Become a Part of the NIKE, Inc. Team
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.
WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH
The Senior Technical Developer will work alongside other Technical Innovation counterparts and with Design, Product Management, PCC partners, Materials, Color and Product Integrity teams.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We’re looking for an outstanding Senior Technical Developer with expertise in softgoods and hardgoods construction (Bags, balls, gloves, protective gear). Experience with textiles, trims, hardware, foams, rubber, casings and graphic applications are desired to be part of our creative team within Nike Global Football Equipment & Accessories.
The ideal candidate needs to be a highly creative problem solver, versatile and forward thinking.
A key part of this role is understanding the full scope of product creation from design concepts to production, building tech packs, driving discussions to meet on-time delivery dates, leading the team with technical recommendations that elevate craft & quality that serve our athletes and consumers. Communicating issues or offering solutions in a fast-paced environment is a must have non-negotiable.
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, curious, self-aware, embraces change, holds their decisions and actions accountable. This person must actively seek feedback to grow and develop, values and respects the opinions of their teammates and embraces the diversity of people, ideas and cultures.
The Senior Technical Developer acts as an experienced technical resource, keep ahead of market trends and new technologies.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering (design, industrial, mechanical) or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience or training
- A minimum of 3 years directly relevant work experience
- Sample making experience a plus
- Pattern making, materials science or related field a plus.
- 5+ years hardgoods/softgoods product development experience with an eye towards craft and quality.
- Strong experience using various 3D software (CLO, Solidworks, ProE etc…)
- Strong experience using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
- Knowledge of the product development process from inception through production, including construction, costing, manufacturing, deboss, print techniques, embroidery, materials and machinery.
- Ability to write product specs and advanced construction instructions along with interpreting design intent and offering alternative solutions.
- Ability to act as a technical resource, mentor others and lead initiatives through high energy and positive influence.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to excel in a deadline driven environment.
- Ability to manage multiple projects seasonally.
- Strong problem solving and decision-making skills with attention to detail and process orientation.
- Proficiency with MS Office programs and confident using Adobe Illustrator and CAD Pattern Design software. Experience with CLO/Optitex/Browzwear/VStitcher/Lotta a plus.
- Experience working with factories and vendors to ensure and improve manufacturability.
- Ability to travel 10% (domestic and international).
WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON
The Senior Technical Developer will work on difficult styles to create and update tech packs using various 3D Software (CLO, Solidworks, ProE, etc…) …a plus for our PCC (Product Creation Center) and factory partners including materials, measurements, construction sketches and graphic placements.
- You will lead proto review sessions with functional partners, collecting feedback and capturing comments that will lead to an on time confirmable buy ready product.
- You will track and request prototypes, manage and meet their calendar target dates, attend meetings that relate to their product’s development and communicate progress and challenges to their team and leadership as needed.
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.
OUR HIRING GAME PLAN
01 Apply
Our teams are made up of diverse skillsets, knowledge bases, inputs, ideas and backgrounds. We want you to find your fit – review job descriptions, departments and teams to discover the role for you.
02 Meet a Recruiter or Take an Assessment
If selected for a corporate role, a recruiter will reach out to start your interview process and be your main contact throughout the process. For retail roles, you’ll complete an interactive assessment that includes a chat and quizzes and takes about 10-20 minutes to complete. No matter the role, we want to learn about you – the whole you – so don’t shy away from how you approach world-class service and what makes you unique.
03 Interview
Go into this stage confident by doing your research, understanding what we are looking for and being prepared for questions that are set up to learn more about you, and your background.
