Senior Technical Design, Global Tennis Apparel

Nike • Beaverton, OR

13d

About The Position

The Senior Technical Designer leads technical design for men’s tennis performance and lifestyle apparel, shaping fit and construction from initial concept through commercialization and production. The role balances athlete and consumer needs with product integrity, sustainability, performance, profitability, and calendar requirements to deliver consistent, manufacturing-ready product.

The designer partners across Design, Product Management, Materials, Trims, Sourcing, product creation teams, and factories to translate creative vision into technically sound apparel. The work includes coordinating fit and construction, developing precise specifications and construction standards, resolving development and manufacturing challenges, and supporting product testing and quality. The position requires managing multiple projects against tight, calendar-driven timelines and maintaining the original creative intent while recommending technically grounded solutions.

Requirements

• Minimum five years of technical design experience in the apparel industry, spanning product inception through production.
• A minimum of 3 years of directly relevant work experience.
• Experience creating garments for retail and fitting products to specification.
• Experience writing product specifications and construction standards and working with factory partners to improve manufacturability.
• Bachelor’s degree in apparel design, textile science, or a related field; any suitable combination of education, experience, and training will be accepted.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 10% of the time.
• Strong organization and communication skills, and ability to manage multiple projects against tight, calendar-driven timelines.

Nice To Haves

• Experience across both menswear and womenswear.
• Experience with Adobe Illustrator, Optitex computer-aided pattern design, and CLO or Browzwear three-dimensional design software.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate fit and construction for assigned styles from concept through commercialization and production, delivering against critical dates and product specifications.
• Create and revise technical packages, product specifications, prototype notes, and development documentation.
• Execute fit and construction standards across promotional and inline styles to drive consistency.
• Track prototypes, identify construction and manufacturing challenges, and develop solutions that lead to proven, tested product.
• Partner with Design, Product Management, Materials, Trims, Sourcing, product creation teams, and factories to tailor products to athlete and consumer needs.
• Monitor product testing, communicate progress and risks, and help ensure product integrity requirements are met.
• Stay connected to market trends, team goals, emerging technologies, and athlete and consumer insights throughout the development process.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior