Lead Technical Designer, ACG

WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

ACG, “All Conditions Gear,” leads Nike in considered design for outdoor sport. With a focus on distinct innovation, location-based research, and a commitment to sustainability, ACG inspires athletes around the world to chase their dreams on the trail. This is your opportunity to help shape the future ACG and be part of a leading brand in the outdoor industry.

The Lead Technical Designer will collaborate with Design, Product Management, PCC , materials and manufacturing to effectively execute on product development & fit goal deliverables.  You will report to the Sr. Manager of Technical Design, ACG. 

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

The candidate needs to have deep understanding of apparel development process from inception through production, including pattern making, grading, construction, materials, costing, manufacturing and quality.  Experience in outdoor, outerwear, or technical performance apparel is preferred. The candidate must have strong problem solving, organization, and communication skills.  They must have experience interpreting design intent, offering alternative solutions, and acting as a technical resource to the team. They must be expert level at writing product specifications and instructing construction standards.  They must be proficient at working with the factory vendors to ensure and improve manufacturability.  The candidate must have the ability to manage multiple projects.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education, experience or training in apparel design, textile science or related field

• A minimum of 6 years directly relevant work experience in apparel technical design 

• 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 10% of the time (domestic and international)

• Expert in writing product specs and construction standards instructions.

• Proficient working with factory vendors to ensure and improve manufacturability.

• Ability to manage multiple projects.

WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON

In this role you will be responsible for the Technical Design of assigned styles product in ACG (All Conditions Gear).  Working with Design, Product Management and Product Creation Center (Asia) on tailoring the product to the specific consumer needs.

• Own the fit and construction from initial concept through to commercialization and production for assigned styles to lead to on time development and delivery according to critical dates, product specification, and sustainability, performance and profitability goals

• Create and revise Tech Packs for complex outdoor performance apparel and ensure all appropriate development documentation is maintained including product specs and prototype notes.  

• Drive and execute fit and construction standards for a team or product group to ensure consistency. 

• Facilitate prototyping for styles; identify and address key issues and challenges in construction/manufacturing and plan accordingly to deliver proven and tested product for the outdoor athlete*.

• Communicate progress and challenges throughout the product testing process to meet product integrity requirements

• Stay relevant to outdoor 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

• Act as a technical resource to others and lead initiatives through high energy and positive influence.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees and job applicants. 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.