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Apex Systems · 2 days ago

Product Design and Development - Product Development Engineer 3

Beaverton, OR

Contract

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$50/hr - $55/hr

10+ years exp

Nike, Inc. is a leading athletic apparel company that seeks a Lead Technical Designer to enhance their product development process. The role involves patterning, sample making, and fit execution for studio-supported projects while collaborating with various teams to meet product development goals.

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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

PatternmakingGarment constructionTechnical designAdobe IllustratorCAD Pattern Design3D softwareProblem solvingOrganization skillsCommunication skills

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