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Nike Technical Design Lead of Global Fit, Sizing, and Grading Standards in Beaverton, Oregon
As our Technical Design Lead of Global Fit, Sizing, and Grading Standards you will leverage an expert knowledge of pattern-making, fit, and the product commercialization process from start to finish. This role will include evolving size and fit, with a focus on grading standards for Nike Apparel across multiple apparel lines or sports. You will utilize your advanced technical knowledge related to product fit & sizing to provide expertise on critical and complex apparel sizing and grading development projects. You’ll provide technical recommendations and support Technical Design and Product Development communities in all Nike apparel grading including standard creations, trainings, maintenance, implementation and governance. You may also partner with our NXT Digital Innovation team to establish standards & process with regards to size & fit.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
This candidate brings expert pattern making skills and a digital led approach. The candidate also needs to have a strong Product Creation and Technical Design background and be a strategic thinker with project management capabilities. This role requires the use of pattern making software (Optitex) and 3D tools & technologies such as CLO in addition to a strong understanding and practice in garment grading. A keen interest fit and block work as well as body data analysis is needed. Experience working with spandex knits is encouraged. Someone who is eager to embrace new processes, tools and technologies and be able to utilize data for analysis and decision making. We’re looking for a strong collaborator, communicator and advocate.
WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON
You’ll partner across the business to implement and maintain sizing standards, grading tools, and body standards for Apparel Product Creation. You’ll also partner cross-functionally to validate best practices and create libraries & tools in the support of size standards for apparel. This role will provide technical recommendations to create consistency of sizing and grading and to help achieve project concepts and global initiatives. You will also assist in training and mentoring teams on adoption of tools, creating solutions to support processes and invigorate cross-dimensional standardization.
WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH
You will report to our Technical Design Manager of Fit, Sizing and Grading and will work with a talented Global Standards team. You will partner with Innovation, other Standards categories, and Category Production Creation teams to establish standards, develop process and training content. You’ll also provide technical recommendations and support to the Technical Design and Product Development community and be at the forefront of adopting, adapting new tools and processes to implement across the business.
WHAT YOU BRING
Bachelor's degree in Apparel Design, Pattern Making, Textile Science or related field
Advanced (5+ years) experience in the apparel development process from inception through production, including but not limited to pattern making, grading, construction, costing, manufacturing, or product integrity
Expert in pattern making, translating patterns to written product specs and construction standards instructions.
Experience working with spandex knits highly desired
Ability to act as a technical resource and mentor others; lead initiatives and project teams
Demonstrated skill in problem solving and results orientation
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to manage a high workload and multiple projects
Proficiency with CAD Pattern Design software (Optitex) and 3D software (Clo) highly desired
Proficiency with MS Office programs and Adobe Illustrator
Ability to travel 10% of the time including International travel
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, protected veteran status, or disability. NIKE is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call +1 503-671-4156 and let us know the nature of your request, your location and your contact information.