Nike · 4 hours ago
Lead Technical Designer
Beaverton, OR
Contract
Onsite
Lead/Staff
10+ years expNike, Inc. is a company that empowers individuals to explore their potential and innovate in the world of sports. They are seeking a Lead Technical Designer who is a patternmaker and sewing expert to participate in the apparel development process and ensure projects are completed within corporate guidelines.
ApparelE-CommerceFashionLifestyleProduct DesignRetailSporting Goods
Responsibilities
The Lead Technical Designer will be responsible for patterning, sample making and fit execution of studio supported projects
They will identify and address key opportunities in pattern/construction/manufacturing and plan accordingly to deliver against the project brief
You will track and facilitate project review meetings in partnership with OSS leadership
They will also be responsible for providing expertise through developing and leading studio-based trainings and help support events happening within the Apparel Maker Space, Olive St Studio
You will participate in planning, maintaining studio inventories, assets and assist in equipment use and upkeep
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in apparel design, textile science or related field
Additional product creation experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
10+ years patternmaking or 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
Expertise in patternmaking, sewing and garment construction
Strong problem solving, organization and communication skills
Experience interpreting design intent, offering alternative solutions, and acting as a technical resource
Expert in writing product specs and construction standards instructions
Proficient working with factory vendors to ensure and improve manufacturability
Ability to manage multiple projects
Proficiency with MS Office programs
Project Lead and liaison for all/majority of studio supported projects
Support team with SOP development
Facilitate workshops
Create/write programming for workshops
Organize and schedule sewing machine maintenance
Preferred
Experience using Adobe Illustrator, CAD Pattern Design software (Optitex) and 3D software (Clo/Browzwear) highly desired
Company
Nike
Nike is a retail brand that provides the sale of apparel, footwear, sports equipment, and accessory products.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$241.95MKey Investors
Tim CookPershing Square Capital Management
2025-12-22Post Ipo Secondary· $2.95M
2024-08-17Post Ipo Equity· $239M
1980-12-02IPO
Leadership Team
Elliott Hill
President and Chief Executive Officer
Muge Erdirik Dogan
EVP & Chief Technology Officer, NIKE, Inc.
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