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 WILL YOU WORK WITH
Our Technical Designer II will report to the Director of Technical Design. You will collaborate with internal and external Design Partners, Product Management, PCC , Materials and Manufacturing to effectively execute on product development & fit goals deliverables.
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR
The Technical Designer II supports the fit and construction from initial concept through to commercialization of styles to lead the on time development and delivery according to critical dates, product specification, sustainability, performance and profitability goals. The Technical Designer II helps coordinate fit sessions, takes notes and supports the larger Technical Design team to complete tech packs for our Product Creation Center teams.
They will have a small style count with low/mid complexity and will track and facilitate prototyping for those styles also. They will have a foundational knowledge of patterns, garment construction, graphic execution and be able to convey comments through both written and verbal communication. They will be able to identify and communicate basic fit issues and have an understanding of graded nests/markers. They will feel comfortable to seek out resources internally to continue their fit / pattern education through trainings, mentorship and special projects.
The Technical Designer II keeps abreast of market trends, team goals, new technologies and consumer needs throughout the development process and engages appropriately to ensure projects are completed within corporate guidelines and goals for all facets of product creation.
What you will bring:
• Bachelor's degree in apparel design, textile science or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training.
• 2+ 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 organization and communication skills.
• Experience interpreting design intent.
• Experience writing product specs and construction standards instructions.
• 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 25% of the time (domestic and international).
WHAT WILL YOU WORK ON?
In this role you will also be responsible for the Technical Design of assigned styles product in NikeSKIMS Apparel. Working with Design, Product Management and Product Creation Center on tailoring the product to the specific consumer needs.
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.
