Senior Technical Designer, NikeSKIMS

Nike • Beaverton, OR

77d

About The Position

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. The Sr. 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in apparel design, textile science or related field.
• Minimum 5 years technical design experience in the apparel industry.
• 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 Pattern Design software (Optitex) and 3D software (Clo/Browzwear) highly desired.
• Proficiency with MS Office programs.
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time (domestic and international).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the fit and construction from initial concept through to commercialization and production for assigned styles.
• Create and revise Tech Packs for assigned styles.
• Maintain all appropriate development documentation including product specs and prototype notes.
• Execute fit and construction standards for a team or product group.
• 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.
• Keep abreast of market trends, team goals, new technologies and consumer needs.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Leather and Allied Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees