Become a Part of the NIKE, Inc. Team
NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world’s best athletes. It’s a place where passionate individuals come together to create the future of sport. We are unapologetic about who we are and what we’re after—bringing innovation and inspiration to every athlete* in the world. We look for athletes who can push boundaries, elevate our potential and continue leading us to greatness. The next tastemakers, playmakers, risk takers and glue players. Are you game?
WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH
This role sits within the Jordan Apparel Technical Development team—craft‑obsessed, fast, and precise. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Technical Development, the role partners daily with Design, Product Management, Materials, Color, Quality, Manufacturing, and the Product Creation Center to turn bold ideas into finished product with purpose and performance.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We’re looking for a Senior Technical Developer who blends technical mastery with creative instinct. This person knows apparel construction end to end and can translate bold design intent into scalable, production‑ready product without losing the edge. They’re a trusted authority on graphic embellishment techniques, with deep screen‑printing experience and a sharp eye for detail.
They think holistically—connecting concept, fit, materials, graphics, and manufacturing realities—while keeping athletes, consumers, and deadlines front and center. They show up as a steady, credible voice: listening first, influencing with clarity, and solving problems with optimism. They embrace change, seek feedback, and hold themselves accountable to the highest standards of craft, collaboration, and inclusion.
Minimum 5 years of technical development and/or design experience in the apparel industry
Bachelor’s degree in apparel design, textile science, or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training
Deep experience with apparel screen‑printing and graphic embellishments; proficiency in Adobe Illustrator
Experience with CAD pattern design software (Optitex) and 3D tools (CLO or Browzwear) preferred
Ability to travel up to 10%
WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON
You’ll lead technical execution for Jordan Apparel from concept through production. You’ll partner across teams to solve problems early, protect design intent, and deliver on time—without compromising quality or craft.
Manage assigned styles within the Jordan Apparel Technical Development team, collaborating daily with Design, Product Management, Materials, Color, Quality, Manufacturing, and the Product Creation Center
Create and maintain detailed tech packs for factory partners, including measurements, construction sketches, and graphic placements
Request, track, review, and comment on physical and digital prototypes; lead focused proto review sessions
Develop clear product specifications and construction standards that improve manufacturability and quality
Navigate gates, calendars, and key milestones to ensure on‑time production readiness
Communicate progress, risks, and solutions with clarity in a fast‑paced, highly collaborative environment
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.
