Nike Global Football Equipment & Accessories is looking for a Senior Technical Developer to solve complex product creation challenges, elevate craft and quality, and ensure on-time delivery of innovative softgoods and hardgoods.
Requirements
- 5+ years hardgoods/softgoods product development experience with an eye towards craft and quality.
- Strong experience using various 3D software (CLO, Solidworks, ProE etc…)
- Strong experience using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
- Knowledge of the product development process from inception through production, including construction, costing, manufacturing, deboss, print techniques, embroidery, materials and machinery.
- Ability to write product specs and advanced construction instructions along with interpreting design intent and offering alternative solutions.
- Proficiency with MS Office programs and confident using Adobe Illustrator and CAD Pattern Design software.
- Experience with CLO/Optitex/Browzwear/VStitcher/Lotta a plus.
Responsibilities
- build tech packs
- driving discussions to meet on-time delivery dates
- leading the team with technical recommendations that elevate craft & quality that serve our athletes and consumers
- keep ahead of market trends and new technologies
- create and update tech packs using various 3D Software (CLO, Solidworks, ProE, etc…)
- lead proto review sessions with functional partners, collecting feedback and capturing comments that will lead to an on time confirmable buy ready product
- track and request prototypes, manage and meet their calendar target dates, attend meetings that relate to their product’s development and communicate progress and challenges to their team and leadership as needed
Other
- The ideal candidate needs to be a highly creative problem solver, versatile and forward thinking.
- Communicating issues or offering solutions in a fast-paced environment is a must have non-negotiable.
- Our ideal candidate is an active listener, able to communicate effectively in varied settings and able to influence the team when needed, while demonstrating credibility and reliability.
- We are looking for someone who is optimistic, curious, self-aware, embraces change, holds their decisions and actions accountable.
- This person must actively seek feedback to grow and develop, values and respects the opinions of their teammates and embraces the diversity of people, ideas and cultures.
