Senior Technical Designer

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NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world's best athletes. It is a place to explore potential, obliterate boundaries and push out the edges of what can be. The company looks for people who can grow, think, dream and create. Its culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding imagination. The brand seeks achievers, leaders and visionaries. At NIKE, Inc. it's about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.

NIKE, Inc. designs the future. At NIKE, Inc. designers chase their curiosities and build what's next, shaping the culture and advancing human potential. The Design teams include artists, inventors and specialists, all with different focuses, including color and material experts, and apparel, footwear and graphic designers. Nike designers look to the future, aggressively pursuing materials, ideas and forms that further elevate the athlete experience, raise the bar for modern style and reduce environmental impact.

NIKE, Inc., Beaverton, Oregon. Utilize advanced technical knowledge related to product fit, patternmaking and construction to design exceptional performance apparel. Interact with Nike's top athletes, creating product that will be visible on a global stage. Understand the full scope of product creation from design concept to production, driving discussions to meet on time delivery dates, leading the team with technical recommendations that serve athletes and consumers and communicating issues or offering solutions in a fast paced environment. Build new patterns, alter or modify existing block patterns, create and update Tech Packs for our PCC (Product Creation Center) and factory partners including measurements, construction sketches, pattern correction images and proto comments. Lead fit sessions, track and request prototypes for your styles, manage and meet your calendar target dates, attend meetings that relate to product's development and communicate progress and challenges to the team. Collaborate with Product Design, Graphic Design, Product Management, Apparel Wear Testing (AWT), Product Creation Centers (PCC), factories, material and trim partners in order to tailor the product to the specific athlete and consumer needs. Utilize knowledge of the apparel development process from inception through production, including pattern making, grading, construction, costing, manufacturing, print techniques, embroidery, materials and machinery. Write product specs and advanced construction instructions along with interpreting design intent and offering alternative solutions. Act as a technical resource, mentor others and lead initiatives through high energy and positive influence.

Applicant must have a Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design or Fashion Marketing and five (5) years of progressive post-baccalaureate experience in the job offered or a fashion-related occupation. Experience must include:

• Patternmaking
• Tech Pack Creation
• CLO 3D Software
• FlexPLM like PCX Database
• Garment Construction
• Quality Evaluation

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NIKE, Inc. is a growth company that looks for team members to grow with it. Nike offers a generous total rewards package, casual work environment, a diverse and inclusive culture, and an electric atmosphere for professional development. No matter the location, or the role, every Nike employee shares one galvanizing mission: To bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete* in the world.

NIKE, Inc. is committed to employing a diverse workforce. 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.