Senior Technical Designer, Global Apparel

WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

You will report to the Technical Design Manager, Nike Basketball

The Sr. Technical Designer will collaborate with Design, Product Management, PCC, materials and manufacturing to effectively execute on product development & fit goals deliverables.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

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.

Our ideal candidate is an active listener, able to communicate effectively in varied settings and able to influence the team when needed, while demonstrating credibility and reliability. We are looking for someone who is optimistic, self-aware, embraces change, holds their decisions and actions accountable, will actively seek feedback to grow and develop, values and respects the opinions of their teammates and embraces the diversity of people, ideas and cultures.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING

• Bachelor's degree in apparel design, textile science or a related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience, and training
• Minimum 5 years technical design experience in 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 working with material and graphic techniques, specifically dye & wash and material/garment embellishments, is highly preferred
• 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 10% of the time (domestic and international).

WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON

In this role you will be the responsible Sr. Technical Designer for promo and retail WNBA Apparel. Working with Design, Product Management and Product Creation Center (Asia) on tailoring this exciting product to the specific athlete and consumer needs.

• Create and revise tech packs for our Product Creation Center and factory partners
• Leverage existing chassis development and ensure construction excellence for all WNBA apparel across all teams
• Track and facilitate physical and digital prototyping for styles
• Facilitate fit sessions and write comments
• Identify and address key issues and challenges in construction/manufacturing
• Manage the development of multiple fabric techniques (dye & wash, sublimation, embellishments) with a close material developer partnership
• Monitor and communicate progress and challenges throughout the product testing process to meet product integrity requirements.

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.