Sporting Fashion & Goods
Senior, Apparel Technical Design, Outerwear, Local Creation GC
Mid Level
Shanghai, China
in office
Full time
Job description
About the Role
Coordinates fit and construction for assigned styles from initial concept through commercialisation and production, supporting on-time development and delivery against critical dates, product specifications and sustainability, performance and profitability goals. It sits within the Nike Local Creation Team and covers technical design of assigned styles, working with Design, Product Management and the Product Creation Centre (Asia) to tailor product to specific consumer needs. The postholder reports to the Development Manager and collaborates with Design, Product Management, PCC, materials and manufacturing to execute product development and fit goals.
Key Responsibilities
- Create and revise Tech Packs for assigned styles.
- Maintain appropriate development documentation, including product specifications and prototype notes.
- Execute fit and construction standards for a team or product group to ensure consistency.
- Track and facilitate prototyping for styles.
- Identify and address key issues and challenges in construction and manufacturing, planning accordingly to deliver proven and tested product.
- Monitor and communicate progress and challenges throughout the product testing process to meet product integrity requirements.
- Keep abreast of market trends, team goals, new technologies and consumer needs throughout the development process, engaging appropriately to ensure projects are completed within corporate guidelines and product creation goals.
Required Experience & Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in apparel design, textile science or a related field.
- 7+ years' apparel development experience or a relevant combination of education and experience.
- Strong problem-solving, organisation and communication skills.
- Experience interpreting design intent and offering alternative solutions.
- Experience writing product specifications and construction standards instructions.
- Experience working with factory vendors to ensure and improve manufacturability.
- Ability to manage multiple projects.
- Fluent in written and verbal English.
- Proficiency with MS Office programs.
- Ability to travel up to 10% of the time (domestic and international).
- Working experience with a fashion brand or streetwear brand (preferable).
Preferred Skills
- Experience in Asian/Chinese body (a plus).
- Experience using Adobe Illustrator, CAD Pattern Design software and 3D software (Clo/Browzwear) (highly desired).
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