & fit goals deliverables. 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 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 Senior 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. In this role you will also be responsible for the Technical Design of assigned styles product in Global Apparel. Working with Design, Product Management and Product Creation Center (Asia) on tailoring the product to the specific consumer needs. 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.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Apparel Design, Textile Science, or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience, and training
A minimum of 5 years directly relevant work experience
Additional experience working in the 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.
Ability to travel up to 10% of the time (domestic and international).

Nice To Haves

Experience using Adobe Illustrator, CAD Pattern Design software (Optitex) and 3D software (Clo/Browzwear) highly desired.
Proficiency with MS Office programs.

Responsibilities

Technical Design of assigned styles product in Global Apparel
Working with Design, Product Management and Product Creation Center (Asia) on tailoring the product to the specific consumer needs
Coordinates the fit and construction from initial concept through to commercialization and production for assigned styles
Create and revise Tech Packs for assigned styles
Ensure all appropriate development documentation is maintained including product specs and prototype notes
Execute fit and construction standards for a team or product group to ensure consistency
Track and facilitate prototyping for styles
Identify and address key issues and challenges in construction/manufacturing
Monitor and communicate progress and challenges throughout the product testing process to meet product integrity requirements
Keeps abreast of market trends, team goals, new technologies and consumer needs throughout the development process