Senior Technical Designer, Jordan Apparel at Nike Inc. Beaverton

Senior Technical Designer, Jordan Apparel

Beaverton, OR

We are looking for a Senior Technical Designer to oversee fit and construction from concept to production for Jordan Brand styles, ensuring on-time delivery and meeting sustainability and performance goals.

• Coordinate fit and construction from initial concept through commercialisation and production.
• Create and revise Tech Packs, maintain development documentation (product specs, prototype notes).
• Implement fit and construction standards for a product group to ensure consistency.
• Track and facilitate prototyping, identify and resolve construction/manufacturing issues.
• Monitor and communicate progress and challenges throughout the product testing process to meet product integrity requirements.
• Stay abreast of market trends, new technologies and consumer needs to keep projects within corporate guidelines and goals.

Technical Design of assigned styles in Jordan Sport, working with Design, Product Management, and Product Creation Center (Asia) to tailor the product to specific consumer needs.

You will report to the Director of Technical Design, Jordan Apparel, and collaborate with Design, Product Management, PCC, materials, and manufacturing to execute product development & fit goals and deliverables.

• Bachelor's degree in apparel design, textile science or related field.
• Two years additional product creation experience may be considered as equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years technical design experience in the apparel industry, covering pattern making, grading, construction, materials, costing, manufacturing and quality.
• Strong problem solving, organisational and communication skills.
• Experience interpreting design intent and offering alternative solutions.
• Experience writing product specifications 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).

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive all other benefits of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

NIKE, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.