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Nike · 2 weeks ago

Expert Designer, Creative Pattern Making – Apparel Design Excellence

positionBeaverton, OR
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff
date12+ years exp

Nike, Inc. is a global leader in athletic apparel and innovation. They are seeking an Expert Designer, Creative Pattern Maker to lead creative pattern development, translating design concepts into advanced patterns while collaborating with various teams to ensure alignment with performance and manufacturing requirements.

ApparelE-CommerceFashionLifestyleProduct DesignRetailSporting Goods
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Responsibilities

Lead creative pattern development across innovation platforms and key Fields of Play
Translate early design concepts into 2D/3D patterns that reflect elevated form, fit, and aesthetic intent
Explore and prototype new construction methods, silhouettes, and proportion systems
Support seasonal priorities by delivering refined patterns for athlete-tested and consumer-ready product
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align pattern solutions with performance, style, and manufacturing requirements
Contribute to building a shared language and toolkit for design excellence in pattern work

Qualification

Creative pattern makingAdvanced pattern makingDigital prototyping toolsFitGrading knowledgeClo3D expertiseVisualization skillsTeam collaborationProblem-solving

Required

12+ years of experience in creative pattern making across performance apparel, fashion, or both
Demonstrated ability to translate design intent into form-led patterns
Experience working in cross-functional product creation teams (Design, Development, Innovation, etc.)
Proven ability to problem-solve within tight timelines and shifting priorities
Hands-on experience with both digital and physical prototyping tools
Advanced pattern making (manual and digital; 2D and 3D)
Knowledge of fit, grading, and body dynamics across diverse athlete and consumer types
Familiarity with motion-based and sculptural construction principles
Expertise in tools such as Clo3D, Gerber, or Lectra
Ability to iterate quickly through prototyping and testing
Strong visualization and communication skills

Company

Nike

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Nike is a retail brand that provides the sale of apparel, footwear, sports equipment, and accessory products.
dateFounded in 1964
location
Beaverton, Oregon, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
https://www.nike.com

H1B Sponsorship

Nike has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$239M
Key Investors
Pershing Square Capital Management
2024-08-17Post Ipo Equity· $239M
1980-12-02IPO

Leadership Team

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Elliott Hill
President and Chief Executive Officer
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Muge Erdirik Dogan
EVP & Chief Technology Officer, NIKE, Inc.
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