Senior Technical Developer, Global Apparel Graphics - PCC

Nike • Beaverton, OR

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About The Position

The Senior Technical Developer works on the Graphics Product Creation Center (PCC) Apparel Development team, reporting to the Manager of Development and partnering with Design, Product Management, Materials, Color, Quality, and Manufacturing. The role translates design intent into scalable, production-ready apparel while protecting distinctive details and ensuring quality, consistency, and manufacturability.

The developer owns technical execution of an assigned Apparel category from concept through production readiness. This includes connecting product requirements, development decisions, and production needs, and helping teams make effective decisions across concept, fit, materials, graphics, and manufacturing. The position calls for technical expertise in apparel screen-printing and graphic embellishment, creative judgment, clear communication, adaptability, and a commitment to collaboration and inclusion. Travel of up to 10% may be required.

Requirements

• A minimum of 3 years of directly relevant work experience.
• A bachelor's degree in apparel design, textile science, or a related field; an equivalent combination of education, experience, or training is accepted.
• 5 years of technical development and/or design experience in the apparel industry.
• Deep expertise in apparel screen-printing and graphic embellishment techniques.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator.
• Ability to travel up to 10%.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with CAD pattern design software such as Optitex.
• Experience with 3D apparel tools such as CLO or Browzwear.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned styles for the Apparel Graphics PCC Development team from concept through production readiness, coordinating decisions, dependencies, and deliverables across the Product Creation Center.
• Create and maintain accurate, factory-ready tech packs, including measurements, construction sketches, graphic placements, and execution details.
• Request, track, and review physical and digital prototypes; provide actionable feedback and lead focused prototype review sessions that drive decisions and next steps.
• Build clear product specifications and construction standards that strengthen manufacturability, quality, and production consistency.
• Navigate development gates, calendars, and key milestones; anticipate risks and drive solutions to keep products on track for production readiness.
• Communicate progress, trade-offs, risks, and solutions clearly across a fast-paced, collaborative cross-functional team.
• Protect design intent while solving for quality, manufacturability, speed, and consistency.

What This Job Offers

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